Resources
Our Donor Concierge Resources includes a blog library full of personal essays, FAQs about the donor and surrogate process, and resources broken down by state. Please take full advantage of all the information to be confident and well-equipped when you sit down for your first agency or fertility clinic meeting.
Your go-to-blog library
We’ve heard from our intended parents just how stressful and overwhelming finding a match can be. While we take the load of the search off your plate, you can read through our blog for additional resources and insight into how other families met their perfect match.
Finding a Jewish Egg Donor During Your Surrogacy Journey
For many intended parents, cultural and religious heritage is a vital part of family building. In Jewish tradition, heritage is typically...
What To Consider When Starting an Asian Egg Donor Search
Finding the right egg donor is a deeply personal process, especially when cultural heritage and ethnicity are central to your...
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Process FAQs
Donor Concierge case managers have a collective 25+ years of experience in the donor search space. Our approach is holistic, empathy-led, and fine-tuned to ensure our intended parents find their perfect match and all the resources they will need along the way. We're experts and we believe our value lies in our expertise and our connections within this field.
We cannot guarantee that you will find a match, but we can guarantee we will provide you with all available candidates who meet your criteria at the time of your search. We can also proudly share that our case managers have a 95% match rate and will provide one of the most extensive searches available to anyone on a donor search path.
Donor Concierge has built upon our research over the last 25 years to develop preferential relationships with hundreds of top-tier agencies and other fertility professionals. We deeply vetted all of our agency partners. When we help you with your match, we will share each agency's background information and their policy vs. other agency partners.
Yes, of course. We have a 'Parent to Parent' program - these are former clients who are willing to connect with you to answer questions about their experience not just with Donor Concierge but also with their donor conception and gestational surrogacy journey. Feel free to ask your case manager about connecting you.
Booking a combination search with us is called a “bundle,” and we'll discount the full cost by $500 (rather than separate bookings). We'll start with the egg donor search first, and once your chosen donor cycle has begun, we'll start working on your surrogate search.
Egg Donor FAQs
All clinics prefer local donors and/or those from their in-house donor program because the donor is already known to the clinic. However, it's important that you feel comfortable with your donor choice so we can expand our donor search to fit your preferred location better.
If a young woman is a first-time donor, she will most likely have no testing at all beyond a review of her self-reported medical history. Given this, a handful of agencies will perform baseline fertility testing such as an AMH test or an antral follicle count. A repeat donor may have had some previous testing, but clinics or agencies may still perform additional testing. A donor must be officially matched before she can have genetic testing since she needs to be under the care of a doctor who can interpret the results on her behalf.
Donor Concierge teams use the most well-vetted and high-caliber databases and agencies when working on your donor search. All the agencies we work with have solid reputations for carefully screening candidates. All agencies ask potential egg donor candidates to provide identification documentation photographs and undergo extensive interviews. They emphasize the need to be truthful, especially regarding medical history. While we can never know if anyone is being completely sincere, it’s our experience that most donors understand the need to be transparent and honest.
During your Donor Concierge intake, let us know if you want to meet your egg donor so we can coordinate accordingly with potential donor agencies. Many donors are delighted to meet their recipients, but some are not, and it’s important to respect that decision. For those interested in meeting their intended parents, the meeting can help both parties form a deeper connection and offer a sense of comfort during such an emotional and powerful process.
Egg donors don’t just “do it for the money.” We’ve heard firsthand from donors and agencies how often young women see egg donation as a special way to help people struggling to build their families.
Your egg donor is definitely not your child’s mother. The donor contributed a small part of her body to your family-building process. You will be the person who raises your child, who nurtures and loves them. The donor plays a special role, but she is not your child’s mother.
Sperm Donor FAQs
The number of sperm vials depends on your personal fertility journey. For IUI, it is usually recommended you purchase at least 3 vials. But, in some cases, you may need to do more than one IUI cycle for a successful pregnancy. For IVF, usually 1-2 vials are recommended. Extra vials are also helpful to ensure you have a backup if the first vial doesn’t thaw properly or if you want to do a sibling cycle in the future.
If you are doing IVF or an egg donor cycle, you do not need to purchase a specific type of specimen. If you are planning on doing an IUI cycle, then you would need to purchase ICI for home insemination or washed for IUI at your clinic.
