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ASU+GSV Summit SessionsHidden Insights: What Only DonorsChoose Knows About America’s SchoolsRecorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Jinan O'Connor, Vice President of Brand Partnerships and Engagement at DonorsChoose.The session offered a unique, data-driven perspective on the real-time needs of America’s public schools, grounded in 25 years of classroom resource requests submitted by teachers. Jinan O'Connor presented three essential insights that have emerged from this extensive dataset: small investments can have a big impact, teachers are uniquely attuned to students’ needs, and classrooms tend to move faster than the systems meant to support them. These findings underscored how empowering teachers directly can...2025-05-0717 min
Most Likely ToMost Likely to Turn Obstacles into Achievements: Alix Gurrier, CEO of DonorsChooseIn this chat with Janelle, DonorsChoose CEO Alix Guerrier shares why he values careers that offer continuous learning over simply following passion, how intentional achievement can be a powerful tool for establishing credibility — especially as a person of color —and why students don’t have to wait for the perfect conditions to succeed.To keep up with Alix, follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guerrieralix/Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show, visit: https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastMentioned in this episod...2025-04-2834 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Run a Business with Purpose: Kruti Patel Goyal, CEO of DepopKruti Patel Groyal grew up in her parents' motel, giving her an early crash course in running a business and taking risks. In this episode, learn both about the benefits of working at a gigantic company and the power of working for a smaller, mission-driven business. Find out how traveling changed Kruti's career trajectory forever, the hardest (and best!) parts of being a CEO, and the #1 tip for staying focused. Plus: What's the weirdest item ever sold on Depop, and how does it connect to Taylor Swift?Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is...2025-04-2134 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Animate Your Classroom: Mike Watanabe, storyteller & chief creative officerMike Watanabe's animated characters (Tim and Moby of BrainPop fame) are a beloved staple in schools across the country. In this chat with Janelle, Mike shares what it was like growing up in Hawaii, how Sesame Street unexpectedly shaped his career, and his expert advice for aspiring artists and storytellers. Want to make a living from your art? Engage an audience? Make every joke 10% funnier? Mike’s got you covered. Plus — did you know you can create animations right from your phone? Tune in and find out how.To learn more about Mike's work, visit Brainpop: https://www...2025-04-1413 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Light Up Broadway: Rebecca Naomi Jones, actor & singerRebecca Naomi Jones is best known for her unmissable performances in iconic Broadway productions, including her recent turn in the critically-acclaimed, Tony-Award-winning Stereophonic. In this chat with Janelle, Rebecca recounts what it was like growing up biracial and shares the hard-earned wisdom of a successful career on stage and screen. She doesn't skimp on the colorful details: Why was Billie Joe Armstrong passing her notes during American Idiot? How did her most difficult audition win the groundbreaking role in Oklahoma!? What does acting teach us about rejection and vulnerability? All this and more are in this week's...2025-04-0727 minMost Likely ToMost Likely To Make Pipe Dreams a Reality: Judaline Cassidy, plumber & activist"I'm madly in love with plumbing," says Judaline Cassidy. By the end of this episode, you will be too. Join us as Judaline traces her unique path from childhood in Trinidad and Tobago through her lucrative career in New York City doing what she loves. A staunch advocate for women in skilled trades, Judaline has been recognized by everyone from L'Oreal to CNN to the 92nd Street Y. To keep up with Judaline, follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tools_n_tiarasMost Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG...2025-03-3127 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Make People Happy: Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor & podcasterHer class at Yale is the most popular in university history. Her podcast The Happiness Lab is one of the most listened-to in the world. But as a kid, Laurie Santos wanted to be... a dolphin trainer?! In this chat with Janelle, Laurie shares her experience growing up mixed-race in Massachusetts and offers real, science-based strategies to help you become a happier human. (Also covered: that time a bunch of monkeys stole all of her eggplants in Puerto Rico — and the surprising thing it reveals about behavior.)You can take Dr. Santos' free, remote class "Th...2025-03-2422 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Become a Dance Superstar: JaQuel Knight, choreographerEven if you don't know JaQuel Knight by name, you definitely know his work. An undeniable force in the dance and music worlds, JaQuel has choreographed everything from Beyonce's Coachella performance to J. Lo's Super Bowl halftime show to a slew of internet-breaking music videos. Wanna be an artist? Don't miss JaQuel's inspiring, no-nonsense advice. Bonus: JaQuel breaks down his iconic "Single Ladies" choreography.To keep up with JaQuel, follow him on Instagram.Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show...2025-03-1719 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Help You Mind Your Money: Yanely Espinal, financial educator & authorHow did a self-described "hot mess" about money become a personal finance expert — empowering an entire generation to achieve financial independence? In this chat with Janelle, Yanely talks growing up in a large, low-income family, the culture shock of the Ivy League, and the 3 steps to begin achieving your money goals. Plus, she shares a quick exercise to build your resilience and overcome any obstacle.To keep up with Yanely, follow her on Instagram.Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show, visit: https://www.donorschoose.or...2025-03-1032 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to School You in Self-Empowerment: Donovan Taylor Hall, educator and youth advocateFrom TikTok to The Today Show to classrooms across the country, Donovan Taylor Hall is on a mission: empower young people with the mental and emotional tools they need to succeed. This episode is all about turning pain and self-doubt into passion and strength. Donovan talks about his struggles growing up as a biracial, queer kid and how tragedy set him on the path toward finding himself. If you aren't sure how to tap into your unique strengths and purpose, this episode is for you. Plus: Donovan gets real about why you should (and should not!) become a teacher.2025-03-0336 minMost Likely ToOlympic Legend Laurie Hernandez Shares Insights on Balance, Passion, and AdvocacyLaurie Hernandez, a world-renowned gymnast, longtime learning ambassador for KPMG, and passionate advocate for literacy, mentorship, and mental health, shares her journey from gymnastics to becoming a junior at NYU’s Tisch School of Arts, her pursuits in acting, and her influential role in sports commentary.Through candid reflections, Laurie discusses the importance of following one's passions, the value of representation, and her advocacy for access to education and mental health.Listen in as Laurie shares insights on overcoming anxiety, striving for balance, and the power of supportive communities. Get ready for a he...2025-02-2437 min
Growing With Proficiency The PodcastEpisode 124: Silent Sustained Reading: How to Make It WorkSend us a textWhat if you could easily add more reading to your classroom to support language acquisition and cultural competence without overwhelming yourself with extra work? Research shows that reading is one of the most effective ways for students to grow in proficiency. So, how can we make time for it in our busy classes?In today’s episode, we dive deep into Silent Sustained Reading (SSR)—a simple, yet powerful strategy to boost your students' reading skills. You’ll learn how SSR works, why it’s so effective, and how to make it work...2024-12-0537 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Get You in Shape with Joe Holder, health consultant & Nike Master TrainerJoe Holder is on a mission: Make the world a fitter, healthier place. In his chat with Janelle, Joe shares how a college football injury set him on a new, unexpected path toward helping people meet their goals.This episode is PACKED with expert advice: What does it mean to "learn the algorithm of life"? What 5 things can you do to improve your own wellness today? Find out here.To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastTo keep up with Joe...2024-11-1824 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Become a Life-changing Teacher with Amanda Calzada, educatorDo you remember THAT teacher — the one that made all the difference for you? In this episode, Janelle chats with Amanda about the teacher that inspired her to become a world class educator. She also shares about her Mexican-American family, the secret charisma great teachers posess, and the wildest thing that's happened in her classroom. If you've ever thought about teaching, don't miss this episode!To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage https://www.donorschoose.org/podcast2024-11-1125 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Give Voice to Your Favorite Show with Ashleigh Hairston, actor/writer/producer*WARNING: This episode contains astonishing character voices, outrageous vocal warm-ups, and seriously practical tips for building self-confidence.*How did a free-spirited young girl grow up to become a voice actor, writer, and producer? What's it like shaping shows like Craig of the Creek, Tiny Toons Looniversity, and Fairly OddParents: A New Wish? Follow Ashleigh's journey from her childhood love of sitcoms through her successful, multi-faceted career in television. Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show, visit: https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastTo keep...2024-11-0431 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Become a Healthcare Professional & Creator with Clara Jones, nurse practionerNurse Clara shares how she grew into her Korean-American identity, why she decided not to become a doctor, and the wide variety of nursing careers you can pursue. She also delves into the nitty gritty (and occasionally bloody) details of nursing life, and gives tactical guidance for building important relationships. Episode spoiler: Giving a newborn baby its first-ever bath is reeeally tricky.To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage.To keep up with Nurse Clara, follow her on Instagram.2024-10-2823 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Become a Groundbreaking Scientist with Dr. Raven Baxter, molecular biologistDr. Raven (aka "Raven the Science Maven") wants you to know: You're already a scientist. In this episode, she chats with Janelle about overcoming early struggles with math, changing the game when it comes to Black representation, and how it was actually her first job at Burger King that taught her... not everything is as it seems. Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show, visit: https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastTo keep up with Dr. Raven, check out her podcast The Science of Life on...2024-10-2134 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Create Her Own Recipe for Success: Christina Tosi, CEO of Milkbar & award-winning chefHow does baking build community? What goes into a viral pie? Can a self-proclaimed "midwestern girl" thrive in the male-dominated New York restaurant scene? Christina Tosi's got the answers, and she's sharing all of them! Plus, she gives a sneak peek into her new collab with the Kelce brothers and shares the secret ingredient that makes a perfect cookie every time.Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show, visit our homepage https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastTo keep up with Christina...2024-10-1436 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Star on Broadway: Jose Llana, singer & actorFrom The King & I on Broadway to Fatboy Slim's musical, Jose Llana is no stranger to performing at the highest levels. But as a young, gay, Asian-American immigrant, his path was anything but assured. In this chat with Janelle, Jose unpacks Filipino karaoke culture, reveals how he talked his way into his first big audition, and reflects on the ever-evolving theater industry. (And, yes, he sings for us, too.)To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastTo keep up with Jose, follow him...2024-09-3025 min
レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article PodcastGoogle and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroomThe unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school. With that in mind, Google’s philanthropic arm is directly financing high school well-being projects on a classroom crowdfunding platform.
Google.org on August 12 flash funded all mental health-related listings on DonorsChoose, an online charity where members help purchase supplies requested by public school teachers. With $10 million in new gifts and the help of actress Selena Gomez, the Silicon Valley giant hopes to center mindfulness as an educational goal at the start of the academic calendar.
Districts have turned to...2024-09-0802 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Style Iconic Characters: Eric Daman, costume designerHow does a small-town kid from Michigan end up designing the costumes on Gossip Girl? Eric chats with Janelle about how to be brave, find your style, and follow your dreams. Plus, he gives the inside scoop on creating iconic TV characters and reuniting with Blake Lively for the buzzy new film, It Ends With Us.To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage: https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastTo keep up with Eric, follow him on Instagram.2024-09-0830 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Redefine Beauty: Amy Liu, founder of Tower 28Growing up Asian American in a majority-white California community, Amy Liu wasn't the most obvious pick to shake up the beauty industry, but that's exactly what she did. The Tower 28 founder chats with Janelle about entrepreneurship, TikTok virality, owning your identity, and how pushing industry boundaries is possible — once you've challenged the boundaries set by your parents!To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastTo keep up with the latest from Amy, follow her on Instagram.2024-09-0837 minMost Likely ToMost Likely to Launch Into Space: Leland Melvin, astronaut & NFL playerAt 23, Leland Melvin's NFL career was over, but his biggest adventure was just beginning! Leland chats with Janelle about blowing up his mother's living room, super intense astronaut training, and the mind-blowing perspective shifts that happen in space.To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage: https://www.donorschoose.org/podcastYou can order Leland's new graphic novel Space Chasers on Amazon and wherever books are sold.2024-09-0821 minMost Likely ToWelcome to Most Likely To, A Podcast By DonorsChooseIf you can see it, you can be it. Tailored to middle and high school students, this podcast profiles executives, artists, authors, doctors, and leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. Each season will feature some of the world’s greatest minds sharing how they became who they are today. Welcome to our first season of the show!2024-08-2800 min
No-Problem ParentingEP 283 Empower Your Kids Through Giving: The Impact of Classroom Support Featuring Janelle Lin of DonorsChooseIn today's episode, we're focusing on the new school year and how we can support our schools and teachers.
