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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Sudeikis is one of the celebrity hosts of the Children’s Mercy fundraiser.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
The most popular order throughout the fundraiser was the arepa pabellón, one of the most emblematic arepas in Venezuelan cuisine.
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Melody Xu,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The fundraiser had raised more than $4,100, surpassing its original $3,000 goal to help Patricia’s family with expenses during her recovery.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
And perhaps that’s what makes the Call of Duty Endowment feel different from the usual celebrity fundraiser or corporate cause campaign.
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Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The fire also destroyed two trucks and two boats, according to the fundraiser.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Murphy hopes the fundraiser will help ensure no family has to leave empty-handed.
—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
The most popular order throughout the fundraiser was the arepa pabellón, one of the most emblematic arepas in Venezuelan cuisine.
—
Melody Xu,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The fundraiser had raised more than $4,100, surpassing its original $3,000 goal to help Patricia’s family with expenses during her recovery.
—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
And perhaps that’s what makes the Call of Duty Endowment feel different from the usual celebrity fundraiser or corporate cause campaign.
—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The fire also destroyed two trucks and two boats, according to the fundraiser.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Murphy hopes the fundraiser will help ensure no family has to leave empty-handed.
—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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