altruist

[ al-troo-ist ]

/ ˈæl tru ɪst /

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noun

a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).

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Origin of altruist

1865–70; <French altruiste;see altruism, -ist

hy·per·al·tru·ist, noun

Effective altruists would respond that their moral obligation is to fund the most demonstrably transformative projects as defined by their framework, no matter what else is left behind.
Inside effective altruism, where the far future counts a lot more than the present|Rebecca Ackermann|October 17, 2022|MIT Technology Review
A strong receiver corresponds to one of the donor’s close friends or a fellow altruist, and a weak receiver to a member of the general public.
Larry David and the Game Theory of Anonymous Donations - Facts So Romantic|Brian Gallagher|December 16, 2020|Nautilus
The book played a powerful role in birthing the effective altruist movement, built around the principle that charities should take a rigorous approach to doing as much good as possible.
The world’s problems overwhelmed me. This book empowered me.|Kelsey Piper|December 11, 2020|Vox
Drawing on this insight, effective altruists might emphasize the personal satisfaction that can arise from donating to effective causes, and talk about their own personal experience with the movement in ways that convey what it means to them.
We admire these do-gooders. We just don’t want to date them.|Sigal Samuel|December 4, 2020|Vox

Effective altruist groups have developed resources for ensuring that the causes and charities they’re excited about can make the most out of the day, including donation matching events.
Giving Tuesday, explained|Kelsey Piper|November 30, 2020|Vox
Having helped put Bush back in the White House, Warren returned to his more familiar role as a global altruist.
Rick Warren's Double Life|Max Blumenthal|November 14, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Egoists (with even thinner and weaker voices) denounce Him as an altruist.
Orthodoxy|G. K. Chesterton
She was as yet an altruist in matters of the heart; she frankly and openly interested herself only in the loves of others.
King Spruce, A Novel|Holman Day
Some of them believed him to be an altruist, while others, without evidence to support their views, regarded him with suspicion.
Spring Street|James H. Richardson
He spoke of the Church and of its mission in the world, with all the hope of a religious altruist.
Under the Prophet in Utah|Frank J. Cannon and Harvey J. O'Higgins
The egoist may love his wife, but this love is interested and very different from that of the altruist.
The Sexual Question|August Forel