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

He said he doesn’t expect the bill to be voted on during the current session, but supporters will try to gather more sponsors and reintroduce it when lawmakers reconvene next year.

From ProPublica

At night, while their classmates sleep, they work to pay debts to smugglers and sponsors, to contribute to rent and bills, to buy groceries and sneakers, and to send money home to the parents and siblings they left behind.

From ProPublica

You’ll find up-and-coming early stage startups and sponsors showcasing their technology in our expo area.

From TechCrunch

After finding anxiety medication that worked for her, seeking out sponsors, and saving up money from her job in PR, Wortley began traveling.

From Outside Online

These images originally appeared on bioGraphic, an online magazine about science and sustainability, and the official media sponsor for the California Academy of Sciences’ BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition.

From Nautilus

Add on some lucrative sponsorship deals with Pepsi, Adidas, and Turkish Airlines, and he takes home about $65 million a year.

From The Daily Beast

According to an ESPN poll, 49 percent of those surveyed said they tried a product because of its NFL sponsorship.

From The Daily Beast

How sponsorship is helping companies bridge the “gender gap”.

From The Daily Beast

She not only receives sponsorship from Robert Shafir, but is also a sponsor to others.

From The Daily Beast

Formal sponsorship programs are also available to staff at all levels.

From The Daily Beast

A lady never calls on another under the sponsorship of a gentleman—unless he is her husband or father.

From Project Gutenberg

Nichols had recently toured military bases under Defense Department sponsorship.

From Project Gutenberg

If this change last longer than that and his white looks, I shall not even grudge him the sponsorship Amy owed me.'

From Project Gutenberg

If I had not known that it was an American settlement, I would have sensed its sponsorship.

From Project Gutenberg

I see no reason why some form of sponsorship should not be demanded.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• aegis
• aid
• auspices
• backing
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