raise funds . raise funds or money {v. phr.} To solicit donations for a charity or a specific project. Our church is trying to raise the funds for a new organ. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: R Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss