fundraiser

Etymology

fund + raiser

noun

  1. An event undertaken to get money by voluntary contributions 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.
    This year's fundraiser will be a walkathon.
  2. An individual who collects money from the public for some cause.
    She works as fundraiser for the Democratic Party.

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