fundraiser

noun

fund·​rais·​er ˈfənd-ˌrā-zər How to pronounce fundraiser (audio)
variants or less commonly fund-raiser
plural fundraisers also fund-raisers
Synonyms of fundraisernext
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
2
: 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

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) will not be in attendance, but is expected to attend fundraisers in Dallas during the week, according to CBS News. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026 In her complaint, Qualls said McShane hired her as an intern in December 2022 and later as a full-time fundraiser at McShane LLC, which rebranded as RMC in late 2024. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 New this year, the fundraiser will continue after dinner with an online silent auction open to the public. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Money from the GoFundMe fundraiser will help Appleton’s family cover his memorial and final expenses. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fundraiser

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fundraiser was in 1881

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“Fundraiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundraiser. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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