DonorsChoose.org is excited to announce a fantastic new partnership with Horace Mann, an insurance and financial services company that works with teachers across the country and, much like us, was “Founded by Educators for Educators.” Starting today, Horace Mann kicks off a national $250,000 Double Your Impact (DYI) funding opportunity focused on schools served by their agents.
To see if your school is included, please visit www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/donorschoose/school-availability/. Schools have been hand-selected by Horace Mann based on their location relative to Horace Mann agents. DonorsChoose.org and its staff do not control which schools are included in this opportunity.
Please note – to qualify for the DYI, a project’s total cost (including all fees and the optional doantion) must be $400 or less, and it must be submitted no earlier than February 1st.
In conjunction with this sizeable funding opportunity, Horace Mann is also providing its agents with gift cards that they can use in their neck of the woods to help teachers make their classroom dreams a reality. In total, Horace Mann has committed over half a million dollars to support students and teachers in need this spring, and we’re thrilled for their tremendous support in both funding classroom projects and helping spread the word about DonorsChoose.org to teachers across the nation.
To learn more about Horace Mann and all the financial and insurance solutions they provide teachers, please visit www.horacemann.com.
Our district is listed; however, the new school, Pittsboro Primary is not included in the schools. Is it possible that it could be included in the eligible schools.
http://www.donorschoose.org/meganhobaugh
Comment by Megan Hobaugh — February 1, 2011 at 12:44pm
Our district is listed; however, the new school, Pittsboro Primary is not included in the schools. Is it possible that it could be included in the eligible schools?
http://www.donorschoose.org/meganhobaugh
Comment by Megan Hobaugh — February 1, 2011 at 12:45pm
Do we just submit a project like normal? How do we participate? My school is included.
Comment by Karen Stafford — February 1, 2011 at 12:49pm
Megan,
We’ll get Pittsboro Primary added!
Thanks,
Kirk
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 12:53pm
Its sad to see my school is not listed on there and Horace Mann has done Double Your Impact funding on my projects before!
Comment by Michelle Hopkins — February 1, 2011 at 12:53pm
Karen,
Yes! If your school qualifies, just submit a project (starting today) that costs $400.00 or less in TOTAL costs (including all fees, shipping charges, etc.). Once your project is screened by our team, if it qualifies you’ll see the DYI Horace Mann logo on your project page.
Thanks!
Kirk
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 12:54pm
It’s sad to see that my school is not listed on here when Horace Mann funded many projects through Double Your Impact earlier in the year! Please add Central York School District!!!
Comment by Michelle Hopkins — February 1, 2011 at 12:55pm
I think the districts in my county are the only ones in Ohio unable to participate. I’m surprised with almost every district in the county having 80-90% of students living in poverty. :(
Comment by Becca — February 1, 2011 at 1:25pm
Michelle,
The schools chosen were hand-selected by Horace Mann based on the regions in which their agents work.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 1:26pm
Some of the schools in our district are located under the Texas Department of Education (such as our feeder middle school: KIPP Academy) and yet others such as mine (KIPP Houston High School) are not. Can we be added?
Comment by Anne Aydinian — February 1, 2011 at 1:58pm
I understand. Thanks for the response!
Comment by Becca — February 1, 2011 at 2:04pm
Thanks Kirk! I’m working on a project that I hope I can get finished before the power goes out!
Thank you!
Comment by Megan Hobaugh — February 1, 2011 at 2:39pm
Do we have to mention Horance Mann in our project proposal?
Comment by Mariam — February 1, 2011 at 2:45pm
Mariam,
No, you don’t need to mention Horace Mann in your project proposal.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 2:50pm
Wow Kirk!! You are quick and on top of things! Thank you so much for the response! My project is submitted!!
Comment by Mariam — February 1, 2011 at 3:23pm
I am so excited! My school is on the list. Time to create another project!
Comment by April — February 1, 2011 at 4:00pm
Wish HM could’ve helped more districts. CT has some, but ours wasn’t included.
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The drop down menu for California sats that it is damaged and will not open?
Comment by Robert — February 1, 2011 at 4:32pm
Robert,
You’ll need to make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off to see the eligible schools list.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 4:49pm
It is very generous that you are doing this wonderful deed. I was just wondering why you left out Philadelphia, PA. There are so many high poverty and deserving schools here. Please consider helping us out at Ferguson Elementary School. Every child at our school gets free lunch.
Comment by Robin Finkelstein — February 1, 2011 at 5:19pm
Robin,
The schools chosen were hand-selected by Horace Mann based on the regions in which their agents work.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 5:21pm
Our old school name of South Granville School of Engineering and Applied Studies is listed, but our name was changed this year to South Granville School of Intergratd Technolog and Leadership. Will this be a problem?
Comment by Deborah — February 1, 2011 at 6:13pm
Hello,
When you say “total costs” does that include the optional donation to Donorschoose.org? My project comes to $399 with shipping and taxes, but $470 with the optional donation.
Thank you!
Mary
Comment by Mary — February 1, 2011 at 6:20pm
Debbie,
No, that isn’t a problem, just register as a teacher at the old school name. We’ll update the name eventually :)
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 6:23pm
Mary,
Yes, the $400 limit must include the optional donation. Your project must stay under that $400 threshold, even including the optional donation and all other fees.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 6:25pm
None of New York City or New York State is ther….Hey here’s a great big market just waiting for you!!!!!!
Comment by Karen — February 1, 2011 at 6:27pm
Karen,
The Horace Mann Companies do not conduct business in New York state.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 6:30pm
Hello,
I work in Providence Rhode Island, all the other schools in the district are included except Windmill Elementary School. Could you please add Windmill?
Comment by Cheri Cerio — February 1, 2011 at 6:38pm
Cheri,
That decision will be up to Horace Mann since the hand-selected the schools eligible for this offer. I’d encourage you to submit a project, and if your school is added later, it will become eligible for the DYI.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 6:43pm
So if our schools are listed an Almost Home offer is guaranteed?
