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's New Prominent Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser Lindy Li has announced her departure from the Democratic Party, citing a toxic internal culture and backlash over her critiques of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Dhillon, who attended a Trump fundraiser held by Sacks over the summer, has criticized Ivy League universities for failing to protect Jewish students, lampooned mask mandates, and filed lawsuits over stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
The event serves as a fundraiser for Pet Alliance, which helps to save more than 4,000 dogs and cats annually.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Adams’ indictment, Arkan, the owner of KSK Construction, held a fundraiser for the soon-to-be mayor at his firm’s Brooklyn office on May 7, 2021.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
The fundraiser identified the child's mother as Angelina Demskiy.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation on Dec. 22.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The annual Sundance Film Festival gala fundraiser is expanding its 2025 honorees with two buzzy awards season contenders.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
The annual gala is a fundraiser for the Institute that serves to support artists through labs, grants and public programming.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
The hitmaker and 16-time Grammy award winner is a mainstay of Hollywood fundraisers.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Dhillon, who attended a Trump fundraiser held by Sacks over the summer, has criticized Ivy League universities for failing to protect Jewish students, lampooned mask mandates, and filed lawsuits over stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
The event serves as a fundraiser for Pet Alliance, which helps to save more than 4,000 dogs and cats annually.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Adams’ indictment, Arkan, the owner of KSK Construction, held a fundraiser for the soon-to-be mayor at his firm’s Brooklyn office on May 7, 2021.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
The fundraiser identified the child's mother as Angelina Demskiy.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation on Dec. 22.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The annual Sundance Film Festival gala fundraiser is expanding its 2025 honorees with two buzzy awards season contenders.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
The annual gala is a fundraiser for the Institute that serves to support artists through labs, grants and public programming.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
The hitmaker and 16-time Grammy award winner is a mainstay of Hollywood fundraisers.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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