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 camp is the Ramona High School baseball program’s primary fundraiser for the 2026 season.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
For fundraisers, reaching centenarian donors requires sensitivity, patience and respect.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Responding to Rourke's video, Hines confirmed to THR in a story published on Tuesday that the fundraiser was created for the actor by his team and that all proceeds would go to him.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The fundraiser had over $70,000 in donations after 24 hours.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Fans of Mickey Rourke have come through on his behalf, donating more than $80,000 so far through an online fundraiser designed to keep the actor and boxer in his Beverly Grove-area rental home.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The fundraiser, which was believed to have been started by a member of the actor’s management team, had raised more than $75,000 of its $100,000 goal as of Monday afternoon.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
On his way to a Harlem fundraiser for a friend running for office (Aldis Hodge), Clay encounters a strange white woman on the train.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
The DeKalb County Police Department has started a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help support Gilliam and her family during the difficult time.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
For fundraisers, reaching centenarian donors requires sensitivity, patience and respect.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Responding to Rourke's video, Hines confirmed to THR in a story published on Tuesday that the fundraiser was created for the actor by his team and that all proceeds would go to him.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The fundraiser had over $70,000 in donations after 24 hours.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Fans of Mickey Rourke have come through on his behalf, donating more than $80,000 so far through an online fundraiser designed to keep the actor and boxer in his Beverly Grove-area rental home.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The fundraiser, which was believed to have been started by a member of the actor’s management team, had raised more than $75,000 of its $100,000 goal as of Monday afternoon.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
On his way to a Harlem fundraiser for a friend running for office (Aldis Hodge), Clay encounters a strange white woman on the train.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
The DeKalb County Police Department has started a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help support Gilliam and her family during the difficult time.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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