Comment by cindy — February 1, 2011 at 6:59pm
Cindy,
If your school is listed then you are ELIGIBLE for the Double Your Impact offer (it is not an Almost Home offer). The other requirements are that you submit a project no earlier than today and the TOTAL project cost be $400 or less. Please remember, Double Your Impact is only an offer for half funding. Other donors will still need to donate to match that funding before the total Horace Mann grant is spent out.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 7:04pm
Just wondered if you would clarify this. It says on the Horace Mann site that the proposal should be posted on dc AFTER Feb.1. Does that mean if we submitted them yesterday and they are not posted yet, Feb. 1, will they NOT be eligible? This is so confusing. Thank you in advance!
Comment by Kelly — February 1, 2011 at 7:21pm
Kelly,
If you submitted your project BEFORE today (2/1/11) it won’t qualify. This offer is only for projects that teachers submit starting today onward.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 7:28pm
Thanks for your reply. How can I get it taken down and then resubmitted? I really wanted to time it right and with the wording being different on the 2 sites, Horace Mann and dc, I guess I read the wrong one. Can you help me with that?
Comment by Kelly — February 1, 2011 at 7:32pm
My school district (Buckeye Elementary District in Buckeye AZ) is listed, but Inca Elementary is not listed. Is my school participating?
Comment by Michele — February 1, 2011 at 7:40pm
Kelly,
You cannot remove a project and resubmit it. You can choose to cancel a project and then create a new one, but you will lose the point you used to submit the first project, so I wouldn’t advise doing that unless you have extra points in your account to use.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 7:57pm
Michele,
Horace Mann will be updating the list of eligible schools monthly. If you’d like your school included, please go to http://www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/donorschoose.aspx and read their instructions to contact your local Horace Mann agent to get your school added.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 7:59pm
Hi – My school district – Maricopa Unified School District 20 – is listed as one of your chosen districts, but the schools next to it are not MUSD 20 Schools. What do we need to do to get this fixed? Thanks!
Comment by Suzanne — February 1, 2011 at 8:10pm
Thank you so much Kirk, for your prompt reply. I rechecked the list of schools in Providence, RI and just wanted you to know some of the schools on the list have been closed. Is there any way to contact Horace Mann directly and let them know?
Comment by Cheri — February 1, 2011 at 8:37pm
Under Utah, Granite School District is listed but Plymouth Elementary is not on the list. Can you check to see if it can be added? Thank you.
Comment by Cindy — February 1, 2011 at 8:53pm
I just emailed a Horace Mann agent located not far from Philadelphia. Will that help us be part of the eligible schools? One third of the teachers from my school are involved in Donors Choose. This would be so helpful The name of my school is Joseph Ferguson.http://www.donorschoose.org/Robinjoy
Comment by Robin Finkelstein — February 1, 2011 at 8:59pm
Suzanne,
If you have issues with the list of schools eligible, please go to http://www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/donorschoose.aspx and read their instructions on how to contact your local agent
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 10:02pm
Cheri,
Don’t worry about schools that have been closed. They may be on the eligibility list, but if they are closed they won’t be able to use DonorsChoose.org, so no worries :)
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 10:03pm
Cindy,
If you have issues with the list of schools eligible, please go to http://www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/donorschoose.aspx and read their instructions on how to contact your local agent
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 10:03pm
Robin,
Thanks for contacting your nearest Horace Mann agent! They’ll help to determine if your school should be eligible or not based on their territory. Other teachers – follow Robin’s great lead and go to http://www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/donorschoose.aspx and follow their instructions to contact your local agent if you think your school is wrongfully omitted. It is probably helpful for you to read all the other questions we’ve answered before posting a comment, too.
Thanks, and stay safe and warm if you’re being hit by this horrible blizzard!
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 10:06pm
The School Districts on the left side do not match up with the schools on the right side for Arizona. It appears that someone just copied and pasted the right side several times. It is not correct. I have worked in several school districts and they are all wrong. My currect school district is listed, but none of the schools appear on the right side. I think my agent needs some help correcting the districts and the corresponding schools.
Comment by Marianne Griffith — February 1, 2011 at 10:27pm
How can a school get on the list…will it be too late for this year?
Comment by Yolanda Reyes — February 1, 2011 at 10:35pm
Yolanda,
Only schools selected by Horace Mann are on the list.
Comment by Kirk — February 1, 2011 at 10:58pm
Kirk,
If you check the wording on the HM website, it says “not posted’ before Feb 1 – it doesn’t say “submitted”. Since that info was posted before the blog info, some of us went by the HM info. Those few hours are going to hurt several of us.
Comment by MJ — February 2, 2011 at 7:22am
I am sad to see that Midwest City – Del City School District is not listed but most other oklahoma schools are. Am I missing our name or what? Schwartz Elementary is my school.
Comment by alison w — February 2, 2011 at 2:40pm
Other schools in our district are listed, but ours is not. Can you add Hayes Elementary (Intermediate) to the list of eligible Cobb County Georgia schools?
Comment by Cynthia Turner — February 2, 2011 at 3:35pm
I was wondering if Mountain View School District in El Monte, California could be added and also my daughter’s school district which is Monrovia Unified School District in Monrovia California.
Thanks.
Comment by Nora — February 2, 2011 at 4:49pm
Thank you Horace Mann for helping out schools! My school is not listed, but I am not worried. I am glad that you are willing to help out as many districts and schools as possible. Thank you again for all your help with support education.
Comment by Kari — February 2, 2011 at 9:35pm
Our district is listed (Dallas ISD -NW learning community) but my school is not listed. Can you please add George Washington Carver Elementary to the list of eligible schools? Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter!
