Success Stories
"Thank You! This was the best sell ever. With the two day event and the additional items guest could use the coupons on, it was a big boost to our over all success. Thank you so much and we are excited for the next event! "
Together We Can Make a Difference
What is Community Day?
Community Days is our annual fundraising event designed to provide schools, nonprofit and 501c3 organizations with a fun and easy way to raise money. Since 1999, the event has raised over $100 Million! All materials are provided risk free.
When is it?
Community Days is a 2 Day event.
It will take place on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, 2013, at our family of stores: Bon-Ton, Elder-Beerman, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Herberger's, Younkers, and Parisian. Stores open early, and stay open late. Find a store near you.
Event Hours:
- Friday, November 8, 9am-10pm (Includes Furniture Galleries)
- Saturday, November 9, 7am-10pm (Includes Furniture Galleries)
How does it work?
Participating organizations sell coupon booklets online and to the public for $5 each, keeping 100% of the proceeds! Each booklet contains coupons valid during our Community Day Two Day Sale on November 8 & 9.
What will customers receive in each booklet?
- Booklet contents worth over $400!
- (1) $10 coupon to use on an item of $10 or more.
- (1) 25%/15%/10% shopping pass to use at their local store.
- (1) 30% off tiered Early Bird Coupon valid Saturday from 7am-10am.
- (13) Merchandise Offers – these special offers have been created specifically to enhance the value of the Community Days booklet. Customers must have the coupon to receive the special pricing on these item offers. Coupons are not valid on these items.)
- (2) Web Exclusive Offers
- (10) $10 item coupon offers
How do we get booklets?
- NEW! You can sell booklets online and Bon-Ton will ship the booklets to your donors free of charge! All you need to do is share your booklet selling link with your supporters. Check out the social media outline for success, sign up and start sharing your link today!
- Booklets will also be available at all store locations for your organization to sell directly in the community. Booklets and all selling materials are provided free of charge to organizations.
Where do we sell booklets?
You can sell booklets online, in your community, and in our stores before and during the event. Check out the social media outline for success, sign up and start sharing your link today!
Is there a minimum number of booklets we must sell?
Organizations are not required to sell a minimum number of booklets to participate in the Community Day event, however, there are rewards in place for organizations that meet a minimum number of booklets sold and comply with our end of the event requirements of returning unsold booklets. Those groups that exceed these requirements and become the top booklet sellers will receive a special invitation to sell booklets at their participating store on Community Day.
Above all, remember to keep the fun in fundraising!
