fundraiser
noun
fund·rais·er
ˈfənd-ˌrā-zər 
variants
or less commonly fund-raiser
plural fundraisers also fund-raisers
1
: a person employed to raise funds (as for an institution or political cause)
a talented fundraiser
… hired not only for his popularity with the other scientists but for his proven abilities as a fundraiser.—
James Shreeve
James Shreeve2
: a social event (such as a cocktail party) held for the purpose of raising funds
… he gained recognition by throwing a posh fundraiser for President Jimmy Carter.—James Ridgeway
James RidgewayExamples of fundraiser in a Sentence
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The December 4 Legal Committee, a team of 15 volunteers from around the country, organized the fundraiser shortly after Thompson was shot.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
The annual fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute is slated to take place on May 5, 2025.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
The Boston Junior Terriers and Archbishop Williams joined the seven-game lineup between Friday and Saturday, and the fundraiser entered Saturday with over $90,000 raised.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
What was involved in turning this year’s gala into a fundraiser, just three weeks before showtime?
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Estefan wants to bring awareness to the disease and spoke about it at the National MS Society fundraiser In Boca Raton.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
The fundraiser organizer, who identified herself only as a family representative named Victoria, said the money would be used to cover memorial expenses, legal costs and support for her family.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Tessa Thompson, Glenn Close, and many others dazzled at this festive opening night fundraiser.
—David Graver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
This year, the affiliation is going official, with MusiCares welcoming the Americana Music Association’s suggestion to have the show go on as a fundraiser.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
The annual fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute is slated to take place on May 5, 2025.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
The Boston Junior Terriers and Archbishop Williams joined the seven-game lineup between Friday and Saturday, and the fundraiser entered Saturday with over $90,000 raised.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
What was involved in turning this year’s gala into a fundraiser, just three weeks before showtime?
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Estefan wants to bring awareness to the disease and spoke about it at the National MS Society fundraiser In Boca Raton.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
The fundraiser organizer, who identified herself only as a family representative named Victoria, said the money would be used to cover memorial expenses, legal costs and support for her family.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Tessa Thompson, Glenn Close, and many others dazzled at this festive opening night fundraiser.
—David Graver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
This year, the affiliation is going official, with MusiCares welcoming the Americana Music Association’s suggestion to have the show go on as a fundraiser.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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