Comment by GLORIA GARCIA — February 3, 2011 at 1:38am
Teachers,
DonorsChoose.org does not have any control over which schools are included in this opportunity. Horace Mann has hand-selected the schools to include.
Comment by Kirk — February 3, 2011 at 12:48pm
My school qualifies for HM funding and was submitted Feb. 1. It just posted and does not have any funding from HM. It’s under $400. Do you know what is going on? Thanks!
Comment by Kelly — February 3, 2011 at 11:04pm
Kelly,
Your project has been fully funded thanks to Horace Mann!
Comment by Kirk — February 4, 2011 at 10:10am
I tried emailing two agents in my area to see if my school could be added, and they never responded to me. Hopefully everyone else has better luck than I did.
Comment by Michele — February 5, 2011 at 5:22pm
Can you add Inca Elementary School in Buckeye AZ?
Comment by Michele — February 5, 2011 at 5:23pm
I tried contacting my local agent to see if he could help get my school connecting to Donors choose. He never responded to either of my emails. I work in Phila. PA at Ferguson School. I know quite a few teachers from my school would greatly benefit from Horace Mann.
I contacted KEYSTONE AGENCY
STEVEN DELISLE, Manager
(866) 756-0522
Comment by robin Finkelstein — February 5, 2011 at 11:18pm
How long does it take for the HM funding to be applied to projects?
Comment by Graquetta — February 6, 2011 at 8:34am
My school is not listed for Peach County GA. It is a new school. Can it be added: Kay Road Elementary School?
Thank you,
Ms. Maddox
Comment by Laneah Maddox — February 6, 2011 at 9:36am
Michele and Robin,
For most schools, contacting your Horace Mann agent won’t matter since the schools included in this DYI opportunity were hand-selected by the company and only in the cases of an oversight (such as all the other schools in your district being included but not yours) will Horace Mann be adding schools to eligibility list. Although we know that all schools and teachers could benefit from this opportunity, only schools on the Horace Mann site via the link we shared qualify at this time. We hope you have great success using DonorsChoose.org and showcasing your project to thousands of other donors across the nation.
Comment by Kirk — February 6, 2011 at 5:56pm
Michele,
I cannot add schools to the DYI since only schools hand-selected by Horace Mann are included.
Laneah,
If your school is new and not in the DonorsChoose.org database, please create a teacher account and follow the steps provided to get your new school listed with us. Getting your school added to our database, however, does not make your school eligible for this offer from Horace Mann.
Graquetta,
If your project qualifies for this DYI opportunity, you should see the Horace Mann logo on your project once it is submitted, screened, and live on our site.
Comment by Kirk — February 6, 2011 at 5:58pm
I submitted a project. It looks that it qualifies for Double Your Impact funding. My school is listed and it is under $400. How do I get it screened?
Wilma Marrero-Crespo
Let’s Hear Loud and Clear (426262)
Comment by Wilma — February 7, 2011 at 8:55pm
When is the funding opportunity over?
Comment by Ms. Ryan — February 7, 2011 at 10:51pm
Wilma,
If your project qualifies, once you submit it and it is screened by our team, the Horace Mann DYI logo will automatically appear on your project.
Ms. Ryan,
This funding opportunity will end once the $250,000 grant is depleted. We’re not sure how long this will take, but it should last at least a few months.
Comment by Kirk — February 8, 2011 at 10:32am
I posted a project on February 1 and it was approved – however it still does not show the Horace Mann logo (only Lincy Foundation). Can you please let me know who I would contact about having the Horace Mann fuding also help my project? My school does qualify and is on the list.
Comment by Christine — February 8, 2011 at 5:08pm
Christine,
A project can only qualify for one DYI offer at a time. Your project successfully qualified for the Lincy Foundation DYI offer, so the Horace Mann offer will not apply to your project. The great thing is that there are so many amazing funders willing to support your project!
Comment by Kirk — February 8, 2011 at 5:16pm
All the schools in Plant City are listed but our charter school. We are part of Hillsborough County area 6. Any chance some of our teachers projects that were just posted could have some help being funded. Thank you
Comment by Pam — February 8, 2011 at 6:38pm
Hello! I just had two projects posted today and I am in a Horace Mann school, but I don’t see the Horace Mann logo or the DYI listed…
Comment by Stephanie Wofford — February 8, 2011 at 7:54pm
Stephanie,
One of your projects is currently participating in the Horace Mann DYI and you should see the logo on it. The other project does not meet the DYI cost requirements (it needs to cost $400 or less to qualify), so it will not be eligible for the Horace Mann DYI.
Comment by Kirk — February 9, 2011 at 1:11am
I see every school in our district except ours listed. Could we please have Math Sci Arts Academy-West added?
(This is the short hand version of Iberville Parish Math, Science and Arts Academy-West.)
Thank you!
Comment by Loren McIntyre — February 9, 2011 at 12:16pm
I’ve been waiting to get my project screened. It’s been posted and it qualifies according to the requirements? I don’t see the HM logo on it. How long does it take?
Comment by Wilma Marrero-Crespo — February 9, 2011 at 2:00pm
Wilma,
You should see the Horace Mann logo on your project now!
Comment by Kirk — February 9, 2011 at 2:23pm
My school is included on the list of schools however it is not listed on my current project page. How can I add this?
Comment by Kathleen — February 9, 2011 at 4:22pm
Kathleen,
Your project doesn’t meet the other requirements of this DYI funding opportunity. Projects must be submitted no sooner than 2/1/11 and must have a total cost of $400 or less. Your project costs more than that, but feel free to submit another project that meets those qualifications and it should qualify since your school is eligible for this offer from Horace Mann.
Comment by Kirk — February 9, 2011 at 4:27pm
My district is included Bellwood, IL District 88 however my school is not listed. I called my agent and asked if I could still put a project to be hopefully funded by HM. He said just to go ahead and post it but I wanted to be sure.
