We get inquiries every day on how to most effectively raise money with our FlipGive platform, so we're introducing you to our top 10 teams. Combined, these all-stars have raised over $65,000 in one calendar year shopping online, participating in FlipGive's quarterly TeamShop Challenge competitions, and using FlipGive to purchase items for fundraising events. Want to earn more in 2018? Here's how:
1. FSBA Rampage 12U Raised $15,473
Their hack:
Our teams loves Schwan's home delivery service. Schwan's gives 40% back to teams and has hundreds of meal options for busy families, which made it super simple for our team to raise money.
Their team's top brands:
Schwan's: Gives 40%
Buffalo Wild Wings: Gives 10%
2. Trent Rugby Sevens raised $14,638
Their hack:
Downloading FlipGive's cash back reminder. It makes it way easier to activate cash back when we shop online, and lets you know that your cash back is active.
Their team's top brands:
Amazon.ca: Gives up to 10%
The Ultimate Dining Card: Gives 10%
3. Evolution Cheer raised $8035
Their hack:
We created a shopping list on our team page with our most popular brands. It helped our team members access it more easily, and we could also share ideas for what to purchase for the team.
Their team's top brands:
Ulta Beauty: Gives 3%
Gap: Gives 2%
Jet.com: Gives up to 3%
4. SP Select Baseball raised $5,766
Their hack:
Use FlipGive to earn extra cash back on fundraisers you run offline. The SP Select team earned a whopping $899 when they ran a cookie fundraiser with Mrs. Fields cookies.
Their team's top brands:
Mrs. Fields: Gives 10%
Nike: Gives 10%
Applebee's: Gives 10%
5. Reseda Regents Football Booster raised $4,362
Their Hack:
Purchase eGift cards. They can be used in-store or online, and are a great gift option for coaches, teachers, or Christmas presents.
Their team's top brands:
Starbucks: Gives 3%
Staples: Gives 2%
Nike: Gives 10%
6. Lancaster AAU Basketball raised $4,352
Their Hack:
Purchase tickets for team outings through your campaign page! This team also used FlipGive for rental cars.
Their team's top brands:
Nationa Car Rental: Gives 2%
Stubhub: Gives up to 4%
Under Armour: Gives 10%
7. AYSC 03 Boys raised $4,537
Their Hack:
Our team shops Nike and Under Armour a lot. With 10-15% cash back, it really adds up. FlipGive lets our team know when they have specials and deals, which is great because our team earns cash back and saves on items we buy.
Their team's top brands:
Nike: Gives 10%
Under Armour: Gives 10%
8. Funtastics 2018 raised $3909
Their Hack:
Our team purchases tons of athletic gear, so we buy Sport Chek gift cards in advance so that our team earns cash back while shopping in-store. Sport Chek has tons of options, so it works well for everyone on our team.
Their team's top brands:
Sport Chek: Gives 10%
Amazon.ca: Gives up to 10%
Adidas: Gives 4%
9. Cumberland Cobras Academy BU13 raised $2582
Their hack:
When you share your campaign with friends and family, always make it clear that they get the full value for items they buy. For example, a $100 Nike eGift card gives $5, and you still get a $100 gift card!
Their team's top brands:
Starbucks: gives 2%
Walmart: Gives 2%
10. Zen/Union raised $2460
Their hack:
Start your fundraiser at a time of year where your teammates are already shopping (Christmas, the beginning of the school year). Seeing the cash back rolling in will motivate your team to keep it up all year round!
Their team's top brands:
Amazon.ca: gives up to 10%
Indigo: Gives 15%
This year's teams have gone above and beyond, and we are so excited to see what they do with their fundraising dollars. From the entire team at FlipGive, we thank you for an amazing year. We can't wait to see what 2018 brings!
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