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 states that the teen also went into early labor from her gunshot wounds.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Both Gavin Pierce and Mckiddie say Kimball and Sterling Pierce spent time at the pub where the fundraiser was held.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Over the years, the Khairas hosted fundraisers, school gatherings and civic events and fundraisers, often welcoming large groups into the expansive backyard.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Movie nights, back to school cookouts, book fairs, and spring fundraisers just seem to happen and offer events at which parents can connect, meeting some of their need for camaraderie and respite.
—Kimberly Phillips, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Bill Clinton turned 50 while in office and had a giant fundraiser party at Radio City Music Hall, with performances by Bon Jovi and Aretha Franklin.
—Catherine Lucey, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Then, another hiker continuously made noise to discourage the bears from returning, according to the fundraiser page.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Years later, Bill Clinton turned 50 with a fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Multiple fundraisers are underway to help cover funeral and memorial expenses for four people killed in a mass shooting in Livonia.
—Laura Colvin, Freep.com, 12 June 2026
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Both Gavin Pierce and Mckiddie say Kimball and Sterling Pierce spent time at the pub where the fundraiser was held.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Over the years, the Khairas hosted fundraisers, school gatherings and civic events and fundraisers, often welcoming large groups into the expansive backyard.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Movie nights, back to school cookouts, book fairs, and spring fundraisers just seem to happen and offer events at which parents can connect, meeting some of their need for camaraderie and respite.
—Kimberly Phillips, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Bill Clinton turned 50 while in office and had a giant fundraiser party at Radio City Music Hall, with performances by Bon Jovi and Aretha Franklin.
—Catherine Lucey, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Then, another hiker continuously made noise to discourage the bears from returning, according to the fundraiser page.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Years later, Bill Clinton turned 50 with a fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Multiple fundraisers are underway to help cover funeral and memorial expenses for four people killed in a mass shooting in Livonia.
—Laura Colvin, Freep.com, 12 June 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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