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
Anthony BunnExamples of fundraise in a Sentence
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The concert was highlighted with performances by Hootie & the Blowfish, Kenny Loggins and Macy Gray, and fundraised for important causes.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Details of the ceremony remain under wraps, but there's a good chance that event organizers will take a cue from the recent Grammy Awards, which tastefully and appropriately made heroic firefighters and fundraising a focus after wildfires wreaked havoc across Southern California last month.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
While fundraising through GoFundMe or community efforts may seem helpful, money and illness are deeply personal topics.
—Friends Of Karen, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
McKee is an active volunteer for Make-A-Wish Foundation and has also been active with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping out at fundraising events and also running a marathon to raise funds to support the cause.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Details of the ceremony remain under wraps, but there's a good chance that event organizers will take a cue from the recent Grammy Awards, which tastefully and appropriately made heroic firefighters and fundraising a focus after wildfires wreaked havoc across Southern California last month.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
While fundraising through GoFundMe or community efforts may seem helpful, money and illness are deeply personal topics.
—Friends Of Karen, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
McKee is an active volunteer for Make-A-Wish Foundation and has also been active with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping out at fundraising events and also running a marathon to raise funds to support the cause.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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