Dear Retailer:
The Board of Visitors, Arizona’s oldest charitable organization, invites you to join the 17thannual Care Card program benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital's Developmental Pediatric Department.
How does Care Card work?
- Shoppers purchase a Care Card for $60 and receive a 20% discount at more than 500 participating retailers & restaurants in the Phoenix metropolitan area October 28–November 6, 2016.
- How shoppers buy a Care Card:
The Board of Visitors 6245 North 24th Parkway, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85016
602.235.9554
From card selling retailers
Online atthecarecard.org
From BOV members
By calling the BOV office at 602.235.9554
At Phoenix Children's Hospital
The Board of Visitors 6245 North 24th Parkway, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85016
602.235.9554
How will shoppers know my store is participating?
- Care Card Booklet and Website - The Care Card booklet and website list all participating retailers and store details including name, phone number, location(s), website and a brief description. This is free advertising for retailers! More than 5,000 shoppers purchase a Care Card and receive the booklet each year.
- Care Card Marketing Materials - The BOV will provide you with posters, counter cards, shopping bags and other display items for your store front and register areas. Thousands of loyal shoppers are on the lookout for the Care Card logo each year!
- Social Media - Use all of your social media tools to reach your customers, including email, Facebook, Twitter and Constant Contact. We have a retailer toolkit with images & logos that you can use in your advertising and marketing campaigns (thecarecard.org). Link to us on Facebook (facebook.com/theboardofvisitors), and send us your ads for us to post.
We hope you will partner with Care Card and Phoenix Children's Hospital for this mutually beneficial program – you grow your sales and profits, and we raise funds for Phoenix Children's Hospital!
If you have any questions, please call the BOV office at 602.235.9554, send us an email at , or visit us online at thecarecard.org. For information on Phoenix Children's Hospital please visit phoenixchildrens.org.
With Heartfelt Thanks,
Cherylann Galdi Lynne Jackson Chris Epstein and Kathy Rosenzweig
BOV Director of Programs Chairman, 2016Care Card Retail Chairs, 2016Care Card
The Board of Visitors 6245 North 24th Parkway, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85016
602.235.9554
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
Participating Card Selling Retailer Sales
"The Care Card program is Phoenix’s 6th largest charity event based on number of donors participating.” March 2015 Phoenix Business Journal.
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 the Care Card program, on the first day of Care Card shopping, Crate & Barrelhad a $75,000 increase in sales over the prior year.
An established, high end watch storehad $120,000 in sales the hour before the store closed onthe first day of Care Card shopping in 2014.
Charity Shopping Programs InOther Cities
Savvy shoppers know about Care Card and similar programsthroughout the United States.
AtlantaPartners 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)
HoustonHoliday Shopping Cardbenefiting the American Cancer Society/Texas
($75/card; 300 participating retailers and restaurants)
St. LouisGlennon Card benefitingSSM 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)
About 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 theboardofvisitors.org.
The Board of Visitors 6245 North 24th Parkway, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85016
602.235.9554
About
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Developmental Pediatrics Program
"Helping Children Reach Their Maximum Potential"
The purchase of a Care Card will help thousands of Arizona children receive cutting edge treatment and services, including:
- Early identification and diagnosis for neurological and developmental disorders such as Autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, ADHD, and more
- Gross motor, fine motor, language and social-emotional development evaluations
- Care coordination with physicians, therapists, early intervention services, home health agencies, and school
- Support, training and education for siblings, parents and caregivers
The Developmental Pediatrics Program provides a comprehensive assessment, medical services, and support for children and teens with developmental delays, disruptive behaviors, and problems with attention and learning.
Because developmental and behavioral health problems can be difficult to recognize, Phoenix Children’s Hospital offers health professionals and teachers both training andaccess tocrucial information and resources to supportearly identification.
Phoenix Children's Hospital medical providers receive specialized training in child development and behavior, making them uniquely qualified to understand, assess and treat children with pediatric developmental conditions.
Learn more about Phoenix Children’s Hospital at phoenixchildrens.org.
Purchase a Board of Visitors Care Card at thecarecard.org.
The Board of Visitors 6245 North 24th Parkway, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85016
602.235.9554