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

Community events such as fundraising galas also provide opportunities for supporters to participate in strengthening the district’s classrooms. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Some started fundraising campaigns to help cover hotel bills and other expenses after days stranded in Gulf cities. —Hallie Golden, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026

Everything from inviting friends, family, and the community to the Grand Marshal's Dinner at Rhodes, to working on fundraising through the Parade ad book, sponsorships, and inviting groups to join the parade. —Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026

Just being around the team, team events, fundraising things that my dad did. —Nick Friedell, New York Times, 6 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