FALL FUNDRAISER - SHOP FOR A CAUSE

Come join us in an easy way to raise money for AAB Nutcracker costumes.

All you have to do is sell five $5 Macy's discount shopping passes by Friday, October 8.  AAB gets to keep 100% of what we sell!  See details below.

Here's How It Works
AAB families will be asked to purchase special Macy’s discount shopping passes to re-sell for $5 each. We are asking that each family purchase and re-sell a minimum of five of these passes.  Since the tickets are priced low and give purchasers a benefit, they are easy to sell!

Every Macy’s store will invite the five non-profits that have recorded the most ticket sales as of Friday, October 8 to sell tickets in that store on October 16.  Let’s make the top 5!  Selling in the store on Shop for a Cause day will greatly increase our opportunity to raise more funds for our performance.

How All American Ballet benefits
Our organization keeps 100% of the proceeds from every shopping pass you purchase. We have the potential to make $1,500 with this fundraiser. This money will help us buy beautiful costumes for our 2010 Nutcracker performance.

How the customer benefits
On Saturday, October 16, 2010, Macy's will host the 5th annual Shop for a Cause benefit nationwide. Shop for a Cause is Macy's national charity shopping day that offers the opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to raise funds in their communities. Since 2006, Shop for a Cause has helped raise more than $34 million for thousands of charity partners.

When your guests Shop for a Cause on this day, they'll receive 20% (or 10%) savings on almost all of their purchases, including regular, sale and clearance merchandise, and 25% off a single purchase. And, customers will be eligible to win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary.

How do I get tickets?
When you visit the AAB studio office to update your registration forms this week, you will be asked how many tickets you would like to purchase in order to re-sell them.  We are suggesting five tickets per family, but you may do less or more.  You may purchase a certain number now and come back for more if you wish, up to Saturday, October 16.

Whom should the check be made out to?
Checks for tickets should be made out directly to All American Ballet. Please give checks and cash to AAB personnel in the studio office.

How long can we sell tickets?
Until the day of the event - October 16, 2010. But, only tickets sold on or before October 8 will be counted toward our “top producer” goal.

Do I need to have my shopping pass when I enter the store in order to receive the discounts?
Yes. Your shopping pass must be presented at the time of purchase in order to qualify for the discount.

Please contact your Shop for a Cause Campaign Leader, Betsy Kirkegaard with any questions. Email: betsyk@gmail.com.