How do I earn, spend, or lose points?
You earn a point every time:
1. Your project is funded and you confirm you still want the materials within 6 days.
2. You return a thank-you package that is complete and compelling.
3. You return your thank-you package on or before its due date.
You spend points every time you submit a project. The “cost” of each project depends on what you’re asking for.
- Materials found in eSchoolMall that cost $400 or less cost 1 point.
- Materials found in eSchoolMall that cost from $401 and $800 cost 2 points.
- Materials found in eSchoolMall that cost more than $801 cost 4 points.
- A class trip or class visitor costs 6 points.
- A “special request” for materials not offered by eSchoolMall costs 6 points.
You lose 1 point if you:
1. Take more than 6 days to confirm you still want your materials.
2. Return a thank-you package that is incomplete (for example, missing student thank-you notes).
3. Fail to return a thank-you package by the due date you set.
If your total points drop below 0, or if you do not return a thank-you package for a project, you won't be able to use DonorsChoose.org anymore.
