Themed baskets should adhere to professional standards. All participation and donations will be optional and personal (not paid by MAA cost center). Item donations will be considered tax deductible, “in kind” donations to a 501c3 nonprofit (Open Arms). Donation receipts can be requested by associate donors via email to openarms@maac.com. Auction bidding details will be shared via Internal Communications on 10/14 . Auction winners will receive a winning bid notification and donation instructions at the close of the event to pay online or by check, money order or cashier check. Items will be distributed to winners via in-person pick up (Memphis based associates) or shipping (Dallas/Atlanta offices or remote corporate associate winners) after donation payment is confirmed. There will be no refunds, returns or exchanges for auction items.
Week 4: Passive Fundraising Drive (10/21-10/25) What is Passive Fundraising?
Week 4 will be all about our passive fundraising efforts, which collectively bring a significant amount of donations to the program each year, but do not require much time from our associates. We are constantly expanding our passive efforts to help ensure success in the future. Currently Open Arms benefits from these passive programs:
Kroger Community Rewards® Associates can support the Open Arms Foundation (with no additional cost) just by shopping at any of the Kroger family of companies! It's easy through enrolling at the website for Kroger Community Rewards®!
Kroger affiliated stores are also part of the Kroger Community Rewards program!
SparkGood from Walmart.com
Open Arms is enrolled to take “round up” donations from shoppers on Walmart.com. SparkGood Round Up is a program that allows Walmart.com and Walmart app customers to round up their purchase total to the nearest dollar at checkout and donate the “change” to a charitable nonprofit of their choice. During Week 4, information will be
given on how to participate in the SparkGood program.
New in 2024: GotSneakers
GotSneakers has developed a unique fundraising program that asks donors to reach into their closets, not their pockets! The sneaker recycling program helps keep sneakers out of landfills, while also helping support organizations like Open Arms. We’ve piloted this initiative at one of our Jacksonville , FL locations and are ready to roll it out to all our communities! During Week 4, information will be sent on how community teams might be able to
participate in a GotSneakers campaign or how MAA associates who are also residents might be able to help in this way.
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