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sponsor
A person, organization, or company that supports an event, person, or project financially or materially, often in exchange for advertising.
Der Hauptsponsor des Fußballvereins ist ein lokaler Autohersteller.
The football club's main sponsor is a local car manufacturer.
The noun 'der Sponsor' (sponsor) belongs to a word family. The related verb is 'sponsern' (to sponsor), and the activity itself is called 'das Sponsoring' (sponsorship).
Viele große Firmen sponsern Sportveranstaltungen.
Many large companies sponsor sports events.
Common verbs used with 'Sponsor' (sponsor) are 'einen Sponsor suchen' (to look for a sponsor), 'einen Sponsor finden' (to find a sponsor), or 'als Sponsor auftreten' (to act as a sponsor).
Für das neue Projekt müssen wir noch einen finanzkräftigen Sponsor finden.
For the new project, we still need to find a financially strong sponsor.
The relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored party is often expressed with a passive construction and 'von' + dative. Alternatively, the genitive can also be used.
Das Team wird von einem großen Sportartikelhersteller gesponsert.
The team is sponsored by a major sporting goods manufacturer.
donor / dispenser
Sponsor and Spender can both refer to a person or company that financially supports a project. A Sponsor often expects public attention or advertising in return, as agreed. A Spender gives voluntarily to a good cause, without such advertising being the main focus. The specific agreement determines which term is more appropriate.
Der Sponsor finanzierte das Turnier und wurde auf den Plakaten genannt.
The sponsor financed the tournament and was named on the posters.
Der Spender unterstützte das Turnier freiwillig, ohne eine Werbeleistung zu verlangen.
The donor voluntarily supported the tournament without asking for advertising in return.