Intended parents are required to report to the cryobanks if there is a pregnancy. Once the sperm donor has created 25 pregnancies, they will retire the donor.
Most cryobanks have at least childhood photos of all sperm donors available. A few may have adult photos, but this is up to the sperm donor to provide.
Unfortunately, no. Each cryobank has its own policies regarding photographs. Once the donor has completed his donation, we cannot have the cryobank contact the donor.
The profiles contain the donor’s educational background, health history for the donor and his immediate family, genetic testing results, basic physical information, open-ended essay questions, staff impressions, ancestry, and usually at least one photo.
Donor Concierge only works with 30+ agencies and FDA-approved sperm banks. Fertility clinics only work with sperm donors who have passed full FDA testing requirements.
If you are doing IUI, you must know your CMV status. If you are CMV+, you can likely use CMV+/- sperm donors. If you are CMV-, you can only use CMV- donors. If you are doing IVF, some doctors will allow you to use any CMV +/- donors. Please check with your doctor on their preference before the search.
Yes, there are an increasing number of sperm donors now who have Open ID, which means they are open to contact when the child is a legal adult (age 18).
Yes, Donor Concierge offers direct search services that can find sperm donors who are willing to be exclusive. Please contact us for more details.
Find candidates by location
Laws vary state to state and undertaking family building
requires careful consideration of specific legal nuances. Donor Concierge has the experience to find the candidate who is the best fit for your family.
We work with all of our partners across the country to find candidates who meet your criteria, are available, meet all health requirements, and is willing to help you build your family.
Surrogacy FAQs
Over their decades of experience, our Donor Concierge team has built deep connections with more than 80 surrogacy agencies, making it easier for us to find intended parents the right surrogates quickly and confidently.
Our team is committed to supporting you every step of the way. Within the first few weeks of working together, we will present you with a qualified surrogate who has undergone thorough medical record review and pre-approval. You can trust that we carefully select candidates who we are confident will meet your clinic’s requirements.
We are proud to share that we rigorously vet all of our agency partners and have been working with many of them for nearly two decades. We trust them and know you can, too.
Health insurance is a complicated issue. We can't guarantee that we can find a surrogate with surrogacy-friendly insurance. Still, we do have partnerships with many insurance brokers who can review any plans and provide options. We still suggest you set aside part of your budget for insurance coverage ahead of those conversations.
While the fee schedule from the surrogacy agency will likely be based on milestones, you'll be expected to fully fund escrow before the start of the journey. This is for the protection of all involved, particularly the surrogate herself.
We know how excited you are to sift through profiles and find your perfect match, but since qualified surrogate candidates are matched very quickly, we do the leg work of zeroing in on your top choice per available search. Rest easy, though; we use everything we learned about you and what you are looking for in your future surrogate to guide our search. We're also confident that the candidates we present are likely to be approved by your clinic, which is one of the most important goals of matching with a gestational carrier.
All your FAQs answered
An egg donor, sperm donor, or surrogate search can bring up many questions – some emotional, some financial, and some logistical. At Donor Concierge, our case managers take pride in addressing each question thoughtfully. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about the donor process.
Our Donor Concierge
Expert Team
Cynthia Lim
Director, Sperm Donor Program
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Cynthia has had an extensive career with multinational retail and wellness brands while living in Asia. With her diverse global experience, she is skilled at bridging cultures and takes a practical and holistic approach to overcoming challenges.
When Cynthia decided to embark on the journey of motherhood, she had to face her own fertility issues. While working overseas, she researched donors and clinics in the US, and pursued her goal to be a parent. She now has 2 young children, and is pleased to be on the Donor Concierge team to help others achieve their dream of having a child.
Cynthia holds a BA in International Relations from the University of British Columbia. She speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She is a yoga and fitness aficionado and also enjoys travel and foreign language films.
Cynthia has had an extensive career with multinational retail and wellness brands while living in Asia. With her diverse global experience, she is skilled at bridging cultures and takes a practical and holistic approach to overcoming challenges.
When Cynthia decided to embark on the journey of motherhood, she had to face her own fertility issues. While working overseas, she researched donors and clinics in the US, and pursued her goal to be a parent. She now has 2 young children, and is pleased to be on the Donor Concierge team to help others achieve their dream of having a child.
Cynthia holds a BA in International Relations from the University of British Columbia. She speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She is a yoga and fitness aficionado and also enjoys travel and foreign language films.
