To fundraise is to collect money from many people or groups to support a cause, project, or organization. It often involves events, campaigns, or online appeals.
“Fundraise” is a modern compound from “fund” and “raise,” which became common in the 20th century. It grew out of organized charity and nonprofit work needing a simple verb for collecting money.
Fundraising turns money into a form of storytelling: people give when they feel connected to a clear, emotional story. Online platforms have made it possible for a single powerful story to attract support from thousands of strangers in a few days.
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