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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Trump’s strength in the polls and fundraising haul leave Democrats wondering...
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—Elizabeth Stauffer, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2024
The cafe’s owners hope to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to children with special needs and plan to host fundraising events to further that cause.
—Dasia Williams, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2024
Espinosa, owner of Matador Tacos & Tapas Bar in downtown Kissimmee, currently leads the other candidates in fundraising with over $48,000.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2024
Partly because of a $315,000 personal loan, Biggs led the field in fundraising with $528,000 in receipts since the start of the election cycle.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
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Elizabeth Stauffer, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2024
The cafe’s owners hope to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to children with special needs and plan to host fundraising events to further that cause.
—Dasia Williams, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2024
Espinosa, owner of Matador Tacos & Tapas Bar in downtown Kissimmee, currently leads the other candidates in fundraising with over $48,000.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2024
Partly because of a $315,000 personal loan, Biggs led the field in fundraising with $528,000 in receipts since the start of the election cycle.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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