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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Researchers put professional fundraisers and commercial AI models head-to-head to raise money for the nonprofit Save the Children.
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Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
The Wilmette Open Water swim, or WOW race, is hosted by the Ouilmette Foundation and serves as an athletic event and fundraiser.
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Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The event also served as a fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
According to the fundraiser, donations will help cover expenses including tuition, health insurance and everyday living costs as the siblings work toward becoming financially independent.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The fundraiser has raised $18,000 in donations as of Thursday.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
As of Thursday, an online fundraiser for the family has raised more than $35,700.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The Daily Mail reported that Key worked as a fundraiser for Lahmeyer's congressional campaign.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The American Cinematheque Awards gala is an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit organization that continues its year-round programming at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Feliz, and Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Miriam Waldvogel,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
The Wilmette Open Water swim, or WOW race, is hosted by the Ouilmette Foundation and serves as an athletic event and fundraiser.
—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The event also served as a fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
According to the fundraiser, donations will help cover expenses including tuition, health insurance and everyday living costs as the siblings work toward becoming financially independent.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The fundraiser has raised $18,000 in donations as of Thursday.
—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
As of Thursday, an online fundraiser for the family has raised more than $35,700.
—
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The Daily Mail reported that Key worked as a fundraiser for Lahmeyer's congressional campaign.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The American Cinematheque Awards gala is an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit organization that continues its year-round programming at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Feliz, and Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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