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 online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025
Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA Hall of Famer who spent 21 seasons with the Mavericks, took to the tennis courts at Banner House at T Bar M as part of his charity fundraiser.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Taddese’s workplace, HER Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover funeral expenses that raised more than $21,000 of its $24,000 goal.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Others blamed the shooting on the media, NGOs, and billionaire Democrat fundraisers.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Ride Cincinnati Ride Cincinnati is the region's leading cycling fundraiser in the fight against cancer.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
This year’s fundraiser will support Carter-Smith Lakeside VFW Post 5867.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The public is invited to Anaheim Confidential, a fundraiser for Cops 4 Kids.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
The fundraiser was launched by Utah state Senator Daniel McCay, a Republican.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025
Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA Hall of Famer who spent 21 seasons with the Mavericks, took to the tennis courts at Banner House at T Bar M as part of his charity fundraiser.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Taddese’s workplace, HER Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover funeral expenses that raised more than $21,000 of its $24,000 goal.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Others blamed the shooting on the media, NGOs, and billionaire Democrat fundraisers.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Ride Cincinnati Ride Cincinnati is the region's leading cycling fundraiser in the fight against cancer.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
This year’s fundraiser will support Carter-Smith Lakeside VFW Post 5867.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The public is invited to Anaheim Confidential, a fundraiser for Cops 4 Kids.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
The fundraiser was launched by Utah state Senator Daniel McCay, a Republican.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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