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
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In 2015, the FBI warned him that a Chinese spy had tried to infiltrate his office by fundraising on his behalf.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
There were plans for fundraising campaigns in the coming months.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
In response, Gospel Golf began developing systems that aim to equip these organizations with tailored apparel and accessories designed specifically for fundraising environments.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
She’s also actively involved in her research center, focused on fundraising and raising awareness for MS by publicly sharing her story.
—Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
There were plans for fundraising campaigns in the coming months.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
In response, Gospel Golf began developing systems that aim to equip these organizations with tailored apparel and accessories designed specifically for fundraising environments.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
She’s also actively involved in her research center, focused on fundraising and raising awareness for MS by publicly sharing her story.
—Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fundraise
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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