Alyssia Tortora
Senior Case Manager and Private Client Lead
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Alyssia joins Donor Concierge after establishing her career in the fertility field. She previously worked as a Patient Finance Coordinator for a Reproductive Medical facility and has many years of experience working in customer support roles. Alyssia supports Donor Concierge clients with her knowledge of the fertility space, patience, and attention to detail throughout the search process. She holds a BA in Political Science and is passionate about helping people and making a difference.
Alyssia resides in New Jersey with her husband and two little boys. She is thrilled to be on the Donor Concierge team to help others achieve their dream of having a child. She enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and foods and sewing.
Alyssia joins Donor Concierge after establishing her career in the fertility field. She previously worked as a Patient Finance Coordinator for a Reproductive Medical facility and has many years of experience working in customer support roles. Alyssia supports Donor Concierge clients with her knowledge of the fertility space, patience, and attention to detail throughout the search process. She holds a BA in Political Science and is passionate about helping people and making a difference.
Alyssia resides in New Jersey with her husband and two little boys. She is thrilled to be on the Donor Concierge team to help others achieve their dream of having a child. She enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and foods and sewing.
Jenn Creacy
Surrogate Program Manager
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Jenn joins our team with more than a decade of professional experience supporting families, both privately and in public education. Having experienced the difficulties of family-building firsthand, Jenn also brings several years of experience as a community leader in the infertility peer support space to Donor Concierge and is passionate about and experienced at guiding with empathy in this process.
An avid reader with an interest in literary theory and philosophy, Jenn holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Penn State, attended a graduate program in Humanities and Social Thought at NYU, and lives in New York City with her husband and son. She loves trying new restaurants, enjoying the city’s many parks and museums, and vacationing in Maine.
Jenn joins our team with more than a decade of professional experience supporting families, both privately and in public education. Having experienced the difficulties of family-building firsthand, Jenn also brings several years of experience as a community leader in the infertility peer support space to Donor Concierge and is passionate about and experienced at guiding with empathy in this process.
An avid reader with an interest in literary theory and philosophy, Jenn holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Penn State, attended a graduate program in Humanities and Social Thought at NYU, and lives in New York City with her husband and son. She loves trying new restaurants, enjoying the city’s many parks and museums, and vacationing in Maine.
Candice Bolek
Senior Case Manager
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Candice brings eight years of Third-Party Reproduction experience to Donor Concierge. She thoroughly enjoys supporting intended parents on their family building journeys, whether she’s assisting them with their egg donor searches or helping them navigate the intricacies of surrogacy. Understanding the unique challenges and sensitive nature of this work, Candice delivers a high level of service and attention to detail, offering an empathetic ear and a personalized approach to each prospective parent.
Candice graduated magna cum laude from Penn State University with a BA in Speech Communication. She is happy to reside in sunny Southern California where her other passions include acting, writing, fitness, traveling, DIY projects, and watching football.
Candice brings eight years of Third-Party Reproduction experience to Donor Concierge. She thoroughly enjoys supporting intended parents on their family building journeys, whether she’s assisting them with their egg donor searches or helping them navigate the intricacies of surrogacy. Understanding the unique challenges and sensitive nature of this work, Candice delivers a high level of service and attention to detail, offering an empathetic ear and a personalized approach to each prospective parent.
Candice graduated magna cum laude from Penn State University with a BA in Speech Communication. She is happy to reside in sunny Southern California where her other passions include acting, writing, fitness, traveling, DIY projects, and watching football.
Carrie Honigblum
Senior Case Manager
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Carrie joins Donor Concierge with 12 years of experience in third party reproduction. After working as a surrogate case manager and egg donor program manager, Carrie founded and ran her own egg donor agency.
Carrie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and began her career writing and spent fifteen years writing and producing comedies. During that time, Carrie began her own family-building journey and experienced her own fertility struggles. Eventually, Carrie and her husband welcomed their son, and Carrie gained a deep passion for helping others through the fertility process. She now feels fortunate to lend her unique expertise to help others create and grow their families. In her spare time, Carrie loves volunteering at The UCLA Children’s hospital and spending time with her family and pets.
Carrie joins Donor Concierge with 12 years of experience in third party reproduction. After working as a surrogate case manager and egg donor program manager, Carrie founded and ran her own egg donor agency.
