What is the difference between a donor, a sponsor, and an investor?
Donor
- Provides financial support typically as a gift or contribution.
- Often associated with charitable or non profit causes.
- Doesn't expect a financial return or equity stake.
Sponsor
- Offers financial support or resources in exchange for promotional opportunities.
- Seeks visibility or brand exposure through the sponsored entity.
- Expects marketing benefits or exposure as part of the agreement.
Investor
- Commits capital (Putting in money in a business) with the expectation of financial return.
- May receive equity, interest, or a share of profits.
-These Donors, sponsors or investors can be from outside country, locals or family members.