contributor

noun

1. A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.“I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International.”
2. A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.“He was a regular contributor to Greenpeace protests.”
3. A person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.“With her strength and intelligence, she was an important contributor to the victorious effort.”
4. A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.“William Safire has been a notable contributor to the op-ed pages of the New York Times for many years.”