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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Como Lions Heart is funded through small grants, donations and fundraisers.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025
After Owen performed at a 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria benefit show with Buffett in Tallahassee, Florida, Buffett returned the favor in 2019 and played an acoustic set at the Jake Owen Foundation’s annual fundraiser.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
Friends have also created an online fundraiser to help them during this time.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
There are plenty of opportunities in Middle Tennessee to build up an appetite before a Thanksgiving meal with a number of morning running events that are usually fundraisers or volunteer opportunities to help those in need.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
The online fundraiser has already exceeded its $25,000 goal, with $29,028 in the pot as of Friday morning.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
Her son said the goal of the fundraiser is $35,000 for the surgery and her recovery, which could take up to three months.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
An online fundraiser for Luis’ family had eclipsed $59,000 as of early Friday.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The Royal Variety Performance is the Royal Variety Charity's signature fundraiser and an event the royal family has supported for over 100 years.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 2025
After Owen performed at a 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria benefit show with Buffett in Tallahassee, Florida, Buffett returned the favor in 2019 and played an acoustic set at the Jake Owen Foundation’s annual fundraiser.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
Friends have also created an online fundraiser to help them during this time.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
There are plenty of opportunities in Middle Tennessee to build up an appetite before a Thanksgiving meal with a number of morning running events that are usually fundraisers or volunteer opportunities to help those in need.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
The online fundraiser has already exceeded its $25,000 goal, with $29,028 in the pot as of Friday morning.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
Her son said the goal of the fundraiser is $35,000 for the surgery and her recovery, which could take up to three months.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
An online fundraiser for Luis’ family had eclipsed $59,000 as of early Friday.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The Royal Variety Performance is the Royal Variety Charity's signature fundraiser and an event the royal family has supported for over 100 years.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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