Our special guest, Janelle Lynn, has spent 13 years with DonorsChoose, raising over $65 million for classrooms in need. We’ll discuss her journey, the incredible impact of DonorsChoose.org, and how parents can inspire their children to get involved in giving back.
Become a No Problem Parent Today!
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Startup DadThe Ultimate Guide to Finance for Parents | Adam Nash (Dad of 4, Daffy, Wealthfront, LinkedIn)Adam Nash is a long-time Silicon Valley executive, investor and advisor. He was the President and CEO of Wealthfront, a Product executive at Dropbox and LinkedIn, and teaches a course on personal finance for engineers at Stanford. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Daffy, the donor-advised fund for you and a champion of charitable giving. In addition to his long and successful career he’s also a husband and the father of four kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* How to raise financially literate kids* How to think about the question of “am I...2024-08-081h 13
BearCastersThank you DonorsChoose Contributors and Interviewing the Interviewers!!In our latest episode, we thank our DonorsChoose contributors for purchasing some great podcast equipment! It is also time to interview the interviewers with some interesting questions!! 2024-05-2216 min
The Nailed It WallThe Power of DonorsChooseThis week on The Nailed it Wall Ms. Scofield and Mr. Lane the STEM Guy talk about tables. That is right they talk about tables, the style of tables, the cost of tables and the importance of tables. They both posted a DonorsChoose project to get new tables in their class. Did they get them? The only way to find out is by listening to the latest episode of The Nailed It Wall. "We are talking about tables. Not a game. Not a game. We are talking about TABLES." Shout out to you if you know what we are...2023-09-1031 min
Energy Matters: In the Classroom with Robin BerlinskyDonors Choose with Curtis PelhamWe love our loyal listeners and we love when they send us ideas. The idea for this show came from a listener who’s with us today. Curtis Pelham was one of the first teachers in South Carolina to apply for (and receive) funding for his classroom on Donors Choose. That was back in 2005 and he'll share that story with us. In 2000, Charles Best, a teacher at a Bronx public high school, thought about all the money he and his colleagues were spending on books, art supplies, and other materials for their students. They...2023-08-2428 min
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert on DonorsChoose | Masters of ScaleIn 2007, Stephen satirically ran for President of the United States, and it was a full team effort, from Doritos’ sponsoring his presidential coverage to working with DonorsChoose to fund donations for public school classrooms across the country. Stephen joins Masters of Scale executive producer Jordan McLeod and co-founder of WaitWhat June Cohen to recall his satirical run for presidency, his letter to the Democratic Party asking to stay on the ballot, and his early engagements with DonorsChoose. In 2009, Stephen joined the DonorsChoose Board of Directors, and he’s helped raise millions of dollars for the organization. Find new episodes of M...2023-08-2216 min
Listening With Leaders83 - Empowering Educators: Amplifying Impact Through Resources and Advocacy with Alix GuerrierYour host, Doug Noll, talks with the CEO of DonorsChoose, Alix Guerrier. Founded in 2000 by a high school teacher in the Bronx, DonorsChoose empowers public school teachers from across the country to request much-needed materials for their students. Right now there are thousands of teacher requests that you can help bring to life with a gift of any amount.DonorsChoose's make it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.To learn...2023-08-2130 min
The Entrepreneur’s StudioS2 E07 | Charles Best | From Classroom To Crowdfunding: The Story Behind DonorsChoose P2In part one of our conversation with philanthropist Charles Best, we discussed the 3 Innovations of Crowdfunding, Digital Marketplace and Cause Marketing. In today’s concluding segment, we take a deep dive into some of the processes behind those innovations.
