The Care Card Effect
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The Care Card Effect Join the community, excitement and power of Care Card as we raise funds for Phoenix Children's Hospital! Attract new customers and welcome the thousands of loyal Care Card shoppers, both local and international, who support Care Card retailers each year. Here’s what retailers are saying about the benefits they are receiving from Care Card participation: CRATE & BARREL (Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Fashion Square) “The morale in our stores during care card was the best it's been in years. Our sales skyrocketed above budget during the entire event. Our customers commented daily how happy they were to have us participate. As a business leader, I'm so grateful to have this opportunity to work with my teams and learn how to manage a fundraising project in a way that is mutually beneficial. It has been a great exercise in planning, merchandising, and tapping into our creativity. This is a new opportunity for our company in this market. We are proud to have participated in an event that matters to our local customers. We are hoping our Care Card success in Phoenix will start a new trend for our region and our whole company.” District Manager RESTORATION HARDWARE (Scottsdale Quarter) “Phoenix shoppers and the Care Card have a deep and strong relationship, which makes for a successful partnership with the participating retailers. Our clients look and plan their merchandise purchases, especially the high ticket items, to happen during the Care Card season. The benefits to the card-selling retailers speak for themselves.” Store Manager BUNGALOW FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES (North Scottsdale) “Care Card is a great event for us. It brings many shoppers into our store and gives us a chance to give back to our community. Our sales staff fully embraces this program. Train your staff to sell Care Cards and you’ll be rewarded with increased store sales. It’s a win-win!” Store Owners THE CONTAINER STORE (North Scottsdale) "We so enjoy the partnership we have created with you over the years, and we are very proud to support such a wonderful organization and program!" Store Manager RELICS ARCHITECTUAL HOME AND GARDEN (Phoenix) “Care Card is a great event that brings new and current customers into the store. We look forward to the annual increase in business during Care Card week." Store Owner WILLIAMS - SONOMA (Biltmore Fashion Park) “We love being part of Care Card. It basically pays for itself and gives the retailer a chance to get customers thinking about buying something they might not have purchased without the discount. For shoppers, it’s a great opportunity to get a discount you would not otherwise receive and one that gives you a chance to give back to the community. Care Card does a great job educating the community." Store Managers The Board of Visitors 6245 North 24th Parkway, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.235.9554 [email protected] Participating Card Selling Retailer Sales Retail sales figures during Care Card week rival those of holiday shopping sales. The stores that sell Care Cards ring up the highest sales! In their first year participating in Care Card, Crate & Barrel had a $75,000 increase in sales over the prior year on the first day of Care Card. An established, high end watch store had $120,000 in sales the hour before the store closed on the first day of Care Card. 16th Annual Care Card Program Quick Facts "The Care Card program is Phoenix’s 6th largest charity event based on number of donors participating.” March 2015 Phoenix Business Journal. What A 20% discount shopping event for cardholders When Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 25, 2015 Where More than 600 retailers and restaurants throughout the valley Price $60 per Care Card Shoppers About 5,200 local and international shoppers purchase a Care Card each year Beneficiary Phoenix Children's Hospital Pediatric Developmental Program Sponsor The Board of Visitors Established in 1908, The Board of Visitors is the oldest charitable organization in Arizona. Its members raise funds to serve the healthcare needs of women, children and the elderly. The BOV has donated more than $18 million to local charities to help improve the lives of millions of people in our community. For more information please visit www.theboardofvisitors.org. Social Media www.facebook.com/theboardofvisitors; www.thecarecard.org Charity Shopping Programs In Other Cities Savvy shoppers know about Care Card and similar programs throughout the United States. Atlanta Partners Card benefiting Camp Twin Lakes, a camp for children with serious illnesses. ($60/card; 400 participating retailers and restaurants) Dallas Partners Card benefiting The Family Place, a domestic violence shelter, is the first program of this kind. ($70/card; 750 participating retailers and restaurants) Houston Holiday Shopping Card benefiting the American Cancer Society/Texas. ($75/card; 300 participating retailers and restaurants) St. Louis Glennon Card benefiting SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. ($50/card; 250 participating retailers and restaurants) Washington, D.C. Care for Kids Card benefiting Children's National Medical Center. ($50/card; 200 participating retailers and restaurants) The Board of Visitors 6245 North 24th Parkway, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602.235.9554 [email protected] .