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 Chicago Federation of Labor is also running a fundraiser for all federal workers impacted by the partial shutdown.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
In October, the club hosted a Bowling for Bolivia fundraiser so the five can make the trip.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The fundraiser was launched later that day.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The fundraiser was apparently launched by a fellow police officer.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
At Saturday's Democratic fundraiser, the mere mention of Vance's name drew a chorus of boos from the audience.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
On his social media, Momoa also shared that information for a fundraiser would be forthcoming.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Vance is scheduled to headline a Republican National Committee fundraiser before traveling to additional events in Dallas and Nashville, according to the Financial Times.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
Tickets are on sale for this year’s Fur Ball, Humane Society Silicon Valley’s annual fundraiser.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
In October, the club hosted a Bowling for Bolivia fundraiser so the five can make the trip.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The fundraiser was launched later that day.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The fundraiser was apparently launched by a fellow police officer.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
At Saturday's Democratic fundraiser, the mere mention of Vance's name drew a chorus of boos from the audience.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
On his social media, Momoa also shared that information for a fundraiser would be forthcoming.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Vance is scheduled to headline a Republican National Committee fundraiser before traveling to additional events in Dallas and Nashville, according to the Financial Times.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
Tickets are on sale for this year’s Fur Ball, Humane Society Silicon Valley’s annual fundraiser.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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