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
Recent Examples on the Web
Though Swift is visible in only the one clip, the charity’s reel also shows Kelce laughing with friends during its weekend golf fundraiser and dutifully catching footballs from Mahomes mid-gala.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2024
In December 2023, Room & Board hosted its first holiday fundraiser, alongside celebrity partners Mackey, Smith and singer Josiah Bell.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2024
Tickets for the fundraiser are $25 each and include a light lunch and prizes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
The response was so huge, the one-off fundraiser became BirthFund—launched to help provide midwifery care and support for families across the country.
—Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
In amounts ranging from $10 to $5,000, thousands of donors have contributed since the fundraiser was organized by Diane Harrington, who, in her fundraising message, identified herself as the aunt of the two young children, a brother and sister, killed in the crash.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
This annual Louisville Zoo fundraiser allows attendees to enjoy tastings from craft breweries and wineries, as well as live music.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
For the 20th anniversary of its Fur Ball fundraiser, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is honoring a longtime volunteer.
—Lisa Thorn, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
The Notre Dame de Sion grad comes home frequently and co-hosts the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend fundraiser for Children’s Mercy.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2024
In December 2023, Room & Board hosted its first holiday fundraiser, alongside celebrity partners Mackey, Smith and singer Josiah Bell.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2024
Tickets for the fundraiser are $25 each and include a light lunch and prizes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024
The response was so huge, the one-off fundraiser became BirthFund—launched to help provide midwifery care and support for families across the country.
—Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
In amounts ranging from $10 to $5,000, thousands of donors have contributed since the fundraiser was organized by Diane Harrington, who, in her fundraising message, identified herself as the aunt of the two young children, a brother and sister, killed in the crash.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
This annual Louisville Zoo fundraiser allows attendees to enjoy tastings from craft breweries and wineries, as well as live music.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
For the 20th anniversary of its Fur Ball fundraiser, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is honoring a longtime volunteer.
—Lisa Thorn, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
The Notre Dame de Sion grad comes home frequently and co-hosts the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend fundraiser for Children’s Mercy.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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