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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As of publication, well over half of the fundraisers are at least halfway funded, and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for crew in need.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The museum's annual gala fundraiser, which is Saturday, has only one corporate sponsor, compared with six to 10 in previous years, according to the Miami Herald.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
California Picture Project, a new all-star, fine-art photo series and fundraiser from a group of L.A. music executives and creative directors, makes room for all of it.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
However, instead of mere support posts, users leaped into action with mutual aid efforts, fundraisers, and so much more.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The event, a fundraiser for the Sanford attraction, features more than 35 craft beers plus wine and seltzer selections for sipping whilst strolling through the zoo.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
This philanthropic event, a fundraiser for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, includes wine tastings, gourmet food pairings, live music and dancing, as well as a Wellness Breakfast and EpiCUREan Symposium with leading scientists, at locations including Bacchus Landing and Montage Healdsburg.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
What: 15th annual bike ride and run/walk fundraiser is in memory of the late player and announcer Jim Mandich.
—Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The nonprofit raised $25,000 from donations and fundraisers to pay for making the teddy bears.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The museum's annual gala fundraiser, which is Saturday, has only one corporate sponsor, compared with six to 10 in previous years, according to the Miami Herald.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
California Picture Project, a new all-star, fine-art photo series and fundraiser from a group of L.A. music executives and creative directors, makes room for all of it.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
However, instead of mere support posts, users leaped into action with mutual aid efforts, fundraisers, and so much more.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The event, a fundraiser for the Sanford attraction, features more than 35 craft beers plus wine and seltzer selections for sipping whilst strolling through the zoo.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
This philanthropic event, a fundraiser for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, includes wine tastings, gourmet food pairings, live music and dancing, as well as a Wellness Breakfast and EpiCUREan Symposium with leading scientists, at locations including Bacchus Landing and Montage Healdsburg.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
What: 15th annual bike ride and run/walk fundraiser is in memory of the late player and announcer Jim Mandich.
—Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The nonprofit raised $25,000 from donations and fundraisers to pay for making the teddy bears.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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