We’ll find out what motivated Charles to choose the non-profit model, how he raised his operating Capital while still teaching high school and his unique method of value-based screening of potential team members.
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Benefits of choosing the non-profit model
Value-based screening of potential team members.
The art and science of...2023-06-2036 min
The Entrepreneur’s StudioS2 E06 | Charles Best | From Classroom To Crowdfunding: The Story Behind DonorsChoose |Charles Best is the founder of DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization that connects teachers in need of classroom resources with donors who want to help.
Charles launched DonorsChoose in 2000 while teaching history at a Bronx high school. His efforts began as a local, independent passion project among peers but went on to be named one of the 50 most Innovative organizations in the world.
Today, half of all the public schools in America have at least one teacher who has created a classroom project request on DonorsChoose.org, and more than 5 million people have donated, providing books, a...2023-06-0638 min
The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast77. Grant Writing Tips for Teachers with DonorsChooseIn today's episode, I sit down to chat with Brittany Walker, who is the Senior Engagement Community Associate at DonorsChoose, to discuss what DonorsChoose is and how it works. Brittany provides grant writing tips for teachers and highlights some of the successful STEM projects that have been funded through DonorsChoose. If you are a teacher who has been wondering what the process is for writing a grant and how to gather STEM supplies for your classroom, this episode is for you.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures...2023-04-1024 min
The INK! PodcastEpisode 5:Donors Choose Match Campaign and Beaver ToyotaIn this episode of The INK! Podcast, Nick Reuther, General Manager of Beaver Toyota join Ian, Donna, and Jim to discuss Beaver Toyota's support of INK!'s Teacher of the Year and DonorsChoose grant matching program. Beaver Toyota has been an incredible support of INK! and their programs over the years. Check out this episode to learn their "why" as well as how the DonorsChoose program is making a huge impact in St Johns County classrooms. 2022-12-0925 min
Data UnlockedBuilding Equity and Inclusion With DataIn this week’s episode of Data Unlocked, Jason sits down with Alix Guerrier, the CEO of DonorsChoose.Alix started his career as a teacher. But, he wanted to do more for the world, and to him, working alongside nonprofits was the way to do that.That decision led him to becoming involved in many NGOs that work to support children and their families, such as Kinspire, Financepeer, and now DonorsChoose.DonorsChoose is the number one nonprofit education funding site for public school teachers in the US. It helps educators by supporting their cl...2022-08-3029 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastDiamond Mentor #28 How the Donorschoose.org Board Literally Changed My Brain - Genein Letford, M.EdHow does being on the most powerful non-profit board literally change a brain? 🧠 For our Diamond Mentor Moment, I open up and share my journey of self discovery through the participation of one of the most awesome and powerful boards in the nation, Donorschoose.org. We look at mindset, culture, neuro-mind maps and what it means to truly discover your authentic self. I’ll be bringing in statements from Dr. Lisa Fieldman Barrett and Dr. Micheal Platt, both neuroscientists who study brain plasticity within social experiences. Join me for a heartfelt conversation on the s...2022-06-3021 min
Comadres y Comics PodcastEpisode 149: Life of ChePlease remember to rate and review our podcast on Itunes, CastBox or on our website!
