DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is a nonprofit classroom funding site for public school teachers.

About

DonorsChoose is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the classroom, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability.

Mission

DonorsChoose is dedicated to bridging the gap in educational resources by connecting public school teachers with a community of donors eager to support their classroom needs. Their core mission revolves around fostering a culture of generosity and empowering educators to provide the best learning experiences for their students. By creating a transparent and accessible platform, DonorsChoose enables individuals and organizations to contribute directly to classroom projects, ensuring that every student has access to the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in their educational journey.

Employee Benefits

  • 25 paid vacation days per year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Rich employer-paid individual and family health plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan (up to 5% of base salary)
  • Annual professional development stipend
  • Casual and flexible work environment
  • Option to work a flexible hybrid schedule in the NYC office or fully remotely from CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TX, or WI
  • Work-related travel expenses covered by the organization

Core Values

  • Equity: DonorsChoose is dedicated to promoting equity in education, ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.
  • Transparency: DonorsChoose values transparency in all aspects of its operations, from financial reporting to project selection, to build trust with its donors and partners.
  • Community: DonorsChoose fosters a sense of community among its staff, teachers, donors, and volunteers, working together to support education and make a positive impact.
  • Innovation: DonorsChoose encourages innovation in education, seeking out new and creative ways to support teachers and students and improve the learning experience.

DonorsChoose

Leadership

Member of the Board of Directors at DonorsChoose

Fred Wilson

Member of the Board of Directors
Senior Partnerships Manager at DonorsChoose

Orly Michaeli

Senior Partnerships Manager
Chief Technology Officer & EVP Product at DonorsChoose

Oliver Hurst-Hiller

Chief Technology Officer & EVP Product

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Location
New York, NY
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Company Size
101-250
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Revenue Range
$10M to $50M
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Valuation
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Founded
2000-01-01
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Current Status
Operating
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Work Mode
Open Roles
7
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Funding

Total Funding
$
7000000
Funding Rounds
3
Num Investors
1
Work Mode
IPO Status
Private
Funding Stage
Last Funding Date
2020-05-07
Last Funding Type
Grant
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