A sponsor is someone who provides financial or other support to an individual, organization, or event. A GUARDIAN is a person appointed by a court to take care of the personal and property interests of another person. A DONOR is someone who gives money, goods, or services to a cause or organization. A guarantor is someone who promises to be responsible for another person's debt or obligation if that person fails to pay. A BACKER is someone who supports or endorses a person, project, or cause. An ADVOCATE is someone who speaks or writes in favor of something. A HELPER is someone who provides assistance to another person. A PROTECTOR is someone who safeguards another person from harm or danger. A FUND is a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose. A godparent is a person who sponsors a child at baptism. A BENEFACTOR is someone who gives money or other help to a person or cause. A PATRON is someone who gives financial or other support to a person or organization. An UNDERWRITER is someone who guarantees payment of a debt or obligation.