To welcome new teachers to DonorsChoose, we're happy to help with initial fundraising with a Teacher Friends & Family Code, which matches donations made to a teacher's very first project during the first week of posting. Our current Friends & Family Code is "LIFTOFF".
How it works:
- If one of your projects qualifies for a LIFTOFF, we’ll let you know as soon as your project is submitted for approval.
- You share the code with friends, family, and other supporters.
- Donors who enter that code during the first week your project is posted will see their donations double up to $50 per donor.
Important details:
- To receive the match, donors must enter the promo code on the payment screen during checkout and click “Apply”. (They’ll see a confirmation message to let them know the match went through.)
- The code is valid for one week from the time that your project is approved.
- Each promo code can only be used for a single project.
- Each new DonorsChoose teacher is eligible to benefit from up to one Teacher Friends & Family Code.
- Donations made using a credit/debit card or PayPal can be used with a Teacher Friends & Family Code. Gift card redemptions, donations made with account credits, and checks cannot be matched.
- DonorsChoose may remove matching donations where donors have used promo codes through multiple accounts. Matching donations may also be removed if a donor has obtained matches against our policies.
- The LIFTOFF has a per donor maximum of $50. Donors are welcome to give more than $50, but only $50 will be matched with the code.
- Projects eligible for other match offers during the first week of funding will not be eligible for the LIFTOFF code.
How can I help my donors remember to use the promo code?
Let your donors know they must click "Apply a gift or promo code," enter the promo code, and click “Apply” on the payment screen during checkout. We also have some step-by-step instructions for donors in our guide to using a promo code. If a donor forgets a promo code when donating, the donor can contact us to let us know--we’re happy to help if we can!
How can I spread the word about my promo code?
Feel free to use the templates below!
Facebook:
Please consider helping my students! Visit my page at DonorsChoose.org, make a tax-deductible donation of any size, and use the promo code LIFTOFF to double your donation (up to $50). The code expires in 7 days! www.donorschoose.org/yourprojectID
Email:
Subject: My students need your help!
Hi friends,
This school year, I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed. So I’ve created a classroom project request on a 501(c)3 charity website called DonorsChoose.org.
I’m writing to ask for any donations possible for my students--no matter the size, it will help my kids. This week only, any donation you make to my project will be doubled! If you know anyone who is passionate about education, please pass this along. Your tax-deductible donation will have a direct impact on at least 30 students (and many more in the future), and you’ll hear back from our class about your impact on our learning!
To learn more or donate:
- Visit my project, www.donorschoose.org/yourprojectID
- During check-out, enter the word LIFTOFF where it says "Apply a gift or promo code" and your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50.
This LIFTOFF promo code will only double donations for the next 7 days.
Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. My students and I greatly appreciate your support.
I’m not eligible for LIFTOFF. What are some other resources to help me reach my funding goal?
Don’t worry--LIFTOFF is just one on the long (and growing) list of ways to get matching funds! Be sure to keep an eye on our list of partner funding opportunities in your area. You can also browse through our tips for success to learn more strategies for giving your project an edge.