A "fundraiser" is an event or a campaign designed to raise money for a specific cause, project, or organization. This could involve activities like selling merchandise, hosting events, or soliciting donations from individuals or businesses. Fundraisers are often associated with non-profit organizations, charities, or community projects.
The word "fundraiser" is a compound of "fund" and "raise." "Fund" comes from the Latin word "funda," meaning "bottom" or "base", representing a pool of money. "Raise" originates from the Old English "raes," meaning "to lift up" or "to increase." The term emerged in the late 20th century as a formal way to describe organized efforts to gather monetary support.