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 Ridgeway
Examples of fundraiser in a Sentence
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Her first surgery is scheduled for Friday, according to the fundraiser.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The community fundraiser features live music, a silent auction and raffles along with food and refreshments.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The fundraiser is hosted by the Jackson Health Foundation, the hospital system’s philanthropic arm.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Vicente is known as an elegant leader with a brain for operations who never steps off message, but her abilities as a fundraiser raised questions, the sources say.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2024
This took out a master fundraiser and adept tactician and led to the rise of Mike Johnson, an inexperienced leader trying to manage in unforgiving circumstances.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 Mar. 2024
The occasion on Thursday (April 4) was the foundation’s second annual benefit concert and fundraiser at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel during which Isley accepted the organization’s lifetime achievement award.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2024
As of Thursday, April 4, the fundraiser has reached just over $43,000 of its $100,000 goal.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The Pittsburgh native's death comes after a February fundraiser was created by Comedic Artists Alliance to raise money for Flaherty.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The community fundraiser features live music, a silent auction and raffles along with food and refreshments.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The fundraiser is hosted by the Jackson Health Foundation, the hospital system’s philanthropic arm.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Vicente is known as an elegant leader with a brain for operations who never steps off message, but her abilities as a fundraiser raised questions, the sources say.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2024
This took out a master fundraiser and adept tactician and led to the rise of Mike Johnson, an inexperienced leader trying to manage in unforgiving circumstances.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 Mar. 2024
The occasion on Thursday (April 4) was the foundation’s second annual benefit concert and fundraiser at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel during which Isley accepted the organization’s lifetime achievement award.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2024
As of Thursday, April 4, the fundraiser has reached just over $43,000 of its $100,000 goal.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The Pittsburgh native's death comes after a February fundraiser was created by Comedic Artists Alliance to raise money for Flaherty.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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