Carrie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and began her career writing and spent fifteen years writing and producing comedies. During that time, Carrie began her own family-building journey and experienced her own fertility struggles. Eventually, Carrie and her husband welcomed their son, and Carrie gained a deep passion for helping others through the fertility process. She now feels fortunate to lend her unique expertise to help others create and grow their families. In her spare time, Carrie loves volunteering at The UCLA Children’s hospital and spending time with her family and pets.
Joanne Zhang
Senior Case Manager
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Joanne comes to our team after a career in education and academia. Joanne earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages and a Master’s in Law from Sun Yat-sen University. Joanne furthered her education with a Master’s of Law (LLM) International Business Law from University of Central Lancashire.
Joanne had an extensive career as a university lecturer, where she taught English and English for Law. She loved teaching and the ability to share meaningful information with students and help them discover and reach their dreams. After sixteen years in academia, Joanne transitioned to working as an education consultant and tutor while raising her two sons.
Joanne understands the struggles and hard decisions that can come with family building and credits her own family-building experiences with giving her the knowledge to help other parents on this path. Joanne is passionate about working with people to bring positive change into their lives and is excited to help hopeful parents through the third-party fertility process.
Joanne comes to our team after a career in education and academia. Joanne earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages and a Master’s in Law from Sun Yat-sen University. Joanne furthered her education with a Master’s of Law (LLM) International Business Law from University of Central Lancashire.
Joanne had an extensive career as a university lecturer, where she taught English and English for Law. She loved teaching and the ability to share meaningful information with students and help them discover and reach their dreams. After sixteen years in academia, Joanne transitioned to working as an education consultant and tutor while raising her two sons.
Joanne understands the struggles and hard decisions that can come with family building and credits her own family-building experiences with giving her the knowledge to help other parents on this path. Joanne is passionate about working with people to bring positive change into their lives and is excited to help hopeful parents through the third-party fertility process.
Emily Howard
Senior Case Manager
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Emily comes to Donor Concierge with four years of experience as a Registered Nurse. She holds a Bachelor's degree in General Studies with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Health. Emily has always had an immense passion for helping others, and as a previous surrogate herself, she understands the pleasure of helping others create a family. She is excited to be with Donor Concierge to continue providing assistance in creating future families.
Emily lives in Indiana with her husband, two daughters, and their two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to the beach, shopping, crafting, and spending time with her family.
Emily comes to Donor Concierge with four years of experience as a Registered Nurse. She holds a Bachelor's degree in General Studies with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Health. Emily has always had an immense passion for helping others, and as a previous surrogate herself, she understands the pleasure of helping others create a family. She is excited to be with Donor Concierge to continue providing assistance in creating future families.
Emily lives in Indiana with her husband, two daughters, and their two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to the beach, shopping, crafting, and spending time with her family.
Alison Holland
Case Manager
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Alison joins our team after several years of experience working in the third-party fertility field as a Patient Finance Coordinator. Alison brings her customer service and industry expertise to the case management team at Donor Concierge. She also brings her warm personality and caring nature to help, and support intended parents through the search process.
Alison resides in New Jersey with her husband, children, cats and two French bulldogs. She is a car enthusiast and enjoys going to the beach, reading, gardening and spending time with friends and family.
Alison joins our team after several years of experience working in the third-party fertility field as a Patient Finance Coordinator. Alison brings her customer service and industry expertise to the case management team at Donor Concierge. She also brings her warm personality and caring nature to help, and support intended parents through the search process.
Alison resides in New Jersey with her husband, children, cats and two French bulldogs. She is a car enthusiast and enjoys going to the beach, reading, gardening and spending time with friends and family.
Megan Shank
Case Manager
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Megan joins Donor Concierge with 8 years of experience in the fertility space. Originally from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, she obtained her BSN from Texas Christian University. She began working in the fertility field in 2015, primarily in the customer service realm. Building relationships with patients and helping them on their fertility journey became a passion of hers. After gaining knowledge in the field, she then went on to work on the sales and marketing side. She is honored to be a part of the Donor Concierge team, where she can help our clients build families and make their dreams of parenthood come true.
Megan currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and Doberman Pinscher named Irving! She loves spending time with her family and friends. Her other passion is staying active and healthy through exercise and proper nutrition. Megan loves expanding her foodie palate by exploring all the new restaurants that Nashville has to offer.
