Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.
Right now, you’re on one side of the fence. Either you’re part of a committee that makes decisions when it comes to fundraising for your school, team or church event… or you’re the person who buys the chocolates (because really, what else is there?) to help attain the committee’s goal.
Today, I’m here to tell you there’s a better way to raise funds.
Introducing FundScrip. FundScrip is a Canadian fundraising program in which your supporters pay for their shopping (groceries, gas, home and garden, entertainment, restaurants, and much more) with gift cards. Each purchase automatically includes a donation to your cause! FundScrip has helped Canadians raise over $18,000,000 for a wide variety of worthy causes.
There are many different ways you could go about using FundScrip to achieve your fundraising goals, but in a nutshell, all you need to do is encourage supporters of your campaign to pay for their everyday expenses and gifts with gift cards bought from FundScrip. Then…
1. Each purchase automatically includes a donation to the campaign
2. The supporter isn’t out of pocket, and
3. They shop where they would normally shop.
There are over 220 retailers to choose from, including popular national brands from categories such as pharmacy, home improvement, department stores, restaurants, clothing stores, travel and more. All of FundScrip’s gift cards come from the retailers themselves, so you can be certain they’ll be accepted when you use them with NO expiry and NO hassle.
My picks? Walmart, Best Buy, Esso, Loblaws, Starbucks and The Home Depot, to name a few!
The return on the purchase of gift cards through FundScrip is anywhere from 2 to 12%, so let’s go through a scenario to show you how it works. For our example, I’ll pretend I’m part of a school fundraising committee.
1. First, I’ll decide to bypass waxy chocolates this year and give parents what they really want – the opportunity to support the school without expanding their waistline.
2. Next, I’ll distribute paper order forms and collect payment from the parents. I can ask parents to order monthly, quarterly, annually or whatever is easiest from an administrative standpoint, or, I can also have parents place the order themselves and have their gift card shipped directly to their home. (Shipping is only $0.85 + tax for orders under $500.) Parents can choose denominations from $5 to $100.
3. If I decide to be in charge of collection, I’ll place one big order online and pay FundScrip in aggregate. Each order will packaged in its own envelope and clearly labelled for distribution. Easy-peasy!
Now, to make this really simple, let’s say 500 families sign up and purchase a $100 Indigo gift card. The return on an Indigo gift cards is 5%, so just like that, I’ve made $2,500 for my campaign!
Imagine if I did that every month – at the end of the school year, I will have made $10,000 – $60,000 for my school’s fundraiser. How easy is it to go through $100 at Esso or Shell? Or $100 at Loblaws or Walmart? Everyone can use gift cards – the main challenge here is changing the purchasing habits of the supporters. Instead of using cash, debit or credit, they simply need to hand over their store gift card.
So, have I convinced you there’s a better way to fundraise? Click here to receive a free information kit, and here to read recent success stories. Courtesy of FundScrip, you can also win a $100 gift card to a participating FundScrip retailer of your choice! To enter, simply pledge to tell a school, team or church official about FundScrip and let us know which retailer you’d like to select for your prize. (There are 226 to choose from!)
This post is sponsored by FundScrip. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.
Yes, Walmart.
Yes!!! I would pick indigo
Great idea. It would be Bath and Body works for me
I’d get the one from Walmart.
I would pick Walmart or Amazon, so many items to choose from!
Yes, I pledge to tell a church official about FundScrip! It is a brilliant idea. If I won, I’d choose a Real Canadian Superstore GC.
Yes I do, I would love Amazon.ca!
YOU GOT IT!!!! Loblaws <3
My choir has used a company offering something similar to this in the past (but I think they’ve closed down), so I will definitely mention Fundscrip to our executive. We are a registered charity and often fundraise. I’d totally go for a Homesense card if I win.
I would choose amazon. Fundscrip is really neat. The schools here have used it.
I would pick Loblaws.
This is a great idea that I would share. I would choose Home Depot.
winners or amazon
This is an amazing way to help charities. I’d choose Amazon but Walmart would be my next choice.
Yes, I do pledge to tell our school about this! I think it’s a great idea and I would choose Giant Tiger.
I’d pick Metro
Yes I pledge and I’d choose Canadian Tire.
I would choose Sobeys because free groceries!!! plus air miles collecting!!!
