Definition of Fundraiser

1. Noun. Someone who solicits financial contributions.

Generic synonyms: Canvasser, Solicitor

2. Noun. A social function that is held for the purpose of raising money.

Definition of Fundraiser

1. Noun. An event undertaken to get money for a particular activity, such as equipment for extracurricular sports programs, or to defray laboratory costs (salaries) for research of a cure for a particular disease. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fundraiser

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Literary usage of Fundraiser

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Airport Revenue Diversion: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science edited by John McCain (1999)
"Japanese American Cultural and Community Center fundraiser 11. ... 100 Black Hen of Los Angeles fundraiser As the Department is part of the City of Los ..."

2. US Postal Service: Factors Affecting Fund by Katherine A. Siggerud (2006)
"... a charitable cause's widespread popularity and public support is essential for a semipostal stamp's success as an effective fundraiser The active and ..."

3. Tax-Exempt Organizations: Improvements Possible in Public, IRS, and State by Michael Brostek (2002)
"For example, suppose a charity contracts with an external fundraiser to conduct a mail ... The fundraiser's $1 million fee covers expenses for identifying ..."

4. Selling Used Books Online: The Complete Guide to Bookselling at Amazon's by Stephen Windwalker (2002)
"... ongoing institutional fundraiser. That's why I suggested above that, the first time you have a donation for the Cesar Chavez Middle School, ..."

5. Celebrate Life!: A Guide for Planning All Night Alcohol edited by Sharon Murphy (1994)
"$8000; expenses: prizes, printing, county raffle license See Deed with rules on following pages, NOTE: This fundraiser is considered gambling and requires a ..."

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