{"id":873,"date":"2017-12-26T20:14:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T20:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/?p=873"},"modified":"2019-10-18T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T16:16:08","slug":"crowdfund-teacher-certification-gofundme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/crowdfund-teacher-certification-gofundme\/","title":{"rendered":"Crowdfunding Your Teacher Certification with GoFundMe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">We hear it all the time- &#8220;I&#8217;d love to do this program, but I can&#8217;t afford it!&#8221; We hear you.<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of getting a teaching certification (usually involving going back to school and paying thousands to get a degree, while taking time off from a paid job) is something few people can afford to do. Too much time, too much money. That&#8217;s where we come in.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by the Department of Education to bring teacher certification within reach of career-changers, our program is online and self-paced. You don&#8217;t have to go back to school or take out loans.\u00a0While our program is much less expensive than a second degree, picking up a certification can be an unexpected expense that may or may not fit into your budget. Installment payment plans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/installment-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">are available<\/a>; however, some candidates choose to pay for their certification in another way: <strong>crowdfunding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Use Crowdfunding to Get Where You Want To Go<\/h2>\n<p>Crowdfunding platforms let people ask their friends, family, and the general public for monetary donations in order to accomplish a goal. <em>Kickstarter<\/em> and <em>Indiegogo<\/em> are popular crowdfunding websites for entrepreneurs hoping to eventually sell a product, while <a href=\"gofundme.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GoFundMe<\/a> is typically used for investing in people and education.<\/p>\n<p>By creating a campaign on GoFundMe, you\u2019re asking your loved ones to help fund your dream of becoming a teacher. You can ask friends and family to donate to your campaign in lieu of Christmas or birthday gifts. Even several small donations of $15-$25 can really add up. And unlike Kickstarter and Indiegogo, GoFundMe doesn\u2019t place time limits on campaigns, so whether it takes a month or a year, you can keep your campaign going for as long as needed.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll walk you through the creation of a GoFundMe campaign step-by-step. Be sure to also read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/?p=409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How I Crowdfunded My Alternative Teacher Certification<\/a><\/strong> for one American Board candidate\u2019s experience using GoFundMe.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Create Your GoFundMe Campaign<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Create a GoFundMe Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can use your email address or Facebook account to create your account. Visit <a href=\"gofundme.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.gofundme.com<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_1-1024x758.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_1-1024x758.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_1-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_1.png 1257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Set a Goal and Name Your Campaign<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_3-1024x746.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_3-1024x746.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_3-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_3.png 1297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Upload a Photo or Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This will help your friends recognize which campaign page is yours. You can also record a video explaining why others should contribute to your goal and add it to your page.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_4-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_4-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_4.png 1138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Explain Your Situation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is where you plead your case. Why are you becoming a teacher? What will you do with this certification? It\u2019s also a smart idea to explain how the American Board program works to those loved ones that may not be familiar with our program.<\/p>\n<p>Natasha Akery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/?p=409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an American Board candidate that used GoFundMe to Crowdfund her certification<\/a>, recommends adding the following to your description.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI provided statistics showing the need for teachers in (my county). I was really specific about not just why I want to be a teacher but why my state needs me and why American Board is making it possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_6-1024x853.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_6-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_6-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_6.png 1131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Customize Your Link<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After writing your description, GoFundMe will provide you with a link that leads directly to your campaign page. You have the option to customize your link. We suggest doing this to make it easier to remember!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_8.png\" alt=\"GoFundMe_8\" width=\"900\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_8.png 1010w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_8-300x254.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 6: Share!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>GoFundMe will offer you several ways to share your campaign, including through email and social media. Make sure you post your custom link to every profile you have for maximum visibility.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 7: Track Your Progress<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Everyone that clicks on your custom link will see a profile that looks something like this:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/natasha_ackery_gofundme.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/natasha_ackery_gofundme-1024x633.png\" alt=\"natasha_ackery_gofundme\" width=\"900\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/natasha_ackery_gofundme-1024x633.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/natasha_ackery_gofundme-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/natasha_ackery_gofundme.png 1525w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But when you log onto GoFundMe, you\u2019ll see a custom dashboard that looks like this:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_9-1024x693.png\" alt=\"GoFundMe_9\" width=\"900\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_9-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_9-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/GoFundMe_9.png 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Log-on to GoFundMe to track that progress of your campaign, including how many donations you\u2019ve received and who has donated. You can share progress updates as you meet goals (50% of my goal has been met! Thank you to all who have donated so far!).<\/p>\n<p>Small, silly incentives can make a difference. Natasha promised to record herself doing a dance when her goal was met (she met her goal, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ladyakery\/status\/793461157155770368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u2019s the dance!<\/a>). You could promise to blog your first year of teaching as you meet your goal, or send holiday cards to anyone that donates. Be creative!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Payment and Fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to know that GoFundMe collects 5% of the donations earned. This is how they run their website and pay their staff. That means if a campaign is fully funded at a goal of $2,000, the person that created the campaign will receive $1,900 and GoFundMe will take $100.<\/p>\n<p>WePay, GoFundMe\u2019s payment processor, takes 3% of each donation. This means WePay would take $0.75 of a $25 donation.<\/p>\n<p>GoFundMe campaigns are not taxed and most campaigns are considered \u201cgifts\u201d that do not need to be claimed on your yearly taxes. However, each situation is different. We recommend you speak with a tax specialist if you have questions about taxes.<\/p>\n<h3>Crowdfunding using GoFundMe can be a wonderful way to pay for your American Board alternative teacher certification. To learn more about the American Board, give us a call at <strong>877-669-2228<\/strong> or visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/americanboard.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>www.americanboard.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We hear it all the time- &#8220;I&#8217;d love to do this program, but I can&#8217;t afford it!&#8221; We hear you. 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