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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On Saturday, instead of celebrating its 75‑year anniversary, the restaurant hosted a relief fundraiser.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Malin Akerman, Amie Satchu and Miranda Kerr wear nudes and yellows for the Living Beauty spring luncheon and fundraiser with Mytheresa on April 29 in Beverly Hills, California.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
But attitudes have shifted in recent days, and the consensus is now that the dinner — which doubles as an awards ceremony and fundraiser — should be hosted again on principle, several White House correspondents told CNN.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
What began in 1948 as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has become a yearly spectacle of fashion that’s part of the cultural zeitgeist.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
Nonprofit fundraiser The nonprofit is attempting to raise $10 million by July 31 to save the land surrounding Jackie and Shadow's nest from development.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Based on April 23 preelection filings, the top fundraisers in order were Rendon, Muratsuchi, Shaw, Newman and Barrera.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
By June 8, 2025, Bobst reported to the police that the pair had started a fundraiser to benefit him but had refused to give him any of the money raised in the drive.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
The organizer of the fundraiser described Keith Berger as a dedicated father who loved spending time outdoors with his family.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026
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Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Malin Akerman, Amie Satchu and Miranda Kerr wear nudes and yellows for the Living Beauty spring luncheon and fundraiser with Mytheresa on April 29 in Beverly Hills, California.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
But attitudes have shifted in recent days, and the consensus is now that the dinner — which doubles as an awards ceremony and fundraiser — should be hosted again on principle, several White House correspondents told CNN.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
What began in 1948 as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has become a yearly spectacle of fashion that’s part of the cultural zeitgeist.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
Nonprofit fundraiser The nonprofit is attempting to raise $10 million by July 31 to save the land surrounding Jackie and Shadow's nest from development.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Based on April 23 preelection filings, the top fundraisers in order were Rendon, Muratsuchi, Shaw, Newman and Barrera.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
By June 8, 2025, Bobst reported to the police that the pair had started a fundraiser to benefit him but had refused to give him any of the money raised in the drive.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
The organizer of the fundraiser described Keith Berger as a dedicated father who loved spending time outdoors with his family.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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