Using Donors Choose is a great way to get new resources for your library. Over the last 8 years, I’ve received over $25,000 in donations for our library through this site.
Creating a project doesn’t take long, and the payoff can be big. I usually keep my projects around $100–$150. That way, when there’s a match offer, the amount left is small, and many times a donor will step in and fully fund it.
It’s also smart to watch for funding opportunities. A lot of times they’re tied to fun learning activities you can do with your students. When you complete them, you get a gift code to use on your own projects.
I don’t use my gift codes right away. I hold on to them until there’s a match day, so I get more bang for my buck. Once a project is funded I make sure to send pictures and thank you messages to the donors so they know how much I appreciate their support.
If you haven’t tried Donors Choose yet, give it a shot. It’s really helped our library, and it can help yours too.
Below images: project funded May 2025 and projects funded over the summer 2024
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