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We are lucky in
the communities of Groton and Dunstable
to have many outstanding teachers and educators
who teach our children every day, in many ways.
Not just teachers, but administrators, coaches, support staff,
specialists, volunteers and more - all of these people
help contribute to the development of our children
as students and as human beings.
These dedicated
and talented teachers and educators truly do
help our children “Reach for the Stars!”
Show them they are appreciated with a donation
to the Groton Dunstable Education Foundation’s
“Teaching
Stars”
Program!
We’ll send that
special educator a personalized letter of recognition,
honoring them as one of our communities’ stars!
And the money
you donate will be put to work enhancing
the quality of public education in our communities through grants
for innovative classroom programs and professional development -
click
here to see the great programs already in place
thanks to your generous support of our mission!
Who can
give?
Anyone who
wants to honor a special educator!
Parents - in honor of the educator who helped your child reach a
milestone!
Students & former students - in honor of that special teacher who
made a difference!
Teachers & educators - in honor of the colleagues who inspire
them!
Any community member - who cares about our children’s education!
When can I
give?
Any time! Or for any special
occasion, such as:
Graduation - from Elementary School, Middle School or High School
A special performance - concert, play, presentation . . .
The
“big game” - sports championships, MVP awards, personal “bests” . . .
Special honors or awards - National Honor Society induction,
winning the spelling bee,
Chess Club
championship, receiving a scholarship, college acceptance . . .
“Just because” - to show our teachers how we appreciate their
commitment
to our
children’s education!
Who benefits and why?
WE ALL DO!
Teachers benefit
because monies donated are available to them through GDEF grants
for exciting classroom programs and professional development (click
here to see recently
awarded grants) - not to mention the satisfaction of being recognized
as a “Teaching Star”
for excellence in their profession!
Students benefit
because inspired teachers make inspiring teachers!
And we all benefit
because better-educated students make our communities and
the world a better place!
What amount can I
give?
Any amount! From $5 to $5,000
(or more!) - every little bit helps GDEF in our mission
to enhance the quality of public education in our communities. The amount
of your donation
is confidential, and you can also choose to have your donation be anonymous.
How do I give?
The
easiest way to make a donation is by credit card on-line!
Donations are processed
by Network for Good, a charitable donation portal
that
enables you to search and donate to more than 1 million charities
online.
Your donation
is safe, secure, and private, and helps support the issues and
causes you care most about!
Minimum credit
card donation is $10.00.
When you donate
through Network for Good, you will be given a number of options:
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Donation Preference |
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Select a one-time
donation, or a recurring donation.
Make a large donation and split it up over several months! |
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Privacy Preference |
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You can choose to have
your name and/or email address kept off your donation by selecting the
appropriate option.
Note: If you do not include your name, we will be unable to include it in
the acknowledgement letter to the Teaching Star. |
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Designation |
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For a Teaching Stars
donation, enter "Teaching Stars" here. |
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Dedication |
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Enter the Teaching
Star's name here, and a very brief description of why you are honoring
that person. If you would like
more space for your dedication, please print out a form using one of the
links below and send it to us at the address on the form. Check
the "Donated by credit card" option on the form so we'll know your actual
donation has already been made on-line. |
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Donate to
Network for Good |
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At the bottom of the
page where you enter your credit card number, you must choose an option for
the 4.75% processing fee that allows Network for Good to continue to provide
services to other non-profit organizations like GDEF.
- You may choose to have the 4.75%
fee added to your donation. E.g., a $100 donation will actually result
in a charge of $104.75 to your credit card, with $100 going to GDEF
and $4.75 going to NFG. (The entire amount of $104.75 is
tax-deductible.)
- You may choose to have the 4.75%
fee deducted from your total donation. E.g., a $100 donation will
result in a charge of $100.00 to your credit card, with $95.25 going
to GDEF and $4.75 going to NFG. (The entire amount of $100.00 is
tax-deductible.) |
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