I would choose Your Independent Grocer.
Red Robin or Walmart. Tough choice. Base it on % back or practicality?
I’d choose Walmart.
Yes! I would pick Sephora:)
I would pick Loblaws
Yes, I pledge to tell a church official about FundScrip. I would choose Walmart.
I would go with Walmart’s for groceries, of course!
What an amazing program! I will be letting my son’s schools know about it. I would choose the Walmart card because it’s my favorite store.
Definitely yes to the pledge! I would pick a Petro-card for some gas!
I would pick Walmart or Amazon because both of them are awesome!I would tell Walmart about Funscript.
I pledge to tell a school about FundScrip. I would select a gift card from Le Chateau for my prize.
This is an incredible idea, I would love a gift card to Real Canadian Superstore!
Cool! I would pick Shell! Thanks for the chance!
Wal Mart or Sobeys
I would choose Sobey’s
I would choose SportChek
LOVE the idea!! Thinking Roots or Golftown.
Definitely!! I’d select Best Buy if I won!!
I would choose Home depot
I would pick Metro!
Indigo please
Wow, 226 retailers? So hard to just choose 1! Yes I pledge & would love Walmart as they have everything from groceries to health/beauty, clothing & more!
I’d select ESSO or a Safeway giftcard.
I’d select Best Buy, this is a better way to raise funds I really like this idea Yes I’d pledge
This is a great program! I will share it as opportunity arises. I would choose a Walmart gift card.
Yes I pledge and would pick Walmart
Atlantic Superstore. The more I save on groceries the more I have to spend on other things.
I pledge
Bath & body works
Yes. I would choose a Foodland GC
I pledge to tell a church official about FundScrip I would choose Amazon
Crazy number of stores to choose from. I think I’d go with Hudson’s Bay/
I would choose The Children’s Place since my baby boy is growing like a weed and could use new clothes in a few months.
Canadian Tire is my pick!
I pledge! I would chose Davids Tea because winter is coming. :)
I would pick Walmart and I know a lot of parents of my kids friends would pick the same. We will be starting our fund raising for my daughters school trip to Quebec soon so I’m going to keep this in mind.
I think I would select Marks for it.
I will pledge to tell my kids school about FundScrip. So many great retailers to choose from…..I would pick Cineplex
Yes I will! I would choose Shell.
I’d choose the Walmart.
Yes, and I would pick Esso!
I would choose GAP
I pledge to tell our local church about FundScrip for their clothing and food drives! Walmart is my choice!!
I would choose Walmart.
absolutely!!! Walmart would be awesome – something for everyone
I will tell my kid’s schools about it and I would choose STAPLES!!!
I would recommend it to our Ringette fundraising. I would be interested in getting grocery gift cards – Safeway, Loblaws.
Yes! I will mention it on local facebook pages when the situation pops up!
Winners!
Yes! I would pick Walmart.
Yes, I will. I would choose Indigo.
Yes. No Frills.
I would choose Esso! Thanks
I would pick Walmart.
Yes – and I would choose Indigo I think. So many great places though!
Yes I would tell my school as well as I would choose an amazon.ca gc.
I would pick a gas card – Esso.
Our small town fire department could use some new equipment so I have requested a kit to check things out.
Thanks for the opportunity to #win ! I would choose Walmart as we need some winter clothes.
Good Luck everyone!
Definitely yes to pledge. I pick Walmart!!
Yes – I would pick Starbucks!
Love this concept, I am going to bring it up as a fundraising option at my daughter’s school Parent Council meeting next week. If I win I would choose an Indigo gift card, thanks!
This will be so helpful for my upcoming half marathon fundraising! Thanks for sharing this! I would go for Petro Canada!
Yes ! it is a great idea ! I would pick Walmart !
I would pick Walmart
yes I would, and I would choose walmart
I would probably choose Amazon.
I would pick Amazon.ca and use it toward Christmas
I pledge to tell a local sport team. I would pick a Walmart or Loblaw cert
i’d pick indigo
Yes, I pledge to tell a school about official about FundScrip! I would choose the Keg. I sure could use an evening out with good food. Thank you!
I will let my granddaughter’s dance leader know about this. last year they sold cookie dough but I personally like this idea much better. I would choose the Real Canadian Superstore if I won.
