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

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

2

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

Examples of fundraise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Denise Bianco, who has never held office but who helped fundraise through merchandise sales during her husband’s gubernatorial campaign, will serve as president of the California Action Network. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026

In an effort to win over those voters, Matsui attacked Vang for appearing on left-wing streamer Hasan Piker’s platform and fundraising with him. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

The investigation is also examining whether fundraising activities and contributions complied with Florida's transparency and charitable solicitation requirements. — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Photo courtesy of Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters Furkids is seeking donations through its Georgia Gives fundraising page to support its Furkids to the Rescue Fund, which helps the organization respond when large groups of animals need rescue. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fundraise

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
• ashtrays
• assays
• atpase