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New iPhone App CauseWorld features DonorsChoose.org

Cesar11Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 23, 2009

Calling all iPhone users: There’s a new iPhone app called CauseWorld. It lets you help the world while you shop. And the kicker? It’s completely free and features DonorsChoose.org among a few well-known charities! How It Works: 1) You walk into a store, pull out your phone, and check in. No…

Chicago men ‘let it all grow out’ in support of high need schools

Alicia10Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 21, 2009

For the second year in a row, Chicago men will be growing some ‘stachtastic facial hair and teaming up with DonorsChoose.org to raise money for public schools in need. This year’s Mustaches for Kids (M4K) Chicago grow-a-thon kicked off with a shaving party on November 16th. Now that the playing field has been leveled,…

Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving Can Save the World

Katie11Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 18, 2009

On Tuesday, Matthew Bishop, The Economist’s New York Bureau Chief and co-author of the highly acclaimed book Philanthrocapitalism, moderated a panel of three social entrepreneurs on the subject of giving. The conversation highlighted innovative strategies for giving and concluded with an exciting Q&A session for panelists Lauren Bush, founder of FEED Projects, Scott Harrison, founder of…

San Francisco Is Ablaze (and BALD) With Mustache Fever!

Alex9Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 17, 2009

If you thought that growing a Mustache for kids was a sacrifice, the Growers of Mustaches for Kids – San Francisco beg you to think again. Check out today’s San Francisco Examiner article, “Throwing caution to the wind to benefit schools” to read about how a few San Fran Growers are taking the competition to…

Mustaches for Kids – Baltimore Boasts New City Record!

Alex12Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 17, 2009

The devilishly handsome and charitable Growers of Mustaches for Kids Baltimore outdid themselves this season, raising even more money and supporting even more local kids than last year. On behalf of the DonorsChoose.org team and the more than 8,000 students supported, huge hairy thanks go out to all of the Growers of M4K – Baltimore!…

NB (Neuberger Berman) does FB (classroom Feedback)!

Alex10Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 15, 2009

The DonorsChoose.org team would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Neuberger Berman (www.nb.com) for volunteering their time in our offices on December 9, 2009. Not only were they a lively, fun-loving group of volunteers whose enthusiasm filled the office, they got so into the process of screening and preparing classroom feedback that they…

Baltimore vs. Chicago: Clash of the ‘Staches!

Alex8Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 9, 2009

Growers in Baltimore and Chicago have just a few days left in their seasons, and it’s an all out sprint to the ‘Stache Bash to see which city can do the most good for local classrooms and KIDS. In one corner, we have Baltimore. It’s only the second year that this scrappy chapter has flexed…

San Francisco Stache Spotlight: Gabe the Grower

Nicole12Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 9, 2009

Gabriel Adiv was the top fundraiser for M4K last year and is currently this year’s frontrunner in San Francisco, but only by a whisker. While his mustache is “in full force,” he’s a bit nervous about holding onto his number one spot as fundraising has been a little bit tougher this year. However, this isn’t…

Holy ‘Stache – New York Mustache Growers Rock!

Yaritza9Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 7, 2009

The DonorsChoose.org team would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Growers of Mustaches for Kids – New York. They crushed their own single-season record from last year by: Raising over $85,000 Mobilizing more than 1,148 donors Supporting the education of 43,931 public school students Saturday’s ‘Stache Bash was a celebration of all…

HP is bringing technology to the classroom!

Candice8Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 7, 2009

For any of you who participated in the DonorsChoose.org Social Media Challenge, you already know that HP is a strong supporter of teachers and students. Now, our heroes at HP are partnering with DonorsChoose.org to bring technology resources to public school classrooms! Thanks to HP’s generosity, teachers across the country who submit classroom projects that…

SONIC’s Limeades for Learning Campaign Receives Honors

Kirk Smiley9Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 2, 2009

SONIC Drive-In’s successful Limeades for Learning (LFL) campaign with DonorsChoose.org has received some great recognition for their tremendous philanthropy and innovation. Ladies’ Home Journal has honored SONIC as a recipient of the publications first-ever “Do Good” Stamp of approval. SONIC received this award for its involvement of customers and employees in LFL, innovation, and…

‘Tis the Season for Regifting While Supporting DonorsChoose.org

Nicole9Views 0Likes 0CommentsDecember 1, 2009

Under no circumstances is a fruitcake an acceptable present. A brick of candied fruit and stale nuts is not a substitute for an Xbox, a new bike or even itchy argyle socks. Luckily, not only are the fruitcakes that Paypal and DonorsChoose.org are giving out this holiday season virtual, but they’re meant specifically for…