donor

noun

ˈdō-nər How to pronounce donor (audio)
Definition of donornext
as in donator
one that helps another with gifts or money a list of donors in the charitable foundation's annual report

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Recent Examples of donor This is partly out of necessity, as nonprofits, more than any other sector, need to be constantly responsive to the shifting winds of community need and donor focus. — Max Simkoff, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Even some of the bathrooms bear plaques from donors eager to get their name somewhere in the building. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 That group gave a lot of its money to With Honor III, which has also received large checks from donors and groups including Everytown For Gun Safety Victory Fund, investor and philanthropist Paul and Mary Finnegan and venture capitalist John Drew. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 To deepen engagement, nonprofits should also create opportunities for donors to connect directly with beneficiaries through volunteer projects or informal gatherings. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for donor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
  1. donator
  2. benefactor
  3. contributor
  4. patron
Noun
  • Contributors can transfer stock to the Treasury, which will then invest the funds into accounts in line with the donator’s guidelines.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026
  • That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of donator
Noun
  • The Pinell Collection focuses on African American literature and is named after a local benefactor.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • After Gretchen Whitmer, the state’s popular Democratic governor, endorsed Stevens last week, El-Sayed explained the choice as the inevitable product of the two women’s benefactors.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of benefactor
Noun
  • This compilation, led by contributing editor Ardian Wibisono and contributor Yessar Rosendar, shines a light on top-performing companies with sales above $10 million and below $1 billion.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kmele Foster is a media entrepreneur, commentator, and regular contributor to various national publications.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of contributor
Noun
  • Although Cassatt would become best known for her depictions of mothers and children, her patrons did not always share that preference.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • According to witnesses, park employees and the man who helped rescue the swimmer, the initial rescue was performed by a park patron, not a Hialeah lifeguard.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of patron

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