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Donations are critically important to allow us to provide access to train as many midwives from any socio-economic background as we can.
Access to donations, such as yours, will provide us the means to offer scholarships for supplies, books, travel and program fees to our students.”
Commonsense Childbirth Director, Jennie Joseph, believes in providing a fair system of maternal health for all persons in the United States, and worldwide. Jennie speaks up for accessible services, certified training and above all, a world where no mother or birthing family is left behind.
Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery
Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery (CCSM) is a program of Commonsense Childbirth, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 59-3479821. All donations made to Commonsense Childbirth on behalf of CCSM are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
$50
A donation at this level will provide a student with a transcript evaluation or one book.
$1500
A donation at this level will provide a student with their books and supplies for the entire program.
$150
A donation at this level will sponsor a student’s application fee, or a semester’s worth of books.
$2000
A donation at this level will provide a student with one semester of externship opportunities.
$350
A donation at this level will sponsor a student for a single 1 credit academic class.
$3000
A generous donation at this level will sponsor a student for a single semester of tuition.
$1050
A donation at this level will sponsor a student for a single 3 credit academic class.
Donate to the Claudia Booker Scholarship
The Claudia Booker Scholarship was established to honor a lifetime of
dedication to midwifery, birthing rights, and community care. Claudia stood as an advocate of birth, advocating fiercely for the right of every person to choose how, where, and with whom they give birth. Her passion for justice and culturally responsive care continues to inspire generations of midwives and birth workers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Please find some answers to some of our commonly asked questions.
Is my donation tax-deductible, and will I get a receipt?
Yes. Donations to Commonsense Childbirth, Inc. EIN is 59-3479821, on behalf of CCSM are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. You’ll receive a written acknowledgment for your records once your gift is processed.
Can I direct my donation to a specific scholarship, like the Claudia Booker Scholarship?
Yes. When you donate, you can note in the comments which fund you’d like to support, including the Claudia Booker Scholarship for students or general student scholarships.
Do you accept Donor Advised Funds (DAF)?
Yes. Commonsense Childbirth Inc. EIN 59-3479821, gladly accepts grant recommendations from Donor-Advised Funds. Simply direct your DAF sponsor (such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or your community foundation) to recommend a grant using our legal name, Commonsense Childbirth, Inc., and our EIN59-3479821.
If you’d like your gift directed to a specific fund, such as the Claudia Booker Scholarship, note that in the DAF grant recommendation or email us at office@commonsensemidwifery.org so we can apply it correctly.
Do you accept recurring or employer-matched donations?
Yes. You can set up a recurring monthly gift, and many employers will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, check with your HR department to see if your gift can go twice as far.
Become a Midwife in the United States
3-Year Direct Entry Midwifery Program
The 3-Year Direct-Entry Midwifery is adapted to suit the needs of aspiring midwives from across the USA. Our hybrid students will attend their academic courses virtually, clinical skills labs on campus during once a trimester workshop, and participate in a clinical externship in their local community.
