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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Botstein has previously denied having a personal connection with Epstein, instead saying his contacts with Epstein were centered on fundraising for the college.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
Blenner and Feinstein have not been actively fundraising, according to state campaign finance filings, putting them at a major disadvantage.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Botstein has previously denied having a personal connection with Epstein, instead saying his contacts with Epstein were centered on fundraising for the college.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
That experience exposed a different set of needs—fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and long-term institutional support—that went well beyond the auction room.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 2 May 2026
Blenner and Feinstein have not been actively fundraising, according to state campaign finance filings, putting them at a major disadvantage.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Botstein has previously denied having a personal connection with Epstein, instead saying his contacts with Epstein were centered on fundraising for the college.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
That experience exposed a different set of needs—fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and long-term institutional support—that went well beyond the auction room.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 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 5 May. 2026.
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