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 fundraiser itself may also have violated campaign finance rules as Adams’ team failed to disclose cryptocurrency tycoon Brock Pierce’s role in hosting the event.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
The fundraiser had received more than $11,000 in donations as of Friday morning.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
The fundraiser has already surpassed its original $250,000 goal by over double the amount
Tanner Martin shared some final words and a heartfelt request in a pre-recorded video posted after his death at age 30, following his journey with colon cancer for five years.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 June 2025
An online fundraiser established to help the Rodriguez family had raised more than $17,500 as of Wednesday.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025
The fundraiser for his family and legal fees has raised around $3,000.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The fundraiser represents community pressure for the agency to act.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Trump will attend a fundraiser on Friday night, with plans to receive intelligence briefings over the weekend in Bedminster.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 20 June 2025
With a usual roster of 20-35 people, the group has consistently been one of the top fundraisers, Macelli said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
The fundraiser had received more than $11,000 in donations as of Friday morning.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
The fundraiser has already surpassed its original $250,000 goal by over double the amount
Tanner Martin shared some final words and a heartfelt request in a pre-recorded video posted after his death at age 30, following his journey with colon cancer for five years.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 June 2025
An online fundraiser established to help the Rodriguez family had raised more than $17,500 as of Wednesday.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025
The fundraiser for his family and legal fees has raised around $3,000.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The fundraiser represents community pressure for the agency to act.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
Trump will attend a fundraiser on Friday night, with plans to receive intelligence briefings over the weekend in Bedminster.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 20 June 2025
With a usual roster of 20-35 people, the group has consistently been one of the top fundraisers, Macelli said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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