Merchant Rebates For Schools and Non-Profits

We previously posted information about the Ralphs Community Contribution program… and have some new updates:
- Both the Ralphs Rewards Card and the Ralphs Club Card are eligible for contributions.
- The Ralphs website changed in September 2008 and supporters are now required to create an online account with their email address and password in order to link their card to an organization.
- The “Participant List” can help organizations identify the number of families enrolled. Once a card is “linked”, the supporter name will appear on the Participant List after their next shopping trip.

To Your Success!
Irene
ScripSuccess

School’s back in session and this is our “busy” season. Like an accountant at tax time, school coordinators who manage eScrip, Ralphs and Albertsons fundraisers are right in the middle of enrolling supporters and planning their next campaign.

If you haven’t yet sent out signup forms, there’s still time. Let your supporters know that their shopping can make a difference for your school or organization - with just 5 minutes of their time. Provide your supporters with a separate signup form, send home with backpack mail or attach to your school’s eNewsletter or website.

Remember Faculty and Staff! This is a great way for them to support their school, too. At El Toro High School in Lake Forest, California, www.etpstoscrip.com Merchant Rebates provide funds for the classroom - projectors, printers, easels, math software, etc. Teachers submit a grant request to the school’s parent group for the items needed in their classrooms.

To your success!
Irene Klepp
ScripSuccess

July is typically a quiet month for Rebate Fundraisers - school’s out and fall fundraising doesn’t get underway until late August or September. Your PTA or ASB has most likely designated fundraising committees for next year so here’s 3 Key Steps you can take to be prepared for Fall fundraising:

1. Update school (or non-profit) contacts on file with Ralphs, Albertsons and eScrip. This will ensure that quarterly reports are forwarded to the right person in your organization. Some reports are available only online - your contact will need the account number and password.

2. Prepare your Signup Flyer for Registration Packets. Include a dual language flyer if needed for your parent community (i.e, English and Spanish version).

3. Confirm that Rebate checks are received at your school over the summer. Check with your organization Treasurer to ensure that deposits have been made every quarter for Ralphs and Albertsons rebates and monthly for eScrip.

Taking care of these “housekeeping” items now will save you time in the fall and keep your program moving forward!

To your success!
Irene
ScripSuccess
www.k12rebates.com