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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This year, the affiliation is going official, with MusiCares welcoming the Americana Music Association’s suggestion to have the show go on as a fundraiser.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The fundraiser is 21+, and tickets are required; $45/person at klondikekates.org before Jan. 20 or $50 at the door.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2025
This year, 1500 or Nothin’ — the Grammy-winning creative collective behind projects by Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Usher and others — partnered with the City of Inglewood to turn its 20th-anniversary celebration into a fundraiser held during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend (Jan. 18).
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
Still, just days before news broke of the Grammys sticking with their Feb. 2 show, multiple sources had told The Hollywood Reporter that the Recording Academy was discussing whether the Grammys should be postponed or air as a fundraiser.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
Corcoran was helping that morning and wants to hold a fundraiser at her school for the group.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
That event, which doubled as a fundraiser for the 61st Assembly District race, offered a buffet with scrambled eggs, sausages, homestyle potatoes, rice, beans, fruit salad and cinnamon rolls.
—Linh Tat, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
These fundraisers are inflected with the emotional toll of disaster.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Five wines and three craft beers will be accompanied with cheese, appetizers and desserts from local merchants and bakers at the fundraiser, according to a press release about the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The fundraiser is 21+, and tickets are required; $45/person at klondikekates.org before Jan. 20 or $50 at the door.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2025
This year, 1500 or Nothin’ — the Grammy-winning creative collective behind projects by Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Usher and others — partnered with the City of Inglewood to turn its 20th-anniversary celebration into a fundraiser held during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend (Jan. 18).
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
Still, just days before news broke of the Grammys sticking with their Feb. 2 show, multiple sources had told The Hollywood Reporter that the Recording Academy was discussing whether the Grammys should be postponed or air as a fundraiser.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
Corcoran was helping that morning and wants to hold a fundraiser at her school for the group.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
That event, which doubled as a fundraiser for the 61st Assembly District race, offered a buffet with scrambled eggs, sausages, homestyle potatoes, rice, beans, fruit salad and cinnamon rolls.
—Linh Tat, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
These fundraisers are inflected with the emotional toll of disaster.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Five wines and three craft beers will be accompanied with cheese, appetizers and desserts from local merchants and bakers at the fundraiser, according to a press release about the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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