Donor

/ˈdoʊ.nər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person or organization that gives something, especially money, to a charity or other organization.

The hospital received a generous donation from a local donor.

a person who gives blood, organs, or tissues to be used for transplant or medical research.

She decided to become a living donor to help someone in need of a kidney.

a person or entity that contributes to a campaign or political party.

The campaign was majorly funded by a single donor who believed in their cause.

From Latin 'donor' meaning 'giver, bestower'.

blood donor

A person who donates blood for medical purposes.

generous donor

An individual known for giving large amounts of money or resources.

organ donor

A person who donates one or more organs for transplant.

donation

The act of giving something, typically money or goods, to a charitable organization.

philanthropy

The practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people.

High roller

He's a high roller at charity events, always the biggest donor.

Sugar daddy

He acts as a sugar daddy for the nonprofit, being their main donor.