Meaning & use

Fundraiser

noun·Everyday

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An event or campaign organized to collect money for a cause, organization, or project, or a person who organizes such efforts.

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The school held a bake sale fundraiser to pay for new library books.

She works as a professional fundraiser for a local children's hospital.

A note on using this word

Fundraisers range from small bake sales to large galas, but all share the same core purpose of converting public goodwill into financial support.

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