altruists

noun

Definition of altruistsnext
plural of altruist
as in givers

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  1. donors
  2. benefactors
  3. philanthropists
Noun
  • How to donate to Stock the Shelves During October, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin newspapers and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin are working together to raise enough money from readers and donors to provide 750,000 meals to Wisconsin families through the annual Stock the Shelves campaign.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Many presidents find themselves in situations without large endowments, or with problems that can’t be solved by wealthy donors.
    Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of donors
Noun
  • After Biden attracted billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, Harris has already got the backing of at least 76 wealthy benefactors herself, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg and philanthropist Melinda French Gates.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • With polls indicating a very close Presidential election, the biggest benefactors of this ad spending largesse are the local television stations in seven swing states; Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona and Nevada.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of benefactors
Noun
  • For almost 10 years, the firm has supported entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, ultra-high-net-worth families, and philanthropists on this journey.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The Falls was snapped up over two decades ago in 2002 by philanthropists and modernist architecture enthusiasts Donna and Ben Rosen.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of philanthropists
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