big donor
Generous financial supporter
A big donor is someone who contributes substantial amounts of money to a cause, institution, or political campaign.
The term is relative—a big donor to a local charity might give thousands, while a big donor to a presidential campaign gives millions.
Big donors often receive special access or recognition: The university named the building after a big donor.
In political contexts, the phrase frequently carries cynical undertones about influence: Politicians listen to their big donors.
- philanthropistDonor to charitable causes
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- deep pocketsConsiderable financial reserves
- contributorOne who provides something
sponsor · wealthy · fat cat · generous · foundation · endowment · gala · black tie · silent auction · charity · fundraiser · checkbook · million · grant · naming rights · plaque · legacy · altruist
- campaign financecontributions, contribution, fundraising, fundraiser, fundraisers
big donorsmall donor
Giver of modest amounts
penny-pincher · miser · tightwad · cheapskate · skinflint
big donorbeneficiary
Designated asset receiver
grantee · donee · charity case · scholarship recipient · taker
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