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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While camps like The Music Company’s are soon to be in full swing, the PB Arts Center is working towards fundraising goals to make the space fully usable, indoors and out.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Both challengers also have fundraising in the six figures, with Kiros reporting about $375,000 in contributions through March 31 and James reporting about $234,000.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Since attendees are donors, the guest lists for fundraising events are barred from being released, according to the university.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The restaurant even has a golf cart that Bucci Bergeron won at fundraising auction, which Mockingbird staff now uses to help transport patrons to and from their vehicles.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Both challengers also have fundraising in the six figures, with Kiros reporting about $375,000 in contributions through March 31 and James reporting about $234,000.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Since attendees are donors, the guest lists for fundraising events are barred from being released, according to the university.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The restaurant even has a golf cart that Bucci Bergeron won at fundraising auction, which Mockingbird staff now uses to help transport patrons to and from their vehicles.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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