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

2

: 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

Examples of fundraiser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Koester family was traveling to Nashville for a soccer tournament when the crash occurred, according to the fundraiser. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

The first few events included community fundraisers and screenings with Castro Community Benefit District and Oasis Arts. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026

As of publication, the fundraiser has raised over $3,500 of its $4,500 goal. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

The friend who created the fundraiser wrote that Thompson has no criminal record, holds a valid work visa and has a pending asylum case. — Mary Ella Hastings updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fundraiser

• appraiser
• blazer
• gazer
• glazer
• kayser
• laser
• lazar
• maser
• mazer
• phasor
• raiser
• razor