Definition

Noun: 1. An event organized to collect money for a cause or organization: A "fundraiser" is a social event or activity specifically designed to gather financial support. 2. A person who seeks to obtain money for a cause or organization: A "fundraiser" is also an individual whose role is to solicit donations or financial contributions.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Event):
  • The school's annual gala is its biggest fundraiser.
  • They organized a bake sale as a fundraiser for the animal shelter.
• Noun (Person):
  • She works as a professional fundraiser for a major charity.
  • The fundraiser met with potential donors to explain the project's goals.

Advanced Usage

• "To host a fundraiser": To organize and be the primary sponsor of a money-raising event.
  • The celebrity hosted a fundraiser for disaster relief.
• "A successful fundraiser": An event or campaign that meets or exceeds its financial goal.
  • The concert was a highly successful fundraiser.

Variants and Related Words

• Fundraise (verb): To seek or gather financial contributions.
  • The team will fundraise throughout the month.
• Fundraising (noun/adjective): The activity of raising funds.
  • The fundraising campaign was very creative. (adjective)
  • She is in charge of fundraising. (noun)

Synonyms

• (For an event): Charity event, benefit, gala, drive.
• (For a person): Solicitor, development officer, donation seeker.

Related Phrases

• "Kick off a fundraiser": To launch or begin a fundraising campaign or event.
  • They will kick off the fundraiser with a press conference.
• "Wrap up a fundraiser": To conclude or finish a fundraising effort.
  • We will wrap up the fundraiser at the end of the quarter.

Noun

1. a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money
2. someone who solicits financial contributions