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 Woodward Dream Cruise started as a fundraiser, drawing on the cruising heyday of the 1950s and '60s.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Basement walls cave in after mudslide Nancy Wozniak started a fundraiser for Terry Crawford.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Hinchcliffe was among the talent who took part in a fundraiser for Tunnel to Towers — a charity that helps the families of Gold Star military members and fallen first responders — a lineup that also featured Joe DeRosa, Damien Speranza, Ian Lara, Aaron Berg, Tim Dillon and Paul Virzi.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Since the crash, GoFundMe fundraisers have been started to benefit the families of the women.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
To participate in this 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. fundraiser, email Linda Hicks at Hicks.Linda@rocketmail.com for a flyer or download one from the Woman’s Club website at womansclubororange.org and present it to the restaurant when ordering.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
The visit includes an RNC fundraiser and discussions on various issues, including potential redistricting.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
The fundraiser seeks $10,000 for funeral expenses and had raised $8,480 by 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, in New York, Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy Juvonen attend a comedy fundraiser.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Basement walls cave in after mudslide Nancy Wozniak started a fundraiser for Terry Crawford.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Hinchcliffe was among the talent who took part in a fundraiser for Tunnel to Towers — a charity that helps the families of Gold Star military members and fallen first responders — a lineup that also featured Joe DeRosa, Damien Speranza, Ian Lara, Aaron Berg, Tim Dillon and Paul Virzi.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Since the crash, GoFundMe fundraisers have been started to benefit the families of the women.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
To participate in this 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. fundraiser, email Linda Hicks at Hicks.Linda@rocketmail.com for a flyer or download one from the Woman’s Club website at womansclubororange.org and present it to the restaurant when ordering.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
The visit includes an RNC fundraiser and discussions on various issues, including potential redistricting.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
The fundraiser seeks $10,000 for funeral expenses and had raised $8,480 by 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, in New York, Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy Juvonen attend a comedy fundraiser.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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