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
Explanation
A fundraiser is a person who seeks out donations to a cause, campaign, charity, or some other venture. If you're a museum fundraiser, your job is to raise money to benefit the museum. A fundraiser is a volunteer or a paid employee whose job involves soliciting potential donors — people who might be convinced to give money to a charity or organization. A fundraiser, in fact, might organize a fundraiser, a party that encourages financial support for a cause. Your ticket to a hospital fundraiser, for example, might cost $100, with most of that money going directly to the hospital's charity.
Vocabulary lists containing fundraiser
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Example Sentences
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The little flavor sachets often marketed with all the sophistication of a church cookbook fundraiser.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Mr. Paxton is a terrible fundraiser, bringing in only $7.6 million by May 6 while Mr. Talarico raised $40.3 million through March.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The fundraiser has already raised more than £32,000, with Cai saying over 1,000 people from "all around the world" had donated.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The forum was hosted by the Fresno County & City Republican Women Federated as part of a fundraiser and dinner honoring the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Felix walked into the gym for the drama club fundraiser.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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