Megan joins Donor Concierge with 8 years of experience in the fertility space. Originally from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, she obtained her BSN from Texas Christian University. She began working in the fertility field in 2015, primarily in the customer service realm. Building relationships with patients and helping them on their fertility journey became a passion of hers. After gaining knowledge in the field, she then went on to work on the sales and marketing side. She is honored to be a part of the Donor Concierge team, where she can help our clients build families and make their dreams of parenthood come true.
Megan currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and Doberman Pinscher named Irving! She loves spending time with her family and friends. Her other passion is staying active and healthy through exercise and proper nutrition. Megan loves expanding her foodie palate by exploring all the new restaurants that Nashville has to offer.
Kristin Graves
Case Manager
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Kristin joins Donor Concierge with 5 years of experience in the fertility space. She began working in the fertility field as a previous surrogate herself. After such a fulfilling experience, she felt called to change careers from Early Childhood Development where she was supporting new families with their little ones to the fertility space helping intended parents build their families.
As a previous surrogate herself, her passion lies in providing support and guidance to individuals and couples navigating the complexities of fertility. She firmly believes in the importance of empathy and understanding in this deeply personal journey, and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those longing to become parents.
Kristin lives in Colorado with her daughter and pets. In her free time you will find her taking advantage of the beautiful mountain scenery outdoors and spending time with her family.
Kristin joins Donor Concierge with 5 years of experience in the fertility space. She began working in the fertility field as a previous surrogate herself. After such a fulfilling experience, she felt called to change careers from Early Childhood Development where she was supporting new families with their little ones to the fertility space helping intended parents build their families.
As a previous surrogate herself, her passion lies in providing support and guidance to individuals and couples navigating the complexities of fertility. She firmly believes in the importance of empathy and understanding in this deeply personal journey, and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those longing to become parents.
Kristin lives in Colorado with her daughter and pets. In her free time you will find her taking advantage of the beautiful mountain scenery outdoors and spending time with her family.
Grace Yang
Intake Manager
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Grace Yang keeps the trains running on time for Donor Concierge. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Grace worked for many years as a payroll administrator in a multi-national company. She is happily married with an 8-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son. Through her attention to detail and emphasis on family values, she contributes a valuable perspective and contribution to supporting our team.
Grace Yang keeps the trains running on time for Donor Concierge. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Grace worked for many years as a payroll administrator in a multi-national company. She is happily married with an 8-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son. Through her attention to detail and emphasis on family values, she contributes a valuable perspective and contribution to supporting our team.
Jun Feng
Research Assistant
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Jun Feng is a young and vibrant new member of our Asian team. Jun holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing and has over 5 years of international customer service experience. Jun is a new mother of a handsome baby boy. Through her new role as a parent, Jun is passionate about bringing joy and fulfillment to our clients.
Jun Feng is a young and vibrant new member of our Asian team. Jun holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing and has over 5 years of international customer service experience. Jun is a new mother of a handsome baby boy. Through her new role as a parent, Jun is passionate about bringing joy and fulfillment to our clients.
Javana McKinnon
Client Success & Technical Support
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Javana is a highly accomplished Client Success Manager with a background in cellular and molecular biology, operations management, and client success. She recently joined the Donor Concierge (Tulip) team, bringing a unique skill set and expertise to her role.
Javana's career in Client Success and Operations Management within the life science industry has equipped her with a deep understanding of organizational needs and strong client relationship-building skills. She has a heart for people and truly enjoys interacting with and supporting her clients.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to new destinations, immersing herself in different cultures, finding inspiration and relaxation through reading, and spending time with family.
Javana is a highly accomplished Client Success Manager with a background in cellular and molecular biology, operations management, and client success. She recently joined the Donor Concierge (Tulip) team, bringing a unique skill set and expertise to her role.
Javana's career in Client Success and Operations Management within the life science industry has equipped her with a deep understanding of organizational needs and strong client relationship-building skills. She has a heart for people and truly enjoys interacting with and supporting her clients.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to new destinations, immersing herself in different cultures, finding inspiration and relaxation through reading, and spending time with family.
Resources
Our Donor Concierge Resources includes a blog library full of personal essays, FAQs about the donor process, and donor centers broken down by state. Please take full advantage of all the information to be confident and well-equipped when you sit down for your first agency or fertility clinic meeting.
