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 fundraiser, set for April 3, is the biggest of the year for Bridges’ nonprofit — The Big Good.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
What To Know Bartell started the fundraiser on GoFundMe after the couple's story began circulating earlier this week.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Jeffries, DelBene and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) were headliners at a Los Angeles fundraiser for Democrats on Wednesday.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
The annual Cinema Against AIDS fundraiser, held at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, is traditionally the biggest party during the Cannes Film Festival.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
According to the fundraiser, which cites Nikki’s text messages, Nikki and her mother-in-law left the hospital together in a white Chevy Tahoe.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But the reality is that even the most successful fundraisers often involve far more rejections than yeses.
—Mike Mahlkow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Jensen shared in the fundraiser description that Zinne’s widow and the couple’s son are grieving while also facing mounting financial burdens.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The fundraiser features a live and silent auction of fine art, furniture and jewelry donated by San Diego artists.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
What To Know Bartell started the fundraiser on GoFundMe after the couple's story began circulating earlier this week.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Jeffries, DelBene and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) were headliners at a Los Angeles fundraiser for Democrats on Wednesday.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
The annual Cinema Against AIDS fundraiser, held at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, is traditionally the biggest party during the Cannes Film Festival.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
According to the fundraiser, which cites Nikki’s text messages, Nikki and her mother-in-law left the hospital together in a white Chevy Tahoe.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But the reality is that even the most successful fundraisers often involve far more rejections than yeses.
—Mike Mahlkow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Jensen shared in the fundraiser description that Zinne’s widow and the couple’s son are grieving while also facing mounting financial burdens.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The fundraiser features a live and silent auction of fine art, furniture and jewelry donated by San Diego artists.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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