Could you please add Roosevelt Middle School to the eligibility list under Bellwood, IL Dirtrict 88? I really hope I can obtain some simple classroom supplies by this great opportunity.
Comment by Esther — February 10, 2011 at 12:05am
Esther,
Right now your school is not on the list of included schools. That list was hand-selected by Horace Mann, so I cannot add your school. If they instruct me to add your school, I will, and at that time you’ll see the Horace Mann logo appear on your project.
Comment by Kirk — February 10, 2011 at 11:20am
I am in a Horace Mann school and have projects up that should be eligible for the match offer according to the submission guidelines; however there is no match offer showing. I would appreciate your help.
Comment by Jennifer Luckart — February 11, 2011 at 12:36am
I was hoping to see V. Sue Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on this offer as I am a first time donorschoose.org teacher and we are not on the list :( Can we get added to help support our students too? Thanks!
Comment by Shawn Havill — February 11, 2011 at 12:41am
Jennifer,
You have one live project that qualifies for this DYI, and I’ve added it so you should now see the Horace Mann logo on your project.
Shawn,
The schools were hand-selected by Horace Mann so I cannot add any schools to the eligibility list. Your project will still be seen by thousands of other donors and may be eligible for future DYI offers from other partners.
Comment by Kirk — February 11, 2011 at 10:41am
Kirk,
Thanks so much for your prompt assistance!
Comment by Jennifer — February 11, 2011 at 10:59am
I am in a Horace Mann school. I have two projects that should qualify for the DYI matching funds with HM. The matching funds have not been applied. Can you help me? Thanks
Comment by Danielle Aultman — February 11, 2011 at 9:09pm
Hi Kyle,
I have a new project that just posted and should qualify for the DYI offer. I would appreciate your assistance again.
Thank you,
Jennifer
Comment by Jennifer — February 12, 2011 at 10:05am
Oops, should have said Kirk! Sorry about that.
Comment by Jennifer — February 12, 2011 at 10:07am
I have a project that needs attention. My school is Eberhart, in Chicago (CPS). Are we included as a Horace Mann school?
Please visit my project http://www.donorschoose.org/jshal28, and let me know how I can get your support.
Comment by Jenine Shalabi — February 12, 2011 at 5:02pm
I submitted my project and my school qualifies but I don’t see the HM logo on my project page. Please help?
Comment by Bianca — February 13, 2011 at 9:22am
I put in my project not realizing there was this great opportunity. My project ended up being $409.00.
http://www.donorschoose.org/sshollowell
Comment by Susan Hollowell — February 13, 2011 at 11:38am
My district, Dallas ISD, and my learning community (southwest) is listed, but not my school: Winnetka Elementary. Is there a way to get Winnetka Elementary of Dallas ISD’s SW Learning Community listed?
Thanks!!
Comment by Kathryn Ewton — February 13, 2011 at 11:13pm
Kirk,
I teach at Iberville Parish Math, Science and Arts Academy-West in Plaquemine, Louisiana (Iberville Parish School District). Every other school is listed. Could you please add ours?
Comment by Loren — February 13, 2011 at 11:30pm
Danielle,
Your projects do qualify, and they’ve been added to the DYI!
Thanks!
Comment by Kirk — February 14, 2011 at 9:30am
Jennifer,
Your project has been added to the DYI. It would help if you don’t change the expiration date when submitting a project. By using the default expiration date, it will ensure that the DYI picks up your project if it’s at a qualifying school and $400 or less.
Thanks!
Comment by Kirk — February 14, 2011 at 9:34am
Jenine,
Please visit http://www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/donorschoose.aspx to see if your school qualifies.
Comment by Kirk — February 14, 2011 at 9:35am
Bianca,
I can’t help without knowing your last name or project ID number.
Comment by Kirk — February 14, 2011 at 9:35am
Susan,
I’m sorry but only projects costing $400.00 or less and at a qualifying school will qualify for this DYI.
Comment by Kirk — February 14, 2011 at 9:36am
Kathryn and Loren,
I cannot add your schools to the DYI since each included school was hand-selected by Horace Mann. If you feel yours was wrongfully omitted please visit http://www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/donorschoose.aspx and follow their instructions
Comment by Kirk — February 14, 2011 at 9:37am
Kirk,
Thanks so much for your help!
Comment by Danielle Aultman — February 14, 2011 at 9:38am
We only have today left on our project. Anything you can give will help.
http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=441764
Comment by Ms. M — February 14, 2011 at 9:48am
My project #520455 has not yet been included in the DYI though it should qualify. I did change the expiration date, so might that account for it?
Comment by Ms. S — February 14, 2011 at 10:14am
Ms. S.,
I just added your project to the DYI. Yes, it wasn’t being picked up due to the different expiration date. Thanks for letting me know!
Comment by Kirk — February 14, 2011 at 10:28am
Kirk re: #66 setting up an account. I do have an account and have had 19 projects funded for my school: Kay Road Elementary in Peach County. We took the place of Hunt Primary School which no longer exists. Hunt Primary was in Ft. Valley, we are in Byron. Please see if we can be added. Thank you.
Comment by Laneah Maddox — February 14, 2011 at 5:16pm
I submitted my project and my school qualifies but I don’t see the HM logo on my project page. Please help? My project ID Number is 524469.
Comment by Bianca — February 14, 2011 at 9:28pm
Bianca,
Thanks for letting us know! Your project is now eligible for the DYI and you shuold see the Horace Mann logo on your project soon.
Comment by Kirk — February 14, 2011 at 10:09pm
Hi Kirk…it’s me again! I am having another issue with project 517118. Last night I had $30 left on it. This morning I had an emIl that I had a donation during the night and it looks like it was for $30; however my project has jumped back to needing $97 and the HM DYI logo is gone.
I saw your previous message about not changing the date; however these are supplies that I really need within the next few weeks.