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HORA DE LA CERVECITA: Be the Ball by Mikkeller Brewing San Diego is a IPA & Paloma Gose by Owl Farm BOOK REVIEW: Life of Che: An Impressionistic Biography by Héctor Germán Oesterheld (Author), Alberto Breccia (Artist), Enrique Breccia (Artist)
EN LA LIBRERIA: JELLYBEAN PRESENTS: WE CAN FUNK! A graphic jo...2022-04-211h 09
Snafu w/ Robin ZanderCreating Personal Connections with Katie Bisbee, CMO of DonorsChooseKatie Bisbee is the Chief Marketing Officer of one of the most innovative non-profits in the world - Donors Choose. DonorsChoose.org was one of the very first organizations to use crowdfunding, before that was even a coined term. Donors contribute on the website, and that money then goes to supporting teachers and schoolchildren with the tools needed to have the best public school experience possible. Donors Choose has raised over one billion dollars for schools across America! In this interview, we discuss how Donors Choose has kept ahead and remained one of the most...2021-11-2321 minData UnlockedBuilding a Donor Base with Data-Driven Personalization - with Abby Feuer, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Growth, DonorsChoose🔑 What's the key to making your customers come back? Use past behavior to personalize your communications with customers. Learn more as we have an insightful talk with Abby Feuer, DonorsChoose's Executive Vice President of Marketing and Growth. 🎧 Don't miss out on this insight and more. Listen to our podcast now!“Our main tactic for driving retention is personalization. We lean a lot into that first gift and the behavior that you've shown us about how you like to give on our site. We have a recommendations email that...2021-10-0519 min
NoneLifeSpecial Episode: DonorsChoose.orgDonorsChoose.org is an organization that allows you to give directly to classrooms in need. This special, short episode gives you all the information you need to know about how to make a teacher's dream come true for their students. 2021-09-3005 min
What's in It for Me?Donors Choose | Mrs. Avakian | Palermo Middle School (Title I) | November 13, 2021Podcast proceeds support this project: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/inclusive-classroom-seating/5638066/
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The Keep It Posi PodcastEpisode 50 - Raphael Rodriguez (High School Teacher)POSI EARLY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO THE KEEP IT POSI PODCAST! To help celebrate, the guest for episode 50 is my 10th grade English teacher, Mr. Raphael Rodriguez. The reason I asked him if he would hop on for episode 50 is because he was my mentor in high school and if you listened to episode one, that’s when I had my mentor in the music industry, on the podcast. I felt it made sense to have another mentor as a guest on the eve of the podcast turning one year old! To make a long story short, there was a cl...2021-06-231h 50
Charles Best of #DonorsChoose and Christi Woodworth on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes Charles Best from DonorsChoose and Christi Woodworth of Sonic Drive-In to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss how they are working together to support teachers through the #LimeadesforLearning campaign.2020-09-2509 min
Crush FictionallySpace - BONUS mini episode!Michelle and Kim NEED. MORE. SPACE. So they’re back with Rudy Boehmer of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to ask some last lingering questions about the final frontier.This week’s charitable organization shout-outs: The National Girls Collaborative Project https://ngcproject.org/ and DonorsChoose https://www.donorschoose.org/Have an episode idea? Slide into those DMs... instagram.com/crushfictionally/ or twitter.com/crushfctionally2020-09-0428 minCrush FictionallySpace with Rudy Boehmer of NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratorySpace… The final frontier. These are the voyages of the Crush Fictionally podcast. Its continuing mission: to explore strange fictional worlds, to seek out new crushes and new characters, to boldly go where no podcast has gone before! (Too deep a cut?) Michelle and Kim are joined by real-life crush, Rudy Boehmer (an actual NASA rocket scientist) to discuss our favorite space-themed fictional crushes. Is this episode outta this world? As Chewbacca would say, “Grwwwrrrwwwaa!”Who we're crushing on this week: Chewbacca (Stars War), Dr. Ryan Stone (Gravity) and Mark Watney (The Martian)This week’s charit...2020-08-311h 24
The Engage For Good Podcast with Alli MurphyVolkswagen and DonorsChoose Help Consumers Drive Bigger And Support Local Classrooms (Halo Winner)We're back with another special edition of Cause Talk Radio in which we feature a deep dive conversation with one of this year's Halo Award winners.This episode features the Gold Winner in the Education category, an initiative called “Drive Bigger”, a partnership between VW and DonorsChoose.Megan is joined by Vashti Barron, Senior Partnerships Manager for DonorsChoose. They talk about how this partnership was activated during a busy summer sales season to give VW a way to help consumers support local classrooms and teachers via donation cards.The two chat about why the...2020-07-2924 min
