| Digital Wish Now Offers Educational Pricing on SMART Products |
| Posted by Jon Ketchum at 04:50:37 PM Thu 02/19/2009 |
DigitalWish.org, a public charity on a mission to modernize American schools, makes getting SMART products into schools easier than ever with educational pricing.
Manchester, VT, February 19, 2009 - Getting SMART products into schools is now even more affordable on digitalwish.org. Digital Wish not only offers educational pricing on all SMART products listed on the site, but the organization also automatically matches each purchase by giving 2% - 10% back to teachers every time they place an order. For example, if a donor purchases a SMART Board 680 with Unifi 45 Projector for a teacher, that teacher would automatically receive $66 back in his or her shopping cart to apply to a future purchase. In addition, Digital Wish demands no fee, ensuring that 100% of every donation will benefit classroom teachers and their students.
"Educational pricing is key," said Heather Chirtea, Digital Wish's Founder. "Now donors can purchase SMART products for schools at the reduced, educational price, which makes donor contributions go further, and brings teachers one step closer to modernizing their classrooms. Purchases and monetary contributions are also tax deductible, making Digital Wish a great resource for potential donors."
How it works: Donors and teachers can register for free on digitalwish.org. Teachers set up "wish lists" for the SMART products and other classroom technology they need, and donors can give cash donations or purchase items directly from a teacher's wish list. Using Digital Wish's Class Locator, donors can find teachers or schools anywhere in the United States. After receiving a cash donation, teachers "go shopping" for the technology they need, and Digital Wish donates 2% - 10% of every order back into their shopping cart.
About Digital Wish
As a public charity, Digital Wish is on a mission to modernize American classrooms and prepare students for tomorrow's workforce. Educators build technology wish lists and describe how each resource will be utilized. Their classroom's story is then posted online, for review by any donor. Teachers write project plans or browse a free lesson plan library to find project ideas written by educators, outlining best practices in technology. Digital Wish works with many institutions to set up cost-free grant programs for schools, and then matches every donation with an additional 2%-10% in funding. Visit www.digitalwish.org.
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Digital Wish Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller, [email protected]
Digital Wish
PO Box 255
Milton, DE 19968
866.344.7758 |
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| Double Your Dollars with Digital Wish’s February Fundraising Contest |
| Posted by Kendra Ericson at 08:10:39 PM Thu 01/22/2009 |
If you’re wishing for classroom technology, now is your chance to fundraise your way to success. From now through February 28th, the teacher who raises the most funds for his or her classroom will receive up to $100 in matching funds from Digital Wish and a copy of Tool Factory Workshop V3 (valued at $199.95). Five additional top-fundraising teachers will receive a copy of Tool Factory Workshop V3 (valued at $199.95).
So, where do you begin?
1) Beef up your profile. Use your wish list to tell donors why your classroom needs technology, and how you plan to use it.
2) Spread the word. Print your wish list along with a letter to parents, friends, or the PTA that states how to donate to your class at www.digitalwish.org. Or, simply email your wish list to parents or local community members. Make sure that your community knows that even the smallest donations add up.
3) To get your community involved, have students write letters to local businesses, stating why they need technology to succeed. These letters should also direct potential donors to your profile.
The rules? They’re simple. The teacher who raises the most for his or her classroom on www.digitalwish.org by midnight EST on 02/28/09 wins!
To get a list of other fundraising ideas, check out our fundraising page here:
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/fundraising?id=8
Just be sure that all donations are made through Digital Wish’s site to ensure that they qualify.
If you have any questions or need any suggestions, please feel free to contact Kendra Ericson at 802-375-6721 or [email protected].
Happy fundraising!
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Digital Wish Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller, [email protected]
Digital Wish
PO Box 255
Milton, DE 19968
866.344.7758 |
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| Digital Wish “Friends Contest” Winners Announced |
| Posted by Kendra Ericson at 05:05:28 PM Fri 01/16/2009 |
The competition was fierce, but 26 teachers emerged victorious. Congratulations to the following teachers who, as of today, have a combined total of 5,746 friends on Digital Wish!
