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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In addition to the fundraiser, the boys lacrosse team volunteered at the San Diego Food Bank warehouse on March 26, packing 660 boxes of food for senior citizens, totaling 23,000 pounds.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The foodie fundraiser benefits the nonprofit Boca West Children’s Foundation.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
As of his first immunotherapy treatment at the Mayo Clinic, the fundraiser has received over $329,000 in donations, nearly reaching its $345,000 goal.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Vitale also used his announcement to raise awareness for his 21st annual fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer research.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Held at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles, the fundraiser aims to bring together culinary talent and industry supporters to benefit lupus research, patient services, and advocacy for the autoimmune disease.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The rescue is also preparing for its yearly spring baby shower fundraiser, which will take place online from May 4 to May 10.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Full Moon Farm hosted a Spring Festival & Derby Cross fundraiser Sunday in Finksburg, open to the community, that included a 1-mile fun run, pony rides, a silent auction, local vendors, food, and an equestrian competition.
—Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026
Austin Wildlife Rescue is also preparing for its yearly spring baby shower fundraiser, which will take place online from May 4 to May 10.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The foodie fundraiser benefits the nonprofit Boca West Children’s Foundation.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
As of his first immunotherapy treatment at the Mayo Clinic, the fundraiser has received over $329,000 in donations, nearly reaching its $345,000 goal.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Vitale also used his announcement to raise awareness for his 21st annual fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer research.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Held at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles, the fundraiser aims to bring together culinary talent and industry supporters to benefit lupus research, patient services, and advocacy for the autoimmune disease.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The rescue is also preparing for its yearly spring baby shower fundraiser, which will take place online from May 4 to May 10.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Full Moon Farm hosted a Spring Festival & Derby Cross fundraiser Sunday in Finksburg, open to the community, that included a 1-mile fun run, pony rides, a silent auction, local vendors, food, and an equestrian competition.
—Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026
Austin Wildlife Rescue is also preparing for its yearly spring baby shower fundraiser, which will take place online from May 4 to May 10.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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