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 event is a fundraiser benefiting several local nonprofits.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Paltrow also hosted a fundraiser for Democrat Pete Buttigieg in 2019.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 June 2026
At the time of his death, Motiwalla was working for Synergy Insurance Affiliates, according to a GoFundMe online fundraiser.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Another event that helped reach the $25,000 needed for the project was a fundraiser McCarthy hosted at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Weeks later, the fundraiser had surpassed $200,000.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The American Friends of Jamaica gala is considered one of South Florida’s premier fundraisers supporting charitable causes in Jamaica.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Within 48 hours, the fundraiser had raised nearly $140,000 toward its $200,000 goal.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The Taste of Our Towne fundraiser is returning after a seven-year hiatus, with the money raised benefiting two Poway OnStage offerings.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Paltrow also hosted a fundraiser for Democrat Pete Buttigieg in 2019.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 June 2026
At the time of his death, Motiwalla was working for Synergy Insurance Affiliates, according to a GoFundMe online fundraiser.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Another event that helped reach the $25,000 needed for the project was a fundraiser McCarthy hosted at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Weeks later, the fundraiser had surpassed $200,000.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The American Friends of Jamaica gala is considered one of South Florida’s premier fundraisers supporting charitable causes in Jamaica.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Within 48 hours, the fundraiser had raised nearly $140,000 toward its $200,000 goal.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The Taste of Our Towne fundraiser is returning after a seven-year hiatus, with the money raised benefiting two Poway OnStage offerings.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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