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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Its lyrics were cringey even then, but it was meant as a heartfelt fundraiser for food aid.
—Janet Rich Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
This year’s fashion awards event, the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, is Weir’s first major project since becoming CEO.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Nov. 2025
Love Our Library canvas tote bags are available to order online in a variety of sizes and colors, and See’s Candies online fundraisers are being hosted throughout the year.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
The event is sponsored by the Christmas Women and Altar Society as a fundraiser for the parish.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Public, corporate and philanthropic contributions then added $465,500, but the fundraiser fell short of its goal, so the non-profit spoke to its funders about redirecting more from its other projects.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Graham’s father, Austin Summers, was driving the pickup, and the other passengers were Graham’s two younger brothers, according to one online fundraiser.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
The event, called Light a Light of Love, is a fundraiser for Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Mark Kelly was the top fundraiser on a Democratic donation-processing platform Tuesday morning as the Arizona senator faced threats of retribution from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a recent video criticizing unlawful military orders.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
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Janet Rich Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
This year’s fashion awards event, the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation, is Weir’s first major project since becoming CEO.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Nov. 2025
Love Our Library canvas tote bags are available to order online in a variety of sizes and colors, and See’s Candies online fundraisers are being hosted throughout the year.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
The event is sponsored by the Christmas Women and Altar Society as a fundraiser for the parish.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Public, corporate and philanthropic contributions then added $465,500, but the fundraiser fell short of its goal, so the non-profit spoke to its funders about redirecting more from its other projects.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Graham’s father, Austin Summers, was driving the pickup, and the other passengers were Graham’s two younger brothers, according to one online fundraiser.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
The event, called Light a Light of Love, is a fundraiser for Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
Mark Kelly was the top fundraiser on a Democratic donation-processing platform Tuesday morning as the Arizona senator faced threats of retribution from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a recent video criticizing unlawful military orders.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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