Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonathon
noun
ˈfōnəˌthän
Definition
A phonathon is a fundraising event conducted through telephone calls, where volunteers or staff reach out to potential donors to solicit contributions for a specific cause or organization.
Examples
- The university organized a phonathon to raise funds for scholarships.
- Last year’s phonathon raised over $10,000 for community projects.
- During the phonathon, volunteers shared anecdotes about how the donations would be used.
Meaning
Phonathons typically involve a team making calls from a designated location, often during a planned timeframe to maximize outreach and donations.
Synonyms
- telephone fundraising
- call-a-thon
- telefunding