Thanks again,
Jennifer
Comment by Jennifer — February 15, 2011 at 8:17am
Jennifer,
Thanks for letting us know about that technical glitch. Your project has been fully funded now thanks to Horace Mann’s DYI offer!
Comment by Kirk — February 15, 2011 at 10:41am
Kirk,
Thank you again for your help. I appreciate your assistance.
Jennifer
Comment by Jennifer — February 15, 2011 at 1:17pm
Hi Kirk,
I have a new project that just posted and I think that it should be eligible for the HM match. The project is #519809.
Thanks for your help.
Comment by Marisa — February 15, 2011 at 2:52pm
Marisa,
Your project has been added to the DYI, thanks!
Comment by Kirk — February 15, 2011 at 2:56pm
If a teacher has a project that is only needing around $93 left which is more than half funded, can that teacher go in and finalize everything expecting the Horace Mann funding to make up the final $93?
Comment by Candy — February 16, 2011 at 12:30am
Candy,
The way the DYI program works is that it only applies to projects that still need at least half of the funding to be donated. Since this DYI only applied to projects submitted from 2/1/11 onward, new projects that qualify should automatically pick up the DYI before anyone has the chance to donate other funds to them, thus avoiding the situation you outline. If there is a project that you think should have had Horace Mann DYI funding and it is already over half-funded, let me know what the project is (name/id) and I’ll see what I can do.
Comment by Kirk — February 16, 2011 at 10:06am
I see my school district listed; however, the schools next to it are not in our district???
http://www.donorschoose.org/MsHanson
Comment by Angela — February 16, 2011 at 6:35pm
Hi Kirk, Do special requests still qualify for a DYI offer? For instance, if my special request stays under $400 would it still qualify for the HM offer and would a Special request for a HP item qualify for the HP match offer?
Thanks again for your help. Jennifer
Comment by Jennifer — February 17, 2011 at 5:25pm
Jennifer,
Yes, special requests under $400 can still qualify for the Horace Mann DYI offer. I have no idea about the HP offer, but I’d encourage you to submit it and then followup with our customer service team if it doesn’t qualify for the HP DYI after it is screened and live on the site.
Comment by Kirk — February 17, 2011 at 5:27pm
I have 176 dollars left to go on my project and only 10 more days. I teach in Cleveland Tx, and my students and I would be very grateful for your support! http://www.donorschoose.org/brodriguez
Comment by Bobbie Rodriguez — February 17, 2011 at 9:15pm
I also just created another project that she be posted soon, please support my community and my students. Thanks
http://www.donorschoose.org/bgrodriguez
Comment by Bobbie — February 17, 2011 at 10:08pm
Hi Kirk, My school qualifies for the Horace Mann offer, but my latest project doesn’t reflect it. Can you please help? Thank you.
Comment by Suzanne — February 20, 2011 at 3:53pm
Suzanne,
Thanks for letting us know. Your schools was in our database twice, and only one of the entries was added to the Horace Mann DYI. I’ve added your school now (both entries), so your project should qualify.
Comment by Kirk — February 20, 2011 at 6:41pm
I just had a new project post and it didn’t show the Horace Mann DYI. Can you please help me! Thanks!
Comment by Danielle Aultman — February 21, 2011 at 10:39am
Danielle,
The DYI logo should show up on your project later today.
Comment by Kirk — February 21, 2011 at 10:43am
Kirk,
Thanks! Also Do you know what the cut off date for projects to be funded before DC stops shipping materials for the summer?
Comment by Danielle Aultman — February 21, 2011 at 10:51am
Kirk,
I have a new project and it does not show the Horace Mann DYI. Can you help me again? Thanks!
Comment by Danielle Aultman — February 22, 2011 at 6:56pm
Danielle,
You should be all set now.
Comment by Kirk — February 22, 2011 at 7:08pm
project listed on this link had double your impact funding removed: http://bit.ly/f0W0yP
Why? It meets all guidelines listed above. When project was completed, the matching funds were taken away.
Comment by Brian — February 22, 2011 at 7:41pm
Brian,
Not sure why that technical glitch happened, but I made sure the Horace Mann funds got applied, and the project is now fully funded.
Comment by Kirk — February 22, 2011 at 7:59pm
Hi Kirk,
My project (ID 531371) just posted but I don’t see the Horace Mann DYI logo. I believe it should qualify. Can you take a look for me? Thanks!
Comment by Marna — February 23, 2011 at 10:21am
Marna,
For projects where the teacher changes the expiration date (like yours), it could take up to 3 days for it to get added to the DYI since it has to be done manually. I’ve added your project now.
Comment by Kirk — February 23, 2011 at 10:46am
My project (531570) was just posted today and my school is on the list. I believe it should qualify it is under $400. Is there a reason why it was not DYI? Thanks!
Comment by Raelynn Pfaff — February 23, 2011 at 1:05pm
Raelynn,
If you changed the expiration date on your project, it has to be manually added to the DYI, and that can take up to 3 days, but rest assured, it will get added.
Thanks!
Comment by Kirk — February 23, 2011 at 1:23pm
I teach at a qualifying school for the Hoarce Mann matching dollars and my project page is not indicating the matching funds. Can you help?
Comment by Melissa Sampson — February 23, 2011 at 1:35pm
Melissa,
Only projects with a total cost of $400 or less qualify for this offer.
Comment by Kirk — February 23, 2011 at 2:35pm
Hi Kirk,
I have a new project posted that meets the DYI requirement. It was a special request and I did change the expiration date. It’s project #530833. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Comment by Jennifer — February 24, 2011 at 10:16am
Jennifer,
If you changed the expiration date, it can take up to 3 days for the DYI logo to be added to your project, but rest assured that it will be added soon as long as it qualifies.
