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 has raised just over $6,200 to help her family members in Colombia travel to the U.S. to say their final goodbyes.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
In just over 24 hours, the fundraiser has raised well over £70,000 at the time of writing.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
The commissioner faced scrutiny for the timing of the fundraiser, which was scheduled on the same day as the memorial services for Commissioner Manolo Reyes, who died last week.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
To purchase new trees, these women opened their private homes, invited their friends, and charged a small admission fee as a fundraiser.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Cornyn is considered a formidable fundraiser; he’s brought in more than $415 million during his time in the Senate.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
If fundraisers keep cycling out, nonprofits lose not only staff but also key donor connections.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In the wake of the incident, Anthony's family has launched a fundraiser on the platform GiveSendGo, which as of early Tuesday afternoon has raised more than $236,000.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
An online fundraiser has raised more than $150,000 for Anthony’s defense.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
In just over 24 hours, the fundraiser has raised well over £70,000 at the time of writing.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
The commissioner faced scrutiny for the timing of the fundraiser, which was scheduled on the same day as the memorial services for Commissioner Manolo Reyes, who died last week.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
To purchase new trees, these women opened their private homes, invited their friends, and charged a small admission fee as a fundraiser.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Cornyn is considered a formidable fundraiser; he’s brought in more than $415 million during his time in the Senate.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
If fundraisers keep cycling out, nonprofits lose not only staff but also key donor connections.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In the wake of the incident, Anthony's family has launched a fundraiser on the platform GiveSendGo, which as of early Tuesday afternoon has raised more than $236,000.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
An online fundraiser has raised more than $150,000 for Anthony’s defense.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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