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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On a local level, the club’s primary current fundraiser is the annual Ride the Point bicycle ride slated for Saturday, Nov. 8.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
The change comes as food trucks have grown in popularity at the annual fundraiser.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
Mahomes is teaming with Coors Light on a fundraiser for his 15 and the Mahomies foundation.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
The fundraiser offers quarter-mile, half-mile and 1- and 2-mile swim lengths.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
However, Stebbings pinned this down to poor marketing and said Europeans aren’t great fundraisers compared to their American counterparts.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 July 2025
The victim, who was identified in an online fundraiser as Blakely, was pronounced dead on scene.
—Avery Williams, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Diaz was unaware that the fundraiser was taking place and, like many others in attendance, had come out to have a fun night with her friends.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
The change comes as food trucks have grown in popularity at the annual fundraiser.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
Mahomes is teaming with Coors Light on a fundraiser for his 15 and the Mahomies foundation.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
The fundraiser offers quarter-mile, half-mile and 1- and 2-mile swim lengths.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
However, Stebbings pinned this down to poor marketing and said Europeans aren’t great fundraisers compared to their American counterparts.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 July 2025
The victim, who was identified in an online fundraiser as Blakely, was pronounced dead on scene.
—Avery Williams, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Diaz was unaware that the fundraiser was taking place and, like many others in attendance, had come out to have a fun night with her friends.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
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
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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