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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Revitalization efforts are in full swing at the new Pacific Beach Arts Center, with a fundraiser gala, youth camps and community offerings on the horizon.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
In recent years, several women across the United States and abroad have been accused or convicted of fabricating terminal illnesses while collecting money through fundraisers, crowdfunding pages and community events.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
All money raised by the fundraisers goes to the FIU Foundation, a tax-exempt charity that raises funds for the university.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
State campaign finance and election law experts told the Tribune that advertising that proceeds from an event were to be routed to a specific campaign committee, which itself would have been prohibited from holding a fundraiser, is, at best, a legal gray area.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The GoFundMe fundraiser created for Henderson's family echoes this sentiment.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The Greg Hill Foundation and the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts have raised over $90,000 in separate fundraisers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
As of Friday afternoon, the fundraiser for the family of Adin Nathaniel Castle, of Faribault, had raised about $10,600.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
At a fundraiser in New York City’s Greenwich Village following the debate, the former first lady also addressed his debate performance.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
In recent years, several women across the United States and abroad have been accused or convicted of fabricating terminal illnesses while collecting money through fundraisers, crowdfunding pages and community events.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
All money raised by the fundraisers goes to the FIU Foundation, a tax-exempt charity that raises funds for the university.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
State campaign finance and election law experts told the Tribune that advertising that proceeds from an event were to be routed to a specific campaign committee, which itself would have been prohibited from holding a fundraiser, is, at best, a legal gray area.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The GoFundMe fundraiser created for Henderson's family echoes this sentiment.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The Greg Hill Foundation and the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts have raised over $90,000 in separate fundraisers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
As of Friday afternoon, the fundraiser for the family of Adin Nathaniel Castle, of Faribault, had raised about $10,600.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
At a fundraiser in New York City’s Greenwich Village following the debate, the former first lady also addressed his debate performance.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 28 May 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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