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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Presidential fundraising at the Galt House Hotel in 1976
Carter returned to the Galt House on April 16, 1976, to host a fundraiser ahead of Kentucky's presidential primary May 25 of that year.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
This election, creators were everywhere—the Republican and Democratic conventions, fundraisers, rallies, and even parties at Mar-a-Lago.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Fagg’s restaurant is known for its involvement in the surrounding community, often running fundraisers for people in need.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Sacks endorsed Trump in June and hosted a fundraiser for the Republican candidate in San Francisco that raked in millions of dollars.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 25 Dec. 2024
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
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
This election, creators were everywhere—the Republican and Democratic conventions, fundraisers, rallies, and even parties at Mar-a-Lago.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Fagg’s restaurant is known for its involvement in the surrounding community, often running fundraisers for people in need.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Sacks endorsed Trump in June and hosted a fundraiser for the Republican candidate in San Francisco that raked in millions of dollars.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 25 Dec. 2024
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
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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