Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One, such as a person or an organization, that raises funds.
- noun A social function or activity, such as a raffle or musical concert, held for raising funds.
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- noun An
event undertaken to getmoney 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.
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- noun someone who solicits financial contributions
- noun a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money
Etymologies
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Examples
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President Obama's fundraising far outpaces any of the five presidents he succeeded, lending an air of credibility to the term "fundraiser in chief."
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I still think the best boobie fundraiser is the boobiethon.
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Sanford, a prodigious fundraiser, is sitting on nearly $1.69 million in his gubernatorial election account, and he still has roughly $128,000 in his congressional account, according to his most recent campaign finance reports.
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The best part about that part of our annual fundraiser is that some of the students get to attend because their parents are treating them to a fun afternoon at a professional animation studio, but the majority of students who attend are kids from local schools whose tuition has been sponsored by generous individuals and Bay Area companies.
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The fundraiser is a perfect example of the trouble he is in.
Sen. Reid to GOP: I need some time off to raise money. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
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According to Politico. com, both the DGA and Mr. Caprio tried to get the White House to move a presidential fundraiser from the home of two well-known Chafee supporters to a more neutral location.
Proxy War in Rhode Island? Allysia Finley 2010
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The Clinton fundraiser is being described as 'strictly proforma', and he may be willing to do one for the incumbent too from the sounds of it.
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Wisconsin fundraiser Duane Kolve, who wrote to Judge David O. Carter vouching for Gold's good character.
MITCH GOLD 2010
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Sen. Obama's private fundraiser is totally different to Sen. McBush, Sen. Obama did not have Bill Clinton at his fundraiser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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U.S. News's James Pethokoukis reports that a McCain fundraiser has learned that Mike Huckabee is at the top of McCain's list of potential running mates.
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