Amy London
Trasima Richard
Michelle Moore
Melissa Seilhan
Ronda Thiessen
Carey Babcock
Dona Helmer
Laural Heard
Janet Toto
Karen Etherington
Rhonda Gunnell
Michele Thomas
Misty Savario
Shawn Daley
Andrea Croom
Lori Dupuis
Orlisa Johnson
Lisa Richard
Sally Tatro
Melissa Dalton
Linda Arline
Judith A. Miller
Sheri Edwards
Brenda Hall
Penny Buckalew
Jessica Alred
Grand prize winners received Olympus FE360 digital cameras and runners-up received their choice of Clip Art Station or Elementary Zone Site Licenses.
Not a winner? Don’t worry; Digital Wish will be sponsoring another great contest in February. Check back next week for details.
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Digital Wish Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller, [email protected]
Digital Wish
PO Box 255
Milton, DE 19968
866.344.7758 |
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| Digital Wish Makes Donations Work Harder In Tight Financial Times |
| Posted by Jon Ketchum at 07:59:47 PM Mon 01/05/2009 |
Digitalwish.org, a public charity on a mission to modernize American schools, stretches donor dollars to make educators’ technology wishes come true. Manchester, VT, January 5, 2009 – Digital Wish, a nonprofit charity committed to modernizing classrooms, makes every donation go further. Whether it’s a five dollar or five thousand dollar donation, Digital Wish stretches each gift for teachers by automatically giving 2% - 10% back to teachers every time they place an order. In addition, Digital Wish demands no fee, ensuring that 100% of every donation will benefit classroom teachers and their students.
How it works:
Donors and teachers can register for free on digitalwish.org. Teachers set up “wish lists,” explaining their classroom’s technology needs, and donors can give cash donations or purchase items directly from a teacher’s wish list. Using Digital Wish’s Class Locator, donors can find teachers or schools anywhere in the United States. After receiving a cash donation, teachers “go shopping” for the technology they need, and Digital Wish donates 2% - 10% of every teacher order back into their shopping cart.
“It’s increasingly difficult for schools to acquire the technology they need to prepare students for tomorrow’s jobs in this economy,” said Heather Chirtea, Digital Wish’s Founder. “Every day we hear about funding cuts, so Digital Wish provides a connection between donors and teachers, and every donor counts. Even a $5 donation can make a difference because the individual contributions add up. Together, we can make a difference in education and secure a place for our children in an increasingly competitive job market.”
In these tight financial times, Digital Wish provides donors with the opportunity to make their dollars work harder for a good cause: the future of America’s classrooms and students.
About Digital Wish
As a public charity, Digital Wish is on a mission to modernize American classrooms and prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. Educators build technology wish lists and describe how each resource will be utilized. Teachers write project plans or browse a free lesson plan library to find project ideas written by educators, outlining best practices in technology. Their classroom’s story is then posted online, for review by any donor. Digital Wish works with many institutions to set up cost-free grant programs for schools, then matches every donation with an additional 2%-10% in funding. Visit http://www.digitalwish.org.
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Digital Wish Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller, [email protected]
Digital Wish
PO Box 255
Milton, DE 19968
866.344.7758 |
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| Win a Digital Camera by Making Friends on Digital Wish |
| Posted by Kendra Ericson at 08:44:42 PM Wed 12/10/2008 |
Getting a digital camera for your classroom this holiday season is as easy as making friends. Simply login to your Digital Wish account at www.digitalwish.org and invite other teachers to join, adding them as friends when they do. The 26 teachers with the most friends on January 1, 2009 will win.
- One grand prize winner will receive an 8 mega pixel Olympus FE360 digital camera with battery and recharger.
- 25 additional teachers will receive either a site license to Elementary Zone or Clip Art Station
Simply login, find other teachers, and select “Add Me as a Friend!” from their profile.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kendra Ericson at [email protected] or 802-375-6721.
Best of luck and Happy Holidays.
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Digital Wish Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller, [email protected]
Digital Wish
PO Box 255
Milton, DE 19968
866.344.7758 |
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| Digital Wish 2008 Holiday Promotion |
| Posted by Digital Wish Support at 04:31:08 PM Fri 11/14/2008 |
Looking for a way to make a difference this holiday season?
