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stewards

Spanish translation: benefactores principales

17:40 Mar 14, 2013
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Religion
English term or phrase: stewards
I am working on a pamphlet about donating money to a certain church. If the word "stewards" were used in a sentence I could get around it, but it is in a heading. There are two categories of giving for this particular fundraising effort. One is the Council of Stewards, and the section looks like this:

Council of Stewards
Bishop’s Circle $5,000 and over
Circle of Charity $2,500 - $4,999
Circle of Hope $1,000 - $2,499
Circle of Faith $500 - $999

The word "steward" here is not used in the sense of "mayordomo" or " administrador."

Please don't suggest these words.

The members have no duties or functions--they are just people who wish to donate more money than usual to the church. The word steward here means only that they care about the church and its finances, and are willing to donate a certain amount of money. I repeat--they manage nothing, they administrate nothing.

The other category (Caritas Communities) is for contributors of lesser amounts.

I had though of just making it a "Concejo de Donadores," but the other group also consists of people giving money, although less.

I'm looking for something that conveys the idea of major support.

Thanks for any and all suggestions!
Kathleen Shelly
Local time: 02:30
Spanish translation:benefactores principales
Explanation:
and for the lesser donors, just plain "benefactores." Just an idea.
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George Rabel
Local time: 02:30
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Thanks you!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1benefactores principales
George Rabel
4 +1protectores
patinba
4patronos
María Luisa Balseiro


  

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benefactores principales


Explanation:
and for the lesser donors, just plain "benefactores." Just an idea.

George Rabel
Local time: 02:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 281
Grading comment
Thanks you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marjory Hord: I like it, was thinking of using benefactores for people who pay a membership for a group I'm with.
10 hrs
  -> Thank you, Marjory
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protectores


Explanation:
It has the same meaning as "steward" as in stewardship, and is often used in the case of foundations and charities.

Consejo de Protectores
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Patronato - Ortega y Gasset
www.ortegaygasset.edu/fog/ver/3/patronatoConsejo de Protectores Presidente: D. Germán López Madrid Secretario: D. Manuel Gasset Loring. Posicionado por DestaK2 · C/ Fortuny, 53 - 28010 Madrid ...
Ver nota relacionada - Fundación Carolina de Argentina
www.fundacioncarolina.org.ar/prensa32.aspEstá compuesto por miembros natos, vocales y por el Consejo de Protectores. El presidente ejecutivo del Patronato es el presidente del Gobierno.

patinba
Argentina
Local time: 03:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 23

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  teresa quimper
4 hrs
  -> Gracias, Teresa!
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patronos


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María Luisa Balseiro
Spain
Local time: 08:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 8
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