A benefactor () is a person who gives some form of help to benefit a person, group or organization (the
beneficiary), often gifting a monetary contribution in the form of an endowment to help a cause. Benefactors are humanitarian leaders and charitable patrons providing assistance in many forms, such as an
alumnus from a university giving back to a college or an individual providing assistance to others.
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Patronage
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Sponsor (commercial)
Sponsoring something (or someone) is the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through the provision of products or services. The individual or group that provides the support, similar to a benefactor, is k ...
References
Personal finance
Philanthropy
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