Comment by Kirk — February 24, 2011 at 11:26am
We had a representative come to my new school, Hawks Nest Intermediate, and tell us of this program. I have now submitted and been approved for a project, but I do not see the Horace Mann money added. When I look at the list of apporved schools, we are not on it. How can I get the money added to my account, and how do we get mys chool added on the list?
Comment by Kim — February 25, 2011 at 9:45am
Hi Kirk!
Sorry I didn’t run across this blog before I posted my project a couple of days ago. It is project number 532132 and meets all the qualifications for the Horace Mann match. I did however change the expiration date in hopes of receiving the supplies before the school year ends. Just wanted to give you a heads up so hopefully I can get the matching grant before funds run out! Thanks so much!
Kimy
Comment by Kimy — February 25, 2011 at 10:48am
Kimy,
Thanks for letting me know, your project has been added.
Kim,
I”m checking with Horace Mann, but it’s likely your school will be included in the DYI when they update their list of qualifying schools next month (since an agent presented there).
Comment by Kirk — February 25, 2011 at 10:56am
Hi Kirk,
My project, number 532002 meets the criteria for the Horace Mann match, but it is not showing on my page . I was hoping to have the funding completed for my project before the grant money runs out. Can you check it out for me? Thanks, Gen
Comment by Gen — February 25, 2011 at 1:44pm
I wondered how long this funding opportunity will be available. Please let me know. Thanks for doing this for educators!
Comment by ann — February 26, 2011 at 10:52am
Ann,
We don’t know how long this opportunity will last since it’s contingent on citizen philanthropist donations, but I wouldn’t expect it to last past April.
Comment by Kirk — February 27, 2011 at 4:58pm
I contacted my Horace Mann rep and was disappointed when I was asked to give him ‘10 minutes’ of my time to discuss Horace Mann insurance options,ect.. How disappointing! I thought they were donating to help educators not to try and sell insurance plans to schools! Double edged sword going on here!
Comment by Susan Kopecki — February 28, 2011 at 8:35pm
I am very surprised to see that Milwaukee Public Schools were not listed for this program. Do I contact a local Horace Mann Agent to see how to get my school part of this program?
Comment by Jessica — March 1, 2011 at 11:09pm
Susan,
Meeting with a Horace Mann agent is not necessary to participate in this funding opportunity, so you can certainly politely decline. Horace Mann does provide some fantastic services to teachers which they are hoping to make educators more aware of through this generous partnership and funding opportunity.
Comment by Kirk — March 2, 2011 at 10:34am
Jessica,
The schools included in this funding opportunity were chosen by Horace Mann based on the communities in which their agents work. If your school/district isn’t included, it’s likely because Horace Mann doesn’t conduct business in your area.
Comment by Kirk — March 2, 2011 at 10:35am
Hi, Kirk,
Our city is listed and the school down the street is but not MIles El in Huntington Park. Can we be listed?
Lisa
Comment by Lisa Robles — March 3, 2011 at 12:48pm
Hi Lisa,
We don’t have any control over which schools are included since they were hand-selected by Horace Mann.
Comment by Kirk — March 3, 2011 at 12:50pm
Is the Horace Mann DYI still available? If so I just had two new projects post that qualify. Can you help me? Thanks!
Comment by Danielle Aultman — March 7, 2011 at 12:29pm
Danielle,
Thanks, your projects have been added to the DYI (it’s still available).
Comment by Kirk — March 7, 2011 at 1:08pm
How do you get the Horace Mann funding? Do we need to notify them?
Comment by lisa raymond — March 7, 2011 at 1:19pm
Lisa,
To be eligible for this DYI offer from Horace Mann, you must teach at a school designated by Horace Mann (see the blog post above for the link to learn more and see if your school is included) and your total project cost must be less than $400.
Comment by Kirk — March 7, 2011 at 1:22pm
I teach at a school designated by Horace Mann. It is sad that the project has to be less then $400 including the donation to DonorsChoose.org. My project could have been eligible other wise but because I choose to support DonorsChoose.org I went over by $42.34
Comment by Cathy — March 9, 2011 at 7:24am
Cathy,
The $400 stipulation has been a guideline for Horace Mann since the campaign launched, and that had been communicated to teachers via this blog, the Horace Mann site, and our teacher newsletter. As a teacher submitting a project, there is no option to remove the optional donation to DonorsChoose.org since that is built into the cost of the project, and it is up to the donors to choose if they want to include that in their donation or not.
But don’t worry – your project will have a great chance for funding thank to the thousands of individuals who visit DonorsChoose.org to contribute to projects like yours!
Comment by Kirk — March 9, 2011 at 10:09am
I am a Horace Mann school as per their website but my grants haven’t been touched by them- under $400. I submitted them after Feb 1. How do I get flagged for a donation from Horace Mann?
Comment by Lisa Decker — March 9, 2011 at 7:52pm
My school is designated as a Horace Mann School. I put up a project this week that is under $400- it’s $399 but that’s still under the 400. However, I do not have the 2x matching symbol from Horace Mann, nor any donation. What should I do?
Comment by Meghan — March 9, 2011 at 9:40pm
Lisa,
All of your projects currently qualify for the Horace Mann Double Your Impact offer. You can tell by the Horace Mann and DYI logo that you see on your project page near the donation box. This isn’t a guarantee of funding, but rather a DYI is an opportunity for Horace Mann to match the donations made by other individuals. If they donate half of the funding needed for your project, Horace Mann’s donation will kick in, but until that point it’s just an “offer” of funding.
This funding opportunity isn’t going to last much longer, so be sure to rally supporters to donate to your projects if you’d like to take advantage of the DYI offer. You can learn more about our DYI program at http://help.donorschoose.org/app/answers/detail/a_id/167
Comment by Kirk — March 9, 2011 at 9:45pm
Meghan,
Your project has been added to the DYI!
