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

But a ceiling has remained in place, and breaking through that is essential to galvanizing the fan base — including fundraising for NIL efforts to retain and attract more players. —Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026

The American Lung Association holds fundraising events each spring in office towers in cities across the country. —ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026

Grant’s many duties at the 5,500-square-foot museum include heading the special exhibitions program, workshops, lectures, fundraising and booking its popular concert series. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

Though Lakhani has a sizeable lead in fundraising, his past has become an issue in the 12th District race. —Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 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
• ballets