Make My Day with Josh GondelmanThose Are My Boys with Maria ShermanMaria Sherman (author of Larger Than Life: The History of Boy Bands From NKOTB to BTS) competes to cheer Josh up! Maria creates the next big boy band during a game of Best Band Ever, setting an all time Make My Day high score! She then donates her $100 grand prize to Rogelio Hernandez's efforts to feed uhoused people in Los Angeles. Plus, pep talks for dogs who are afraid of fireworks and teachers (whether or not they are afraid of fireworks)!BUY MARIA'S BOOK: https://www.blackdogandleventhal.com/titles/maria-sherman/larger-than-life/9780762468904/Check out LA Community Fridges...2020-07-2828 min
Masters of ScaleStephen Colbert + DonorsChoose's Charles Best — The power of small goalsStartups are audacious. They’re big. They’re world-changing. But you can’t achieve scale on day one. Sometimes the best way to achieve that monumental success tomorrow is to take a teeny tiny step today. This is what Charles Best did when he founded one of the world’s first crowdfunding platforms, DonorsChoose. For 20 years, the nonprofit has been helping public school teachers get funding and supplies for classroom projects and it all started with just a handful of projects in the Bronx, where Charles was a public school teacher. Now it funds thousands of projects in all 50 states...2020-06-3048 minMake My Day with Josh GondelmanBabies With Guns with Desus and MeroOh wow! Two guests this week! Desus Nice and The Kid Mero (Desus & Mero on Showtime, Bodega Boys, God Level Knowledge Darts) compete as a team to cheer Josh up! They absolutely body a game of New York State of Rhyme in which they have to describe their ultimate late 90s hip hop album. In the end, Desus and Mero set the Make My Day all time high score and wins $100 each for the World Central Kitchen and DonorsChoose. Plus, pep talks for weed dealers, porn website programmers, and hype men! Donate to World Central Kitchen: https://wck.orgFi...2020-06-3033 min
Rapid ResponseIn crisis, be more altruistic, w/DonorsChoose CEO Charles BestPeople are altruistic – even more so in times of uncertainty. DonorsChoose CEO Charles Best has learned this through 20 years of leading his nonprofit through the terrorist attacks of 9/11, multiple recessions, and now a pandemic. Charles knows how to listen to what grantees really need – and donors really want — and how to pivot to address changing needs. In the last few weeks, DonorsChoose has completely reimagined how it connects grantees with the resources they need, and built a new platform to do it. Because the value of a donation, he says, goes far beyond what money can buy. See Pri...2020-04-2118 min
After HoursStandout Companies and Breakout PhenomenaYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss companies that are standing out during the coronavirus crisis, including Zoom and World Central Kitchen (founded by Chef José Andrés). They also discuss breakout phenomena associated with the widespread shutdown.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:Just Capital“The Korean Clusters” (Reuters)World Central Kitchen“Spillover” (David Quammen)Podcast about Spillover (Scientific American“From Bats to Human Lungs, the Evolution of a Coronavirus” (Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker)DonorsChoose.orgTo join our mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comme...2020-04-0829 minMasters of ScaleRapid Response: Fast pivots for changing needs w/DonorsChoose Charles BestPeople are altruistic – even more so in times of uncertainty. This is what Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose, has learned through 20 years of leading his nonprofit through the terrorist attacks of 9/11, multiple recessions, and now a pandemic. Through it all, he’s learned how to listen what to donors – and grantees – really want, and how to pivot to address changing needs. In the last few weeks DonorsChoose has completely reimagined how it connects grantees with the resources they need, and built a new platform to do it. Because the value of a donation, he says, goes far beyond w...2020-04-0718 min
The Business of GivingCharles Best on how DonorsChoose Adapted to Serve Students Directly at HomeThe following is a conversation between Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Charles Best shares the following:
• 97% of teachers concerned about their students learning during the pandemic.
• How DonorsChoose pivoted to send supplies and resources directly to students homes instead of the classroom.
• The staff emergency fund they’ve created.
