Nonprofit Sector Terminology

noun a close similarity, connection, or equivalence

• The correspondence between the two companies was conducted through official letters.
• I received your email, but let's continue this correspondence over the phone.
• I'm tired of this back and forth correspondence, let's just meet in person.
• The correspondence of colors in the painting created a harmonious effect.

adjective relating to or dependent on charity; charitable

• The eleemosynary organization provided financial assistance to low-income families.
• She always donates to eleemosynary causes because she believes in helping others.
• I heard that new charity is really eleemosynary, they help out a lot of people in need.
• His eleemosynary spirit shone through as he volunteered his time to help those less fortunate.

noun a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization

adjective relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect

• The executive board will be meeting tomorrow to discuss the budget.
• The executive team is going out for lunch today.
• The execs are planning a big project for next month.
• She is the executive of her own destiny.