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Everyone likes to be recognized for their extra efforts - especially kids. However, some prizes are motivating and others not so much. Try to develop a prize program that is unique, motivational and gets the production up “per seller”. Below are a few prize ideas.

1. Cash is King This is true for all student sellers, but more specifically your older kids who need spending money or more specifically GAS money. Think about using cash prizes for your top seller or top 3 sellers. It’s a great motivator in the older age groups.

2. Age appropriate prizes Key chains and school spirit wear are great incentives for pretty much any age seller. Talk through options with the sponsor or administration to make sure you are in line with those items. They need to be motivational and help increase sales.

3. KISS Approach Keep It Simple Stupid!!! Don’t over complicate the prize program. If you want to do a participation prize for anyone who sells a single item that’s great. The main purpose for the prizes is to motivate the sellers, generate a quick start, and reward those efforts.

4. Instant Gratification Younger sellers like instant gratification and winning the prize immediately. Again make sure it follows the KISS principle and that it makes sense.

5. Share the cost Don’t be afraid to ask the chairperson to help cover the cost of the prizes. If they want an elaborate prize program (gift cards, food, cash, etc) then they should help pay. Have this conversation BEFOREHAND. Don’t spring it on them at the last minute.

6. Cost is a factor If cost is a factor, get creative. Offer a free homework pass. Offer 15 extra minutes of recess. Offer lunch with your favorite teacher or the principal. Be principal for a day. Preferred parking spot for a month or a semester. Principal sleeps on the school roof
overnight. Shave the principal’s head or have a silly string party for all the participants to douse
the principal or coach. All of these things are great incentives with zero (or minimal) cost.

7. Ask for ideas If you are having trouble figuring out a good prize program or something that makes sense, shoot and email to sales@savearound.com and we’ll be happy to brainstorm
some prize options and ideas with you.

Prize Ideas

coupon books
gift cards
ear buds
lanyards
key chains
apparel
free pass for ______ while at school
free parking spot for (designated time frame)
lunch with the principal or favorite teacher
extra privileges - extra time at recess, free homework pass

Elaborate prize incentives might include:

pizza or ice cream party for the entire class, grade, or school
limo ride during the school day to and from lunch (top 10 sellers)
game day experience with your local professional sports team - locker room tour, on the field or the court, meet and greet (maybe) with some of the pro athletes

IC Paperwork

During the month of June, all ICs need to complete new paperwork for the school year 2022 and 2023. This will include your IC Agreement and also updating your W-9 for tax purposes. If you have not received your new paperwork by today please contact the team by sending an email to sales@savearound.com so we can get it to you. If you are currently on the distribution email list and do not plan to sell with SaveAround, send an email to sales@savearound.com so we can update our records accordingly.

HELP US HELP YOU!

When filling out the fundraising agreements, it is critical that you are CLEAR on your notes, information, and instructions. The more details we have, the fewer delays there will be in processing your orders. Please note the following on any contracts you send in:

1. New Group vs. Resign Group

2. Rep Delivering Books vs. Corporate Shipping Books

3. What Market? (don’t make us guess which book you are using for a group)4. Contact info for the Group Leader including email and cell phone number

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