Another FAQs
What's the benefit of working with Donor Concierge instead of just working with an agency?
Donor Concierge case managers have a collective 25+ years of experience in the donor search space. Our approach is holistic, empathy-led, and fine-tuned to ensure our intended parents find their perfect match and all the resources they will need along the way. We're experts and we believe our value lies in our expertise and our connections within this field.
Can you guarantee you'll find me an egg donor or sperm donor?
We cannot guarantee that you will find a match, but we can guarantee we will provide you with all available candidates who meet your criteria at the time of your search. We can also proudly share that our case managers have a 95% match rate and will provide one of the most extensive searches available to anyone on a donor search path.
Can you just give me access to your list of agencies?
Donor Concierge has built upon our research over the last 25 years to develop preferential relationships with hundreds of top-tier agencies and other fertility professionals. We deeply vetted all of our agency partners. When we help you with your match, we will share each agency's background information and their policy vs. other agency partners.
Can you connect me with former clients so I can ask them about their experience with you?
Yes, of course. We have a 'Parent to Parent' program - these are former clients who are willing to connect with you to answer questions about their experience not just with Donor Concierge but also with their donor conception and gestational surrogacy journey. Feel free to ask your case manager about connecting you.
Can I do an egg donor and surrogate search at the same time?
Booking a combination search with us is called a “bundle,” and we'll discount the full cost by $500 (rather than separate bookings). We'll start with the egg donor search first, and once your chosen donor cycle has begun, we'll start working on your surrogate search.
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Process FAQs
What's the benefit of working with Donor Concierge instead of just working with an agency?
Donor Concierge case managers have a collective 25+ years of experience in the donor search space. Our approach is holistic, empathy-led, and fine-tuned to ensure our intended parents find their perfect match and all the resources they will need along the way. We're experts and we believe our value lies in our expertise and our connections within this field.
Can you guarantee you'll find me an egg donor or sperm donor?
We cannot guarantee that you will find a match, but we can guarantee we will provide you with all available candidates who meet your criteria at the time of your search. We can also proudly share that our case managers have a 95% match rate and will provide one of the most extensive searches available to anyone on a donor search path.
Can you just give me access to your list of agencies?
Donor Concierge has built upon our research over the last 25 years to develop preferential relationships with hundreds of top-tier agencies and other fertility professionals. We deeply vetted all of our agency partners. When we help you with your match, we will share each agency's background information and their policy vs. other agency partners.
Can you connect me with former clients so I can ask them about their experience with you?
Yes, of course. We have a 'Parent to Parent' program - these are former clients who are willing to connect with you to answer questions about their experience not just with Donor Concierge but also with their donor conception and gestational surrogacy journey. Feel free to ask your case manager about connecting you.
Can I do an egg donor and surrogate search at the same time?
Booking a combination search with us is called a “bundle,” and we'll discount the full cost by $500 (rather than separate bookings). We'll start with the egg donor search first, and once your chosen donor cycle has begun, we'll start working on your surrogate search.
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All your donation FAQs answered
An egg donor or sperm donor search can bring up many questions – some emotional, some financial, and some logistical. At Donor Concierge, our case managers take pride in addressing each question thoughtfully. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about the donor process.
Your go-to donor process blog
We’ve heard from our intended parents just how stressful and overwhelming finding a donor egg or sperm can be. While we take the load of the donor search off your plate, you can read through our blog for additional resources and insight into how other families met their perfect match.
LGBTQIA+ FAQs
About 25% of our clients identify as LGBTQIA+. Plus, our entire team has been accredited by Family Equality, an organization that provides 'Open Door' training to help companies understand the needs of LGBTQIA+ intended parents.
We work with many male couples who will both contribute sperm. Finding a donor who will produce many eggs is not always predictable. We suggest introducing the idea of doing two cycles with the donor in the event that her cycle yields fewer eggs than you'd hoped. Most donors are open to this possibility.
We prioritize having these conversations before matching since some donors may want limited contact. While many donors are open to meeting intended parents and the children bore from their donation, being a part of the child's life may be something other than what they'd planned for. A mental health therapist experienced in donor conception can help you navigate this relationship.
We've worked with many HIV+ intended parents. We'll walk you through the whole process.