It has been a little while since my last post. Life has gotten the upper hand, and I have swamped with work. This week I'm on spring break though, so I...
Funding for the Unfunded >>
It has been a little while since my last post. Life has gotten the upper hand, and I have swamped with work. This week I’m on spring break though, so I have a little more time to myself.
While I was surfing the web over coffee this morning, I came across a really awesome resource for teachers. I work in a school system that provides well for its students; however as I imagine it is for most teachers, there is always something that I could really use in the classroom but don’t have the funding for. Well luckily there is a group out there helps fill the funding gap.
The group is called DonorsChoose.org, and they offer teachers the opportunity to pitch their project to the general public in order to ask for 
funding. DonorsChoose.org is a 501(c)(3) organization, which connects teachers in need to donors who are looking to help out. I believe that most people are more than willing to help fund education, but it can be difficult to know how you can contribute. All doubt is removed with DonorsChoose.org.
It is remarkably easy to sign up and setup your project. All you need are some pictures and a detailed explanation of what you need and how you plan to use it. Once you’ve finished setting up your project, donors are asked to help fund it. They can donate the standard $25 or any other amount they choose. In this way the cost is spread out among multiple donors. After someone donates to your project, you are given a kit to say thank you. Students write letters to the donors, which is fantastic for teaching students to say thank you.
I would encourage you to jump over to DonorsChoose.org and see what it’s all about. Maybe you have something you need for your classroom, or perhaps you are interested in helping out a teacher in need. Regardless, it is fun just browsing the projects, and seeing free-market charity at work. Leave a comment below letting me know what you think about the site, and definitely tell me if you set up a project!
Published March 17, 2010 by Nathan
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