Nonprofit Fundraising

noun a campaign or competition for a particular position or honor

preposition indicating the purpose or goal of running

• She decided to run for mayor in the upcoming election.
• I heard that Sarah is going to run for student council president.
• I'm thinking about running for class treasurer.
• After the argument, John had to run for cover to avoid further conflict.

noun a fundraising event in which volunteers make phone calls to solicit donations or pledges

• The university alumni association organized a phonathon to raise funds for scholarships.
• I volunteered to make calls during the phonathon to ask for donations.
• I heard the phonathon was a real snoozefest, nobody wanted to pick up the phone.
• The phonathon was like a marathon of phone calls, lasting for hours on end.

noun a type of credit card that is offered in partnership with a specific organization or group, such as a charity or university

• The bank offers an affinity card program for frequent travelers, providing exclusive benefits and rewards.
• I signed up for an affinity card from my favorite clothing store so I can get discounts on future purchases.
• I love using my affinity card at the coffee shop because I always get a free drink after every 10 purchases.
• Her affinity card for nature reserves symbolizes her commitment to environmental conservation.