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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Enthusiasm for Harris and skepticism about her viability in 2028 aren’t mutually exclusive, said the former Harris fundraiser.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
This year’s Met Gala, an annual fundraiser held in support of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, was sponsored by billionaire Jeff Bezos, the owner of Amazon.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Friday’s gala also served as a fundraiser in support of the Grammy Museum’s national education programs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Democrats vow to fight on Suzan DelBene, the top fundraiser for House Democrats, denounced the Virginia Supreme Court decision, characterizing it as four unelected judges casting aside the will of voters.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Lake has often been seen working the room with Caroline Wren, a Republican fundraiser who organized the 2021 rally that preceded the riot at the US Capitol.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The comedy super-show and live-auction fundraiser, known as a Night of Too Many Stars, debuted in Los Angeles for the first time in its over 20-year run.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Their philanthropic online fundraiser, which runs through Sunday and likely beyond, is to support the moms (and their kids) staying at the Overtown facility founded in 2004.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Among the top fundraisers in the race is 41-year-old Union City Councilman Scott Sakakihara.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
This year’s Met Gala, an annual fundraiser held in support of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, was sponsored by billionaire Jeff Bezos, the owner of Amazon.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Friday’s gala also served as a fundraiser in support of the Grammy Museum’s national education programs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Democrats vow to fight on Suzan DelBene, the top fundraiser for House Democrats, denounced the Virginia Supreme Court decision, characterizing it as four unelected judges casting aside the will of voters.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Lake has often been seen working the room with Caroline Wren, a Republican fundraiser who organized the 2021 rally that preceded the riot at the US Capitol.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The comedy super-show and live-auction fundraiser, known as a Night of Too Many Stars, debuted in Los Angeles for the first time in its over 20-year run.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Their philanthropic online fundraiser, which runs through Sunday and likely beyond, is to support the moms (and their kids) staying at the Overtown facility founded in 2004.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Among the top fundraisers in the race is 41-year-old Union City Councilman Scott Sakakihara.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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