Comment by Kirk — March 9, 2011 at 9:48pm
What do you mean by the Horace Mann funding won’t last much longer? Can you give us an estimated number of days? I may just finish the funding myself but it would be best if I had an estimated time frame that the funding would be pulled. Our agent told us that once our project was posted and qualifies then the $$ was already allotted for that project until the expiration date of the project, was that not true?
Comment by Julie — March 10, 2011 at 2:40pm
Julie,
Your agent must have been confused, because the money is not guaranteed but merely an offer if the other half of funding is provided by other donors. That offer only lasts until the grant runs out. We don’t know when exactly that will happen (since it’s contingent on donors matching Horace Mann’s offer for each project), but it will likely be within the next 5 days.
The funding opportunity lasts until the grant expires, but it does NOT last until your project expires. The grant will expire much sooner than your project does, at which time you will lose the DYI offer, but your project will still be eligible for donations from thousands of other donors at our site.
Comment by Kirk — March 10, 2011 at 2:46pm
Thanks for the explanation! Will help with the planning!
Comment by Julie — March 10, 2011 at 5:08pm
I have had several proposals posted as of yesterday. My proposal did have the logo yesterday, but not today. Does this mean that the funding offer has expired. Will there be any more funding opprtunities in the future?
Comment by Sharla — March 11, 2011 at 12:20pm
Hi Sharla,
Yes, the Horace Mann DYI funding offer ended this morning! $250,000 was spent over less than 6 weeks. There are constantly other DYI and Almost Home funding opportunities on our site, so you may see other corporate/foundation logos on your project in the future offering a funding opportunity. Also, rest assured that your project will be visible to thousands of individual donors who visit our site and fund projects. The average project has a success rate >65%!
Comment by Kirk — March 11, 2011 at 12:49pm
My district and several schools are listed, but Western Heights Middle School is not listed. Is this an oversight?
Comment by Angela Echard — March 11, 2011 at 1:24pm
Angela,
I’m not sure, but this funding opportunity has concluded.
Comment by Kirk — March 11, 2011 at 1:25pm
Please bring the funding back. My project was about to be funded and now it is back to square one. I felt so strongly about the project that I was going to donate the rest of the money myself. I can’t afford the whole project, but with Horace Mann’s funding it was a real possibility. Please see projects:
539361
Do You Read My Wavelength? or Should I Say Frequency?
540883
We Need Sound!!!
Thank you so much
Comment by Mr. B — March 12, 2011 at 2:05pm
Our school is listed, however I have a proposal that had the double your impact funding opportunity on the proposal page, but now it’s gone. Is there a certain amount of time that it will stay, or did they choose to take away the funding opportunity?
Comment by Anjanetta Irving — March 12, 2011 at 2:10pm
Hi Kirk,
I recently submitted my project. It is under $400 and my school is on the eligibility list. Where should I see the Horace Mann DYI? I do not see it on the project page. Thanks for your time.
Comment by Casey Duncan — March 12, 2011 at 7:57pm
Hi,
last week my project showed that it was 1/2 funded by Horace Mann, but now the money is gone…what happened???
Comment by Ms. G — March 13, 2011 at 5:49pm
Mr. B, Anjanetta, Casey, and Ms. G,
This Double Your Impact opportunity expired on March 11th. The grant has been spent out and concluded.
Thanks to Horace Mann’s generosity, $250,000 was spent over less than 6 weeks. There are constantly other DYI and Almost Home funding opportunities on our site, so you may see other corporate/foundation logos on your project in the future offering a funding opportunity. Also, rest assured that your project will be visible to thousands of individual donors who visit our site and fund projects. The average project has a success rate over 65%!
Comment by Kirk — March 14, 2011 at 12:11am
I have a project waiting for approval and I work at an approved school. The project totals about $170. How do I go about getting this funding?
Comment by Kristen — March 16, 2011 at 12:25pm
Kristen,
This funding opportunity has expired. Please read the other comments above for more information. Your project still has a great chance of getting funded by thousands of other donors who visit DonorsChoose.org!
Comment by Kirk — March 16, 2011 at 12:36pm
Thank you so much for the DYI program! One of my projects was fully funded and I already have my materials. Thank you for the support you give to teachers and their students. We appreciate you!
Comment by Ms. G — March 16, 2011 at 5:36pm
my project is under $400 and my school is listed as one of the Horace Mann schools, yet I do not see the logo posted on my project?
TIA
Comment by Cate Hugo — March 17, 2011 at 8:39pm
Cate,
This funding opportunity has expired. Please read the other comments above for more information. Your project still has a great chance of getting funded by thousands of other donors who visit DonorsChoose.org!
Comment by Kirk — March 18, 2011 at 8:57am
I just read that the funding has expired. I am sad to see this, because my school was on the list and i was hoping to get mine partially funded!!!
Comment by christie — March 21, 2011 at 5:13am
Although I missed this opportunity by a couple weeks, I want to say how incredibly generous this program was! A co-worker got 2 of her projects partially funded by Horace Mann. You have set a wonderful example and expressed your respect for what we do each day. So, thanks! Hope this program might return again one day.
Comment by Cyndi Felton — March 23, 2011 at 11:08pm
How do you get the matching funds for your project? There are several at my school that seem to qualify but we’ve not seen any matching funds. Thanks!
Comment by Elaine — March 25, 2011 at 7:05am
Elaine,
This match offer expired on March 11th. Thanks to Horace Mann’s generosity, $250,000 was spent over less than 6 weeks. There are constantly other DYI and Almost Home funding opportunities on our site, so you may see other corporate/foundation logos on your project in the future offering a funding opportunity. Also, rest assured that your project will be visible to thousands of individual donors who visit our site and fund projects. The average project has a success rate over 65%!
Comment by Kirk — March 25, 2011 at 1:27pm
Hi there…My project should be live any day now. It is for under $400. Will I see the impact offer applied automatically?
