Your Favorite Fundraising Jargon
Holiday Treats
MSK: Past & Present
Winter Olympics
Children: Human & Furry
100

This term describes non-cash gifts

What are "in-kind contributions"

100

The primary flavor of this popular holiday cookie is a root vegetable

what are Ginger Snaps

100

MSK pioneer known as the father of immunotherapy

Who is William Cooley

100

Host of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

What is Italy

100

Period in childhood marked by tantrums

What are the Terrible Twos

200

The transfer, by will, of personal property

What is a Bequest

200

Rich Puerto Rican holiday drink that's coconutty, sweet and spiced

What is Coquito

200

Founding father related to a well-known MSK donor and fundraiser

Who is Alexandar Hamilton

200

Common figure skating move often doubled or tripled

What is an Axel

200

Caregiver style that implies intense “hovering”

What is Helicopter Parenting 

300

Donation that requires the nonprofit to make payments to the donor

What is a Gift Annuity

300

These “potato pancakes” can be sweet or savory

What are Latkes

300

MSK community hub founded in 2003 to address health equity

What is Ralph Lauren Center

300

1980 hockey match-up referred to as Miracle on Ice

What is U.S. vs Soviet Union

300

Most popular dog breed in the U.S. for the 3rd year in a row

What is the French Bulldog 

400

Not a plumbing issue, this term refers to future portfolio prospects

What is the Donor Pipeline

400

Also known as Caribbean Rum Cake, this holiday dessert takes months to prepare

What is Black Cake

400

First-of-its-kind PhD program at MSK’s Gerstner School

What is the Pat and Ian Cook Doctoral Program in Cancer Engineering

400

Winter Olympic sport involving guns and skiis

What is Biathlon

400

Winner of 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Who is Monty, a Giant Schnauzer

500

Aa single text sent to a large group of people simultaneously

What is Broadcast SMS

500

This warm Scandinavian beverage is certainly something to “mull” over

What is Glogg/Glurg/Glogi

500

Vice-chairs of the MSK Board of Directors

Who are Marie Josee Kravis & Ian Cook

500

Host of the first ever Winter Olympic Games in 1924

What is France

500

1970 Disney movie in Paris featuring many furry felines and a Duchess 

What is The Aristocrats