What is the Community Partners ™ program?
The Albertson’s Community Partners program is a way to reward non-profit schools and organizations in the local community. Once an organization enrolls in the Community Partners program, they receive custom key tags. Each time a supporter shops and scans the key tag; the organization earns a percentage of their purchase.
Who can participate in the Community Partners program?
Public schools, private schools and non-profit 501(c)3 organizations can participate in the Community Partners Program.
How much can my organization earn?
An organization earns 1% on purchases when supporters’ combined spending is less than $50,000 in a quarter. When supporters’ combined spending is greater than $50,000 in a quarter, the organization earns 5% of supporters spending. Organizations can earn up to $6,000 a quarter or $24,000 per year. Please use the calculator on the front page to play with different scenarios and earning potential!
How can my school or non-profit organization enroll in the Community Partners Program?
To apply for the program, return to the main Community Parnters screen (click return in the upper right corner of this page ) then click on “apply” and fill out the required information.
Are we required to provide any documentation when applying?
Before we can approve a private school or non-profit organization, we must see copy of its IRS 501(c)3 determination letter. Public schools must send us a copy of their school’s IRS W-9 form.
How long does it take to receive cards?
Card orders usually take 4-8 weeks. While you wait for your initial Community Partners cards to arrive, we send you a welcome packet with a temporary key tag template. This template should be copied onto Avery Laser Business Cards (Model #:5371). Once your Organization has been approved you can also print the temporary cards from this website, either by logging in or directly from the search page.
How often are checks distributed?
Checks are distributed quarterly. The quarters end on April 30th, July 31st, October 31st and January 31. The checks are usually issued one month after the quarter ends.
Will I have to re-enroll my organization every year?
Currently, organizations do not have to re-enroll each year. If re-enrollment is required, we will inform the coordinator several months in advance.
Can I use the Community Partners key tags at any Albertsons store?
Albertsons Community Partners is supported by Albertsons stores and the Community Partners Key Tags can be scanned in the following states: AZ, CO, FL, LA, NM, TX, AR
Does the program supply promotional materials?
Once you are enrolled in the program, you will be able to login to the coordinator’s website. The website has printable materials such as, posters, handouts and temporary cards.
If you forget to scan your card at checkout, can the purchases be retroactively credited?
Unfortunately, unless the card is scanned at the time of purchase we
are not able to give credit for the transaction..
Is there a cost for the Community Partner Cards?
There is no cost to the organization for the Community Partner cards
ordered.
Is there a limit to the number of cards we can order?
We ask that you limit your card order to only the
number of cards that you are planning to distribute immediately with a maximum of 500 cards.
Can we order additional cards?
Yes, you may order additional cards every six months.
Can we make copies of the template and will they scan at checkout?
Yes, you can make copies and as long as it is a good copy, it will scan.
The cashier will know if the copy is not good enough to be scanned.
How can I update our coordinator contact information?
This information can be updated online at the website or by calling Program Headquarters @ 800.696.6419.
How can I update our address?
Fax the request on organization letterhead to Program
Headquarters at 800.242.7041. Include the Community Partner number, the old
address and the updated address.