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 loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The fundraiser has raised nearly $9,000 to support Reh's medical fees.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Some church members and parents from the tutoring program have approached him to help by donating meat and other items needed for the fundraiser.
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Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Cohen also directed viewers to the Kyra Fund, which supports glioblastoma research, and shared a link to the fundraiser.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Organizers expect between 700 and 800 attendees for the annual gathering, which serves as the primary fundraiser for Kids Community Growing Prosperity, the nonprofit behind the event.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Peg Leg Porker has hosted events, fundraisers and cultural celebrations to further cultivate our relationship with the local community.
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Carey Bringle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
On Wednesday evening, our plucky champion of America’s downtrodden masses, and the Democratic nominee for Senate, was in Chicago for a fundraiser with JB Pritzker.
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Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
Rudd’s open-hearted wife Deirdre (Monaghan), who spends her days hosting fundraisers for disabled wildlife, wouldn’t have it any other way.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The fundraiser has raised nearly $9,000 to support Reh's medical fees.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Some church members and parents from the tutoring program have approached him to help by donating meat and other items needed for the fundraiser.
—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Cohen also directed viewers to the Kyra Fund, which supports glioblastoma research, and shared a link to the fundraiser.
—
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Organizers expect between 700 and 800 attendees for the annual gathering, which serves as the primary fundraiser for Kids Community Growing Prosperity, the nonprofit behind the event.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Peg Leg Porker has hosted events, fundraisers and cultural celebrations to further cultivate our relationship with the local community.
—
Carey Bringle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
On Wednesday evening, our plucky champion of America’s downtrodden masses, and the Democratic nominee for Senate, was in Chicago for a fundraiser with JB Pritzker.
—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
Rudd’s open-hearted wife Deirdre (Monaghan), who spends her days hosting fundraisers for disabled wildlife, wouldn’t have it any other way.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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