Merchant Rebates For Schools and Non-Profits

New Updates for Ralphs Community Contributions

Administrator — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:03:07 +0000

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

10% Back To Schools - A Homerun For Education!

Administrator — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:18:04 +0000

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

Busy Season For Coordinators

Administrator — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:25:59 +0000

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

Rebate Fundraisers - Preparing for the New School Year

Administrator — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:19:43 +0000

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

Who are the eScrip Merchants?

Administrator — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:19:55 +0000

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.

Please note we will post to this Blog each Monday. Thank you for joining us!
To Your Success!
Irene
ScripSuccess

eScrip Double Dip Dining Bonus

Administrator — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:54:44 +0000

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

New Ralphs Rewards Card

Administrator — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:37:06 +0000

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.

New Blog for Fundraising Coordinators

Administrator — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:19 +0000

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!