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phonathon

American  
[foh-nuh-thon] / ˈfoʊ nəˌθɒn /

noun

  1. a campaign to solicit funds or support in which volunteers make phone calls to prospective donors or supporters.

Etymology

Origin of phonathon

phone 1 + -athon

Example Sentences

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He could be a fundraiser, he says, given his experience as the “lead Phonathon supervisor” with the AU Office of Development, where he raised thousands of dollars from donors and graduates.

From Washington Post

Allie’s strategy, however, is the new version of a bake sale, car wash or phonathon.

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