Merchant Rebates For Schools and Non-Profits

Have you upgraded to the new Ralphs Rewards card? Orange County stores rolled out the new Rewards Cards last week. Here’s the important highlights for Fundraising Coordinators:

- The Rewards Card continues to earn contributions for Schools and Organizations. The previous Ralphs Club Card will no longer earn contributions as of September 1, 2008.

- The new Rewards Card will be issued at checkout. Shoppers can fill out a short form and receive their new pink, green or yellow Rewards card. If the previous Club Card was linked to a School or Organization and the shopper information has not changed (i.e., phone number is the same # on file with Ralphs), then the link will carry over to the Rewards card.

- New Rewards cards must be re-linked beginning September 1, 2008 in order to earn contributions from September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009.

VERY IMPORTANT: Rewards card will contain a different bar code and number than the previous card!

Ralphs Rewards cards earn points with each purchase (1 point for each $1 in purchases). Once the shopper accumulates $500 in purchases with their card, they will earn a $5 certificate good towards a future purchase. Ralphs will mail certificates every 3 months.

This summer, our clients are using email distribution and websites to inform supporters of this important change.

If you’re managing eScrip, Ralphs and Albertsons Club Card Fundraisers for your school or non-profit, your mission is to find ways to increase participation and income for your organization, right? And to make it “Effortless” for supporters, too. Join us every other week as we review and comment on available fundraisers and what it means for Coordinators.

To your success!