Instead of wrapping up those musical reindeer socks this year, consider giving your favorite teacher the gift of technology. Use Digital Wish’s class locator to find your local school or teacher, and make a donation that  will fund desperately needed classroom technology.
And the best part? Digital Wish matches your donation with an additional 2%-10% in cash back for the school, so 102%-110% of your donation goes directly towards benefiting your favorite classroom teachers and their students. Donations are always tax deductible.
Run a Campaign
Get a parent campaign together. If each parent donates just a little, the donations will quickly add up to a meaningful gift, such as a digital camera.
You can…
Make cash donations at any level, large or small.
Purchase holiday gifts directly from a teacher’s wish list. Write a personal note and we’ll ship your gift directly to the school.
Email or print your teacher's wish list from their profile to distribute to other parents, community members, or local companies interested in giving to local schools.
Download a flyer to distribute to parents, the PTA or other community members.
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Digital Wish Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller, [email protected]
Digital Wish
PO Box 255
Milton, DE 19968
866.344.7758 |
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| Fundraising Help Available |
| Posted by Heather Chirtea at 03:58:56 PM Fri 10/31/2008 |
Digital Wish has just hired 2 full-time fundraising staff to pursue donations from Fortune 1,000 companies, for your schools. If you know of any local business that may be interested in donating to your school's technology program, we will be happy to contact them on your behalf. Please send any contact information you may have to Polly Davis, [email protected].
If you haven't updated your profile in a while, please take this opportunity to do so. We're working very hard to increase donor funding for schools on Digital Wish, and great profiles are more likely to win grants. We've substantially expanded the product selection with SMART Boards, projectors, video and more -- so don't forget to update your wish list! |
Digital Wish Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller, [email protected]
Digital Wish
PO Box 255
Milton, DE 19968
866.344.7758 |
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| TLN Digital Wish Grant Winners Announced |
| Posted by Jon Ketchum at 03:27:32 PM Thu 10/23/2008 |
| Digital Wish Gives Away $6,000 in Grants to NSBA Members Sunderland, VT, October 23, 2008 – Digital Wish, Vermont based public charity on a mission to modernize American schools, awarded $6,000 in Tool Factory software to four winners of National School Board Association’s TLN Digital Wish Grant.Digital Wish worked closely with NSBA to make this grant opportunity available to the association’s nationwide membership. Participants were asked to register at www.digitalwish.org to increase awareness of Digital Wish’s mission – to assist teachers in securing grants for the classroom technology they need – and winners were chosen at random from the submitted applicants. There were two deadlines set, August 31stand October first. The grand prize winner will be announced at the NSBA T+L (Technology and Learning) conference at the end of October.
August 31st Deadline, Each Winner receives $1,000 in Tool Factory Software:
· Christina McCormick – West Chester Henderson High School, West Chester PA.
· Kurt Bernardo – Orange High School, Pepper Pike, OH.
· Susan Walston – Haysville Alternative High School, Haysville, KS.
Grand Finale, October 1st Winner receives $3,000 in Tool Factory Software:
· Winner will be announced at the NSBA T+L conference!
Announced winners have been notified through Digital Wish and will place their orders through Digital Wish’s online ecommerce system. “There were a record number of participants,” said Heather Chirtea, Digital Wish’s founder, “and we’re thankful to the NSBA staff for helping us increase teacher awareness. There are many free resources available on Digital Wish to help teachers secure funding for their classrooms, and we are thrilled that so many teachers are utilizing them.”
About Digital Wish
As a public charity, Digital Wish is on a mission to modernize American classrooms and prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. Educators build technology wish lists and describe how each resource will be utilized. Teachers write project plans or browse a free lesson plan library to find project ideas written by educators, outlining best practices in technology. Their classroom’s story is then posted online, for review by any donor. Digital Wish works with many institutions to set up grant programs for schools. Visit www.digitalwish.org. |
Digital Wish Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller, [email protected]
Digital Wish
PO Box 255
Milton, DE 19968
866.344.7758 |
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