Merchant Rebates For Schools and Non-Profits

The “10% Back To Schools” program, managed by eScrip, returns again this year with extra rewards for participating schools. Beginning September 12th, Safeway, Vons and Pavilions Club Card customers who purchased certain products earlier this summer, will receive a code on their receipt at checkout. The redemption code is worth 10% of the purchase price of certain products. Customers can turn in their code to the school of their choice or redeem the code online with proceeds donated to the school.

Redemption codes will print out with each visit (when using the Club Card) until October 6th. Redemption codes must be redeemed by October 13th at www.backtoschools.escrip.com

If a shopper has linked their Club Card to a school as of September 9, 2008, their 10% earnings will automatically be deposited with their designated school.

Several of our client schools are participating and collecting redemption codes every week. This is an excellent program for schools, an effortless step for shoppers and a win for Education!

To Your Success!
Irene
ScripSuccess

Part of the work of a coordinator is understanding which merchants (stores) participate. With eScrip, retailers (i.e., Eddie Bauer, Macy’s) and restaurants donate back to schools and non-profits. In addition, eScrip offers the Dining Network where many local establishments donate up to 5% of a dining bill. The list of merchants is subject to change and so it’s a good idea to check the Merchant List just prior to a campaign or prior to printing flyers and banners.

For example, Office Max and Pep Boys no longer participate in eScrip as of June 1, 2008. I have noticed however, that Office Max is an eScrip Online Mall merchant, donating 3.6% of online purchases through the eScrip website.

In addition to sharing the eScrip Merchant list with supporters, it’s a good idea to scan your Monthly Earnings Report and identify other restaurants and stores who are contributing. While reviewing a report for one of our clients, we found that a popular bagel establishment is an eScrip merchant. They were not listed on the eScrip Merchant List, but do appear on reports. We’ll definitely highlight this Merchant in flyers and on our website to recognize their support.

Visit www.escrip.com/merchants/search/index.jsp for a list of eScrip Merchants and Merchant changes.

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To Your Success!
Irene
ScripSuccess

Have you noticed the Dining Bonus available to eScrip supporters? The eScrip “Double Dip Dining Bonus” gives supporters a chance to double their contribution when dining at Rewards Network restaurants. The bonus period runs August 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

For example, if you dine at Tony Pepperoni, a pizza establishment here in Orange County, you can earn a 2.5% contribution for your school or non-profit. During the Bonus period, your contribution will be doubled to 5%. Rate your dining experience online and receive an additional 2.5% for a total of 7.5% - wow!

According to eScrip, supporters must use an eScrip registered credit card - VISA, Discover, American Express or MasterCard and must complete the online survey after their visit. If supporters do not have an email address on file with eScrip, they will not receive the survey and therefore will earn 5%.

Look for the “Double Dip Dining Bonus” offer when enrolling new supporters through Power Registration and remind existing supporters of this great promotion!

For more information visit www.escrip.com