fundraise
verb
fund·raise
ˈfənd-ˌrāz 
variants
or fund-raise
fundraised or fund-raised; fundraising
ˈfənd-ˌrā-ziŋ
or fund-raising; fundraises or fund-raises
or fund-raising; fundraises or fund-raises
1
intransitive
: to engage in the organized activity of raising funds to support a cause, campaign, etc.
He donated megabucks to all the trendy charities, and she served on the boards of everything. Perfect combination. He was generous and she was smart and well-organized. She could also fund-raise with the best of them.—
Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton2
transitive
: to obtain (money) through fundraising activities
About $9000 has been fundraised to cover the costs of flights with the Joss Group contributing $500 after Mrs. Michael appealed for help from Border businesses.—Anthony Bunn
Anthony BunnExamples of fundraise in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Report for America provides funding for up to half of the reporter’s salary during their time with us, and IndyStar is fundraising the remainder.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
The school does not have a deep database of its 53,000 alumni, which hampers fundraising.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
In addition to his work with the BCI Pioneers Coalition, Burkhart also leads a nonprofit foundation that fundraises to help people with disabilities cover some of the expenses insurance won’t pay for.
—S. I. Rosenbaum, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024
The chapel had started fundraising after its closure, but the amount raised remain in the tens of thousands.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Sania’s Brow Bar will start fundraising this spring to expand locations and create brand awareness.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
The state Republican party has vastly trailed the Democrats in fundraising for all purposes this year, bringing in about $400,000 this year compared to the Democrats' nearly $5.4 million.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Now her son is fundraising to protect her Phoenix home.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
The community has fundraised to keep this public well a part of the neighborhood, but it isn't recommended to drink the well's water.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
The school does not have a deep database of its 53,000 alumni, which hampers fundraising.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
In addition to his work with the BCI Pioneers Coalition, Burkhart also leads a nonprofit foundation that fundraises to help people with disabilities cover some of the expenses insurance won’t pay for.
—S. I. Rosenbaum, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024
The chapel had started fundraising after its closure, but the amount raised remain in the tens of thousands.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Sania’s Brow Bar will start fundraising this spring to expand locations and create brand awareness.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
The state Republican party has vastly trailed the Democrats in fundraising for all purposes this year, bringing in about $400,000 this year compared to the Democrats' nearly $5.4 million.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Now her son is fundraising to protect her Phoenix home.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
The community has fundraised to keep this public well a part of the neighborhood, but it isn't recommended to drink the well's water.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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