benefactor
One who gives
A benefactor is someone who provides help or support, typically financial: The library owes its existence to a wealthy benefactor.
The word suggests generosity and often implies a significant gift rather than casual assistance.
Institutions name buildings after major benefactors.
A benefactor may be anonymous or may expect recognition in return.
One who contributes freely
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
- giverOne who bestows
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- endowerOne who provides funds
contributor · supporter · funder · backer · underwriter · financier · grantor · angel investor
One who backs another
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- promoterOne who organizes events
- defenderOne who guards another
protector · guardian · ally · partner · mentor · helper · enabler · facilitator
Readiness to give freely
- altruismPrioritizing others' wellbeing
- magnanimityGenerous, noble spirit
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- compassionConcern for others' distress
goodwill · munificence · liberality · selflessness · charity · grace · nobility · largesse
Thankfulness for kindness received
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- tributeOffering of respect
honor · namesake · plaque · dedication · memorial · legacy · indebtedness · recognition
donor
One who contributes freely
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
- giverOne who bestows
- patronRegular supporter or customer
endower · contributor · supporter · funder · backer · underwriter · financier · grantor · angel investor · sponsor
supporter
One who backs another
defender · protector · guardian · ally · partner · mentor · helper · enabler · facilitator · guarantor
generosity
Readiness to give freely
- altruismPrioritizing others' wellbeing
- magnanimityGenerous, noble spirit
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
compassion · goodwill · munificence · liberality · selflessness · charity · grace · nobility · largesse · openhandedness
gratitude
Thankfulness for kindness received
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
tribute · honor · namesake · plaque · dedication · memorial · legacy · indebtedness · recognition · commemoration
- donorsdonor, blood donor, organ donor, living donor, bone marrow donor
- helpersnurse, helper, volunteer, aide, assistant
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
- philanthropydonations, charity work, donate, give, giving
- charitycharity, charities, donations, donation, donating
- fundingfunding, grant, loan, grants, venture capital
benefactormalefactor
One who does harm
destroyer · oppressor · persecutor · tormentor · exploiter