ClassWish.org

ClassWish aims to counteract the effects of diminishing budgets allocated to education by offering community leaders a platform to raise funds for their schools and harness the generosity of their communities. Our goal is to make ClassWish the first tool for teachers when their budgets are coming short.

Every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn. Education is the foundation of our nation's future.

ClassWish was founded in 2009 in response to the inadequate situation faced by many classrooms in the US. We wanted to put the newfound power of internet social networks to the benefit of local and cash-strapped schools and to increase the efficiency of their fund-raising over traditional methods. So far teachers have raised thousands of dollars using ClassWish.

 Volunteers with ClassWish.org Are Improving Schools for Children

We are recruiting volunteers to collaborate on the boldest nonprofit initiative we know. We seek smart, accomplished, creative, passionate volunteers from anywhere in the country.

Here is the problem we are tackling: K-12 schools in this country do not have enough resources to let children explore their potential and excel. Books, computers, art supplies, musical instruments, science equipment, sports equipment—and even paper for computers and printers—are all in desperately short supply. Teachers are spending their own money on supplies, and kids are peddling cookie dough and wrapping paper. The situation is unfair, disruptive, grossly inefficient, and entirely inadequate. We’re going to change it.

ClassWish.org, an exciting new nonprofit, will use modern business practices and the latest marketing techniques to help 125,000 schools serving 56 million kids inform, inspire and engage supporters. We just launched the first phase: teachers create Wish Lists of the resources they need. People in the community can see exactly what is needed and how their tax-deductible contributions can help.

About Us: The people behind this campaign include such prominent education and business leaders as Adam Hirsch, COO, Mashable; Laurie Coots, CMO, TBWA; Scott Cutler, EVP, New York Stock Exchange; Esther Dyson, investor and philanthropist; Mark Linaugh, Chief Talent Officer, WPP; Betsy Morgan, former CEO, Huffington Post; Nancy Pelz-Paget, Director, Education and Society Program, Aspen Institute; Delia Pompa, VP of Education, National Council of La Raza; Sharon Robinson, CEO, American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. In addition, Forbes Magazine liked our approach so much that they donated a full page of their March 15 issue to help raise awareness among businesses.

The work: Now, it’s time to engage a tremendous numbers of teachers, parents, alumni/ae businesses, churches, civic organizations, nonprofits, local governments, media partners and celebrities.

Volunteers will work on such projects as:

• marketing to particular audiences, such as businesses, bloggers, press, educators, moms, religious organizations, civic organizations, unions, nonprofits, teens and celebrities

• marketing around particular school subjects, such as science, music, art, reading and sports

• creating and implementing social media campaigns

• building and managing relationships with strategic partners

• building and leading a national network of volunteers

• enhancing the website

• creating graphics and promotional materials

The result of your efforts? Teachers and schools will get the support they need. Parents and communities will be engaged in supporting schools and funding the things they care about. And all of us will be united in helping our children perform at their best.

If you want a great experience doing something you will always be proud of, please contact us at volunteers [at] ClassWish.org.