fund-raiser
UK: ˈfʌndˌreɪzə | US: ˈfʌndˌreɪzər
n. an event or activity organized to collect money for a specific cause or organization
n. a person who solicits financial contributions for a cause
The word "fund-raiser" is a compound noun formed by combining "fund" (from Latin fundus, meaning "bottom" or "base," later evolving to mean "a sum of money") and "raiser" (from Old English rǣran, meaning "to lift or collect"). The term emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting the organized effort to gather financial support for charitable or institutional purposes. The logic is straightforward: a "raiser" collects or "lifts" funds, metaphorically building a monetary base for a cause.
The school organized a bake sale as a fund-raiser for new library books.
She works as a professional fund-raiser for a nonprofit organization.
The charity gala was a successful fund-raiser, collecting over $50,000.
Volunteers are needed to help with the annual hospital fund-raiser.
His role as a fund-raiser involves meeting with potential donors regularly.