Thanks.Sharon
Comment by Sharon ross — March 26, 2011 at 10:33am
Hi! I wanted to express my thanks to the Horace Mann company for providing this opportunity! I had three projects partially funded last month when the promotion was still going on, and our local Horace Mann Rep. came to our school to help explain how to maximize our chances! He also shared with us that the Double Impact Offer from Horace Mann will become available in the future as well, but the date is unknown at this time. What a great thing for a company to do!
Comment by Stephanie — March 27, 2011 at 10:48am
Our school is listed on the Horace Mann school finder link. However, the project I posted is not labeled as a donor’s match project. Does it just take more time?
Comment by Sarah Hagerman-Holm — March 27, 2011 at 7:55pm
Sharon and Sarah,
This match offer expired on March 11th. Thanks to Horace Mann’s generosity, $250,000 was spent over less than 6 weeks. There are constantly other DYI and Almost Home funding opportunities on our site, so you may see other corporate/foundation logos on your project in the future offering a funding opportunity. Also, rest assured that your project will be visible to thousands of individual donors who visit our site and fund projects. The average project has a success rate over 65%!
Comment by Kirk — March 27, 2011 at 10:33pm
Our school changed our name this year. The donorschoose site has the correct new name of Mobridge Upper elementary, but Horace Mann has the old name Beadle Elementary listed. Is there a way to get this updated with Horace Mann so we can recieve the match funding?
Comment by Kim — March 28, 2011 at 8:55am
Kim,
This match offer expired on March 11th. Thanks to Horace Mann’s generosity, $250,000 was spent over less than 6 weeks. There are constantly other DYI and Almost Home funding opportunities on our site, so you may see other corporate/foundation logos on your project in the future offering a funding opportunity. Also, rest assured that your project will be visible to thousands of individual donors who visit our site and fund projects. The average project has a success rate over 65%!
Comment by Kirk — March 28, 2011 at 10:08am
At first I had the Horace Mann donation added to my account. It has now disappeared. Will they still donate half?
Comment by kathy — March 29, 2011 at 12:16pm
Kathy,
This Double Your Impact opportunity expired on March 11th. The grant has been spent out and concluded.
Thanks to Horace Mann’s generosity, $250,000 was spent over less than 6 weeks. There are constantly other DYI and Almost Home funding opportunities on our site, so you may see other corporate/foundation logos on your project in the future offering a funding opportunity. Also, rest assured that your project will be visible to thousands of individual donors who visit our site and fund projects. The average project has a success rate over 65%! You can read more about how Double Your Impact offers work in our help center.
Comment by Kirk — March 29, 2011 at 12:22pm
I was wondering why Westside Middle School is not added but Westside Elementary is on there and we are next door to each other.
Comment by Perrry — March 31, 2011 at 6:11pm
The date on my project was March 1st and it was originally credited. Is there a way to double check and make sure I didn’t make it? I had lined up enough donors for half of my project, but now it looks like I’m out of luck?
Comment by Kathy — April 5, 2011 at 12:02pm
Kathy,
This Double Your Impact opportunity expired on March 11th. The grant has been spent out and concluded.
Thanks to Horace Mann’s generosity, $250,000 was spent over less than 6 weeks. There are constantly other DYI and Almost Home funding opportunities on our site, so you may see other corporate/foundation logos on your project in the future offering a funding opportunity. Also, rest assured that your project will be visible to thousands of individual donors who visit our site and fund projects. The average project has a success rate over 65%!
Comment by Kirk — April 5, 2011 at 12:05pm
Hello,
Is Horace Mann still providing 1/2 funding projects? If not, do you plan to do something like it in the near future?
Thank-you,
Rachael
Comment by Rachael — April 6, 2011 at 12:11pm
Rachael,
This Double Your Impact opportunity expired on March 11th. The grant has been spent out and concluded.
Thanks to Horace Mann’s generosity, $250,000 was spent over less than 6 weeks. There are constantly other DYI and Almost Home funding opportunities on our site, so you may see other corporate/foundation logos on your project in the future offering a funding opportunity. Also, rest assured that your project will be visible to thousands of individual donors who visit our site and fund projects. The average project has a success rate over 65%!
We look forward to future partnerships with Horace Mann, and if they do an offer like this again, you will hear about it via our blog.
Comment by Kirk — April 6, 2011 at 12:17pm
Horace Mann wrote one of our school’s contacts, Nona Thomas. She wanted me to inquire whether our K-12 schools, Faithway Christian School and/or Faith High School, could be added to your listing and seek possible funding for several hundred dollars.
Please let me know what steps to follow, if this is possible. Both schools are located at: 1225 South Center Road, Burton, MI 48509.
Thanks.
Comment by Anthony J. Artis — June 13, 2011 at 10:15am
Anthony,
Thanks for your inquiry. DonorsChoose.org currently only serves public schools.
Comment by Kirk — June 13, 2011 at 10:19am
Thanks for your prompt response.
Sincerely,
Anthony
Comment by Anthony J. Artis — June 13, 2011 at 10:39am
Please add my school. Olive Street Elementary School in Anaheim, California. I have a current project posted and I definitely need help funding it. Thank you for supporting public education.
Comment by Alison Potenza — September 21, 2011 at 8:47am
Hi,
My school, Navin Elementary in Marysville, Ohio, is currently served by a Horace Mann representative. It does show up on the list of schools when I search for it on your website. However, I have two project requests on DonorsChoose.org and neither one have the Horace Man Double-Your-Impact offer located on the right hand side of the project. Also- I’ve tried signing up for The Classroom Project contest on facebook and it is not accepting my project ID #s. Can you please tell me what I need to do for the DYI offer and The Classroom Project offer? Thanks so much for your help!
(Project ID#s- 643093 and 631996)
Comment by Erin Morrison — September 27, 2011 at 7:21pm