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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Fundraiser writers on the left “got a little overexcited or overzealous,” but there has been a “return to digital with dignity,” Rosenkranz says.
From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2022
The San Antonio Zoo in Texas, is bringing back its annual Cry Me a Roach Fundraiser and this time there’s a veggie option.
From Fox News • Jan. 26, 2022
Allen West on Thursday said he had attended a “packed house” Mission Generation Annual Gala & Fundraiser in Seabrook, Texas.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2021
Back in 2013, Mrs Bishop, who had severe arthritis, was recognised as Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards, with a bee suit-clad David Walliams presenting her with the award.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2021
The bold header across the top of the screen read Disney Marathon Fundraiser to Beat Diabetes!
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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