sponsorship

[spon-ser-ship]

noun

1. the position or function of a person or group who vouches for, supports, advises, or helps fund another person or an organization or project.

   The money from your sponsorship will go towards paying the child's school fees and ensuring they get three meals a day.

2. an arrangement under which a company helps fund a radio or television program, a convention or other event, or a charitable organization in return for an opportunity to advertise.

   For health-based nonprofits, securing a sponsorship from a pharmaceutical company can be a great asset, because of the money and other support it provides.

3. Christianity.,  the position or function of a person who promises to mentor a youth or new convert preparing for confirmation or initiation, or who answers for an infant at baptism.

   A simple “I’m praying for you” text message to the candidate can be a powerful reminder that you take your sponsorship seriously.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sponsorship¹

sponsor ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

Example Sentences

Many schools and nurseries now operate breakfast clubs for pupils, often with sponsorship from the major supermarket chains and brands.

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But the DP World sponsorship boss wants more and is demanding unity.

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WHO wants comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, including for e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.

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Ticket sales, sponsorships, local TV deals and jersey sales are the main ways an underperforming franchise may lose out on revenue.

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Elkann said at an Olympics sponsorship event in Rome on Monday that the team's mechanics and engineers were performing well, but "if we look at the rest, it is not up to scratch".

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