fundraiser
Britishnoun
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a person who raises money for a cause
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an event held to raise money for a cause
Example Sentences
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Groups began to cancel long-planned parades, dinners, lectures and fundraisers scheduled for Chavez’s birthday on March 31.
From Los Angeles Times
This tour is the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting arts programs, exhibitions and classes for children and adults.
From Los Angeles Times
I wouldn’t have to be like my mother, arranging her tea fundraisers and her social calls.
From Literature
His outgoing personality established him as a coveted fundraiser for Democrats in Sacramento and paved the way for him to be chosen as Assembly speaker.
From Los Angeles Times
Fresh from a visit speaking to Oxford University students, she is currently arranging a Lent fundraiser.
From BBC
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