I would pick amazon.ca
Yes, I pledge and I’d choose Roots.
Shell; this would be super useful!
So hard to pick, but I’d probably end up going with Giant Tiger or Canadian Tire.
Yes, I would choose Old Navy!
I would choose Shoppers Drug Mart because I need to stock up on some face cream or Bath and Body because I’m always shopping there!
I would definitely let my child’s school know! I would choose The Children’s Place
Yes I pledge, and Walmart is my choice of retailer.
yes! Walmart.
Yes. I would choose roots.
Yes I pledge! I would pick Walmart.
I intend to tell my principal about this. I would choose an Esso gift card because I know I would use the card. :)
I’m on the fence about the program but if I did I would choose Walmart.
Yes, I do pledge! My best friend runs an organization that this would be great for. I’d love to have Amazon.ca as a prize.
Yes I pledge! I would choose walmart
I hereby make my pledge..there are so many great retailers..so hard to pick one..I think I would chose Canadian Tire
I’d pick amazon
There are so many great options, I would choose Walmart.
I would pick amazon.ca
Yes, and I would pick Cineplex!
Yes, I definitely will tell our local school about it! I’d choose Cineplex. Thanks.
Yes, this would be a good way to fund raise for soccer or school. Better then the magazine subscriptions don’t want
Yes, Amazon.ca
I will be telling my daughter about Fundscrip. She does a lot of fundraising for the kids school, dance groups, lacrosse team and other activities the 4 kids are in.
I forget to say that I would probably choose Loblaws to use at NoFrills or Superstore.
Yes I will, and I would choose PetSmart
I pledge to tell my child’s daycare about this. I would select a card from Hudson’s Bay.
Yes I will! winners
Winners
GAP would be the one I select!1
Staples, Loblaws, Walmart my daughters school does fundraising so I could let them know about the program
This is such a good idea, I’m going to bring it to my PAC! I would choose Chapters!
Yes I do! I’d choose a Hudson Bay card!
I can tell our Cubs leader since I think our school already does it. I would love a Winners gift card!
Cineplex or Indigo!
Yes Amazon
I would pick a Walmart gift card.
I am glad to learn about this and will be happy to share the information! What a great way to fundraise and to keep aware that some of the giftcards have a higher payout – for myself I would love to have a Cineplex card to treat my sons out to movie night!
Yes I do. I would select Winners
Yes. I pledge.
I think I’d get a walmart card.
yes! I think the Starbucks card would be awesome!
Yes and I would pick Walmart!
I will help spread the word. I would love a gift card for Amazon.ca.
Yes, i would pick a Suzy card
Yes Home Depot
I think I would choose Sport Chek since I get a lot of things for my family there.
This is so hard! I have many favourites! I’ll go with Jack Astors because my husband and I really look forward to Date Nights!
I love indigo so thats the card thats for me…I requested information and will see whats involved before I pass it on to the school.
I sure do! I would choose Shoppers Drug Mart. I buy makeup to stay beautiful, vitamins to stay healthy and munchies for my ridiculous appetite.
Yes, it so hard to decide. I guess I would choose Safeway.
We tried it once before and it didn’t seem to work for our school but I’ve mentioned it again. If I won I would take the Boston Pizza gift card.
i would choose Walmart.
Yes! i would choose Loblaws :)
I will be telling my fellow staff at school about it.
I would like a Zehrs gift card.
Yes and I’d choose walmart
I would choose Walmart because Thanksgiving is coming .Thanks for the chance. :)
I would pick Walmart or Amazon
Yes! Amazon would be great!
I sure do – our church youth group Amazon is my fave
I will definitely be telling my Church about it! I would love a gift card for Amazon.ca!
I make the pledge and would choose Sephora.
Yes!!! I would pick indigo
I do you pledge to tell others about FundScrip
I would pick an Old Navy Gift card. The whole family could use this one.
Yes,I do!! I would choose Walmart!!
Yes, I’ll pledge to tell my daughter’s PAC about Fundscrip. I would choose Old Navy!
Yes, I would love to tell my children’s school about FundScrip. I’d pick Winners as my card.
I do pledge and i would pick sport check
FundScrip is great I have used it before for fun raise for soccer trip we made all we need to help pay for the trip
That would have made my life so much easier and less chocolate bars in my house.