fundraiser

noun
UK /ˈfʌndˌreɪzə/
US /ˈfʌndˌreɪzər/

A fundraiser is an event or person that collects money to help people or a group.

Our school held a fundraiser to buy new books for the library.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person whose job is to collect money for an organization.

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

3. A social event held to raise money for a cause.

The bake sale was a fun fundraiser for the animal shelter.

4. An organized effort or campaign to gather money.

The community started a fundraiser to rebuild the playground.