If you haven't joined Donors Choose I highly suggest you do. I've had 34 projects funded over the last 4 years and have received thousands of dollars in free materials and resources for my classroom!
You just post a few paragraphs stating what materials you would like and how you will use them. If your project is funded you take 6 photographs of your students using the materials, have 5 students create thank you letters for each donor, and post a thank you letter yourself. Trust me, it is well worth it!
View some of my projects: http://www.donorschoose.org/jasewicz
3 comments:
I am going to have to try Donors Choose! I have heard such great things about projects being funded.
I am happy to be your 1st follower! I would love for you to visit me when you get the chance.
Heather
Heather's Heart
Wow! This is amazing! I have been waiting for half of the year for my project to be funded. What is your secret?
Casey
Second Grade Math Maniac Blog
Thanks! I am now following both of you too!
I try to keep my Donors Choose projects close to $100. After they add all their fees the projects are usually around $180. Once your project is below $100 it is pretty much guaranteed to be fully funded. I also post a few at a time. I notice that about 1/2 my projects are funded. If one is not funded I just post it again when the time runs out.
Pay attention to the emails they send. They usually post special donations in your area. Sometimes a company or organization will fund 1/2 of your project or match donations for certain types of materials. Those projects are the easiest to get funded.
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