self-sustaining business-minded donors, epitomized

Various versions of efforts like this are appearing across the philanthropic landscape as business-minded donors, epitomized by Bill and Melinda Gates and their foundation, have treated their charitable contributions more like venture capital investments. They seek programs that can be catalysts for broad changes in fields like health, education and the environment, they measure performance and results, and they encourage nonprofits to become more self-sustaining.


donor Show phonetics
noun [C]
1 a person who gives some of their blood or a part of their body to help someone who is ill:
a blood donor
a kidney donor
See also donate.

2 a person who gives money or goods to an organization:
Thanks to a large gift from an anonymous donor, the charity was able to continue its work.

epitome Show phonetics
noun
the epitome of sth the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing:
Even now in her sixties, she is the epitome of French elegance.

epitomize, UK USUALLY epitomise Show phonetics
verb [T]
to be a perfect example of a quality or type of thing:
With little equipment and unsuitable footwear, she epitomizes the inexperienced and unprepared mountain walker.

(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

WordNet: self-sustaining

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: able to provide for your own needs without help from others
Synonyms: self-sufficient, self-sufficing