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
Recent Examples on the Web
Higgins reported about $5,400 in fundraising through April, including a $5,000 personal loan to his campaign.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
Report for America provides funding for up to half of the reporter’s salary during their time with us, and IndyStar is fundraising the remainder.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2024
He’s been endorsed by liberal luminaries including Reps. Jim Clyburn, Adam Schiff, Bennie Thompson, and Pelosi, and is leading the field in fundraising with nearly $4 million.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 10 May 2024
Candidates in the program are barred from joining slates, transferring money to another campaign, soliciting donations for another campaign or making expenditures related to fundraising for other campaigns.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
Met Gala 2024 Red Carpet Arrivals The Met Gala was founded in 1948, per WWD, to fundraise for the Costume Institute and mark the opening of its annual exhibit.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The nonprofit has 24 branches internationally, with 8,000 members who volunteer at fundraising events on behalf of the foundation.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
In December 2020, the Sacramento City Council was scheduled to take a vote to endorse that site and permit the zoo to begin fundraising efforts.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
The Federal Election Commission, which enforces federal campaign finance law, released an advisory opinion last week clearing the way for candidates for president and Congress to fundraise for groups working to pass or defeat ballot measures.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
Report for America provides funding for up to half of the reporter’s salary during their time with us, and IndyStar is fundraising the remainder.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2024
He’s been endorsed by liberal luminaries including Reps. Jim Clyburn, Adam Schiff, Bennie Thompson, and Pelosi, and is leading the field in fundraising with nearly $4 million.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 10 May 2024
Candidates in the program are barred from joining slates, transferring money to another campaign, soliciting donations for another campaign or making expenditures related to fundraising for other campaigns.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
Met Gala 2024 Red Carpet Arrivals The Met Gala was founded in 1948, per WWD, to fundraise for the Costume Institute and mark the opening of its annual exhibit.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The nonprofit has 24 branches internationally, with 8,000 members who volunteer at fundraising events on behalf of the foundation.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
In December 2020, the Sacramento City Council was scheduled to take a vote to endorse that site and permit the zoo to begin fundraising efforts.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
The Federal Election Commission, which enforces federal campaign finance law, released an advisory opinion last week clearing the way for candidates for president and Congress to fundraise for groups working to pass or defeat ballot measures.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
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“Fundraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraise. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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