first-time donor

Virgin blood giver

A first-time donor is someone giving blood, money, or organs for the first time to a particular organization or cause.

Blood banks track first-time donors separately from repeat donors: First-time donors should allow extra time for paperwork.

The term also appears in political fundraising, where campaigns court first-time donors to expand their base.

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  • newbieInexperienced person, informally
  • nervousUneasy and apprehensive
  • bloodBody's oxygen carrier
  • needlePointed implement for sewing
  • armUpper body limb

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donation frequency/history

first-time donorrepeat donor

One who gives repeatedly

regular donor · major donor

giving role

first-time donorrecipient

One who receives something

beneficiary · donee · grantee

Family

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