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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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
Operation Employment is May 22 Working Wardrobes is hosting a virtual fundraiser called Operation Employment on Wednesday, May 22 with a goal of raising $100,000 for its veterans services.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
Fong’s campaign is running ads across the San Joaquin Valley and has hired a fundraiser who has worked for McCarthy, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Republican Party.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Proceeds from the fundraiser play a key role in accomplishing the nonprofit’s goals.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
The tour is an important fundraiser for Roots and Branches, a nonprofit committed to improving the natural environment of West Bend.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
According to Puck News reporter Teddy Schleifer, Trump will visit Beverly Hills on June 7 , and Newport Beach on June 8 for a fundraiser hosted by tech entrepreneur and virtual reality magnate Palmer Luckey, who founded Oculus VR.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
Unlike that first primary four years ago, Boebert now has a huge fundraising advantage, by a factor of 10: She's raked in close to $3.5 million compared to the $356,000 raised by the next-highest fundraiser, Flora.
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 10 May 2024
At the annual fundraiser for SWC, which has taken place since 1977 and brings together many of the most powerful and influential people in the business, Jews and non-Jews alike, Emanuel will receive the organization’s highest honor, the Humanitarian Award, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
Operation Employment is May 22 Working Wardrobes is hosting a virtual fundraiser called Operation Employment on Wednesday, May 22 with a goal of raising $100,000 for its veterans services.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
Fong’s campaign is running ads across the San Joaquin Valley and has hired a fundraiser who has worked for McCarthy, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Republican Party.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Proceeds from the fundraiser play a key role in accomplishing the nonprofit’s goals.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
The tour is an important fundraiser for Roots and Branches, a nonprofit committed to improving the natural environment of West Bend.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
According to Puck News reporter Teddy Schleifer, Trump will visit Beverly Hills on June 7 , and Newport Beach on June 8 for a fundraiser hosted by tech entrepreneur and virtual reality magnate Palmer Luckey, who founded Oculus VR.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
Unlike that first primary four years ago, Boebert now has a huge fundraising advantage, by a factor of 10: She's raked in close to $3.5 million compared to the $356,000 raised by the next-highest fundraiser, Flora.
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 10 May 2024
At the annual fundraiser for SWC, which has taken place since 1977 and brings together many of the most powerful and influential people in the business, Jews and non-Jews alike, Emanuel will receive the organization’s highest honor, the Humanitarian Award, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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