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
Trump’s son, Don Trump Jr., rallied for Sheehy and other Republican candidates at a recent fundraiser in Missoula, Mont.
—Shaylee Ragar, NPR, 5 June 2024
Denise Bauer, one of the Democratic Party’s most efficient fundraisers, secured the ambassador gig in Belgium during Barack Obama’s term and now runs the embassy in France.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 June 2024
As of June 4, the fundraiser has garnered more than $10,000 in donations that McDaniel said will go towards funeral expenses and a college fund for Kuregian’s daughter.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Because the standup showcase at the Dead Flamingo Pop Up (formerly Casa Tiki) is a fundraiser to benefit the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
The wine and food tasting fundraiser benefits local nonprofit charities, including Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
Donors and fundraisers for Trump and the Republican National Committee told ABC News that this is an indication that the verdict is firing up Trump supporters.
—John Santucci, ABC News, 30 May 2024
The events have also doubled as fundraisers, with a Sept. 2023 show with Lukas Nelson and Emily King raising money for an organization aiding those struggling with mental health issues after the Maui wildfires.
—Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
More money poured in, and with help from Arthur Griffin, now a Mecklenburg County commissioner, Crawford organized a fundraiser breakfast.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
Shaylee Ragar, NPR, 5 June 2024
Denise Bauer, one of the Democratic Party’s most efficient fundraisers, secured the ambassador gig in Belgium during Barack Obama’s term and now runs the embassy in France.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 June 2024
As of June 4, the fundraiser has garnered more than $10,000 in donations that McDaniel said will go towards funeral expenses and a college fund for Kuregian’s daughter.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Because the standup showcase at the Dead Flamingo Pop Up (formerly Casa Tiki) is a fundraiser to benefit the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
The wine and food tasting fundraiser benefits local nonprofit charities, including Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
Donors and fundraisers for Trump and the Republican National Committee told ABC News that this is an indication that the verdict is firing up Trump supporters.
—John Santucci, ABC News, 30 May 2024
The events have also doubled as fundraisers, with a Sept. 2023 show with Lukas Nelson and Emily King raising money for an organization aiding those struggling with mental health issues after the Maui wildfires.
—Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
More money poured in, and with help from Arthur Griffin, now a Mecklenburg County commissioner, Crawford organized a fundraiser breakfast.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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