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Office Hours with Dorm Room FundCharles Best, Founder & CEO of DonorsChooseIn this episode, Tej Singh interviews Charles Best, the Founder & CEO of DonorsChoose, a crowdfunding platform that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects, like field trips, and buying books. To date, over 4 million donors have collectively funded over 1.5 million projects, directly impacting nearly 40 million students. DonorsChoose is approaching $1 billion donated through its platform.2020-02-0243 min
Google Educator Group of South TexasJan. 2020 - Street View, Contests, & TCEAHost
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My proposal: “GEG-SOUTX is a South Texas community of Google-using educators who share ideas to meet the needs of students through technology, both in the classroom and beyond, to grow in the global economy.”
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Unprofessional EngineeringFuel Your School Interview with Janet Andrade - Episode 180We got the chance to talk to an amazing STEM teacher from Bud Carson Middle School, Janet Andrade. What makes this conversation so interesting you ask? Janet is part of an amazing Fuel Your School program sponsored by our friends at Chevron, who team up with DonorsChoose.org to make it happen.
We discuss how Janet and Chevron are helping to even the playing field for students in lower income neighborhoods, giving them the same opportunities in STEM fields as areas that may already have tech labs available. From 3D printing to prosthetic designs, these kids are doing it all!
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CB Flair On the Air! PodcastA teachable Moment guest Jubilant FlairCb flair with guest Jubilant Flair discussion on education in the big apple. The past, present and future of education. https://www.donorschoose.org/project/a-power-trip-to-the-past/4668965/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=tpc_complete&utm_term=teacher_7012266&rf=facebook-dc-2020-01-tpc_complete-teacher_7012266&challengeid=21535943
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Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educatorsEpisode 11: Diversity is the ruleRiver Suh's book report on Evolution's Rainbow: http://riversuh.com/lesson-plans/2019/11/20/book-report-evolutions-rainbow-diversity-gender-amp-sexuality-in-nature-amp-people
Project Biodiversify: https://projectbiodiversify.org/
Sam's gender-inclusive biology resources: http://sam-long.weebly.com/curriculum.html
Sam's articles: https://www.colorado.edu/journal/assembly/2019/06/30/growing-gender-inclusive-biology-curriculum-framework-and-reflections-secondary-science
https://www.rethinkingschools.org/articles/diversity-is-what-makes-it-interesting-to-study-living-things
Sam's DonorsChoose campaign: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/from-disorder-to-diversity-biology-educ/46485642019-11-2810 min
The Accounting PodcastHow DonorsChoose scaled to $100M+ on cloud ERP 🎙 Live at Sage Intacct AdvantageSponsorsBill.com: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/billTeampay: https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/teampayShow Notes01:09 – Meet Alliah Mohamed, director of accounting and financial operations for DonorsChoose! 01:29 – Bright lights, big city, and one CAP listener in the live audience! 02:07 – How does DonorsChoose work? 03:22 – Because they work with such a mind-boggling number of funds, DonorsChoose uses Sage Intacct to help them track the money04:51 – Before Intacct, DonorsChoose did things the old-fashioned way - manual entry07:01 – Alliah attends Intacct Advantage to get inspiration, education, and connection with other users07:56 – What's in the DonorsChoose tech stack? 09:08 – Why wait for a solution? Buil...2019-11-2211 min
The Report Card with Nat MalkusCitizen Philanthropists and Education Reform with Charles BestIn 2000, Charles Best started DonorsChoose.org, a website that allows teachers to request needed materials for classroom projects, and “citizen philanthropists” from across the country could fund their requests. While DonorsChoose has an impact on individual classrooms, the data it produces creates a map of what materials teachers are requesting in every district of the […]
The post Citizen Philanthropists and Education Reform with Charles Best appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.2019-09-0633 min
Teachers Need TeachersTnT 68 Insider tips on how to get your DonorsChoose.org project fundedIf you scroll through social media, you'll see a lot of teachers posting the amazing things they're doing in their classrooms. This includes lessons, bulletin boards, materials, organization...if a teacher does, you'll see it there! But what if you have bigger dreams for your classroom, but neither you nor your school has the money? Do you just give up on it or use your small paycheck to fund it? Luckily, there are SO MANY people out there who want to help teachers out so that they can provide the best for students. Alex Fagundez from DonorsChoose.org and I...2019-07-0849 min