Donors Choose: final standing

By tsmith on November 12, 2007.

While I'm taking care of some housekeeping, I'll mention the final numbers for the Scienceblogs Donors Choose 2007 challenge. In 2006, we raised collectively just over $34,000 (which included $10K from Seed media). This year, we extended the drive a bit, upped our individual blog goals, and Janet has the final tally: just a hair shy of $73,000 (which included $15K from Seed this year). I want to send out a final thanks to readers here who donated, no matter what amount. I also encourage everyone to take a look at some of Janet's suggestions on how to keep momentum going, and work for good education even if your own personal bank account isn't overflowing. I think we have an amazing community here at Scienceblogs, and your help in pulling this off just reaffirms that notion--thanks again.

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