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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What types of local charitable events and fundraisers does this organization have?
—Nancy L. Anderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In 1972, Hill asked then-Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose to support a fundraiser, and Tose and the team did, to the tune of $10,000.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Besides being a Milwaukee holiday staple for almost two decades, Santa Cycle Rampage is a fundraiser for the Bike Fed, a nonprofit advocacy group for cyclists across the state.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
The community's support has been outstanding — and the fundraiser has now garnered over $46,000 in donations.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
The college basketball community chipped in, too, raising $1.7 million as part of a Hoops for Ohana fundraiser.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: Celebration in the Oaks is City Park's biggest fundraiser, providing about 10% of the park's annual budget, officials say.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
The annual Sundance Film Festival gala fundraiser has unveiled its 2025 honorees.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
The event is also a fundraiser, with a portion of the ticket sales going to the College of Adaptive Arts (CAA).
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Nancy L. Anderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In 1972, Hill asked then-Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose to support a fundraiser, and Tose and the team did, to the tune of $10,000.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Besides being a Milwaukee holiday staple for almost two decades, Santa Cycle Rampage is a fundraiser for the Bike Fed, a nonprofit advocacy group for cyclists across the state.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
The community's support has been outstanding — and the fundraiser has now garnered over $46,000 in donations.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
The college basketball community chipped in, too, raising $1.7 million as part of a Hoops for Ohana fundraiser.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: Celebration in the Oaks is City Park's biggest fundraiser, providing about 10% of the park's annual budget, officials say.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
The annual Sundance Film Festival gala fundraiser has unveiled its 2025 honorees.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
The event is also a fundraiser, with a portion of the ticket sales going to the College of Adaptive Arts (CAA).
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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