fundraiser

/ ˈfʌndˌreɪzə /

noun

1. a person who raises money for a cause

2. an event held to raise money for a cause

Example Sentences

Hall defended the expenditures, saying they were for campaign fundraisers, dinners with potential donors and other political activities.

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Since the attack, an online fundraiser has raised more than £62,000 for Mr Crean to support him while he is unable to work.

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Those behind the statue included Williamson’s friends Robin Swanson, a Democratic communications consultant, and Angie Tate, then a chief fundraiser for the California Democratic Party.

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It will probably be a donor gift during the next PBS fundraiser.

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While attending a Republican fundraiser in New Jersey a dozen years ago I got in line to have my picture taken with him.

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