Hannaford Community Bag Marketing Toolkit

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We’ve created this Marketing Toolkit to provide you with information and materials that can support and improve your outreach to friends, supporters and constituents.

The information and suggested content is easy to use. Simply copy and paste any materials that you like into your email program, social media accounts, and more! Quickly and efficiently spread the word to help drive awareness and donations to your organization throughout the program.

As you review the following pages and get familiar with our 4-step process (Educate, Communicate, Motivate and Celebrate), please remember these three suggestions:

You can easily copy and paste (right click, then select copy/paste) any of the provided materials for your organization. Customize the language to fit your needs, or feel free to create your own message!

Utilize the Image Bank – We’ve created a variety of

images for you to use as frequently as needed to support this program and increase your donations.

If you need any other information on the program, or assistance in navigating this toolkit, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by calling 603-380-9339 or emailing hannaford@bags4mycause.com.

The amount of donations and community connections you can create are endless and easy. We look forward to seeing you succeed!

Let's Get Started...

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Welcome to the Hannaford Community Bag Toolkit, and congratulations on being selected at your local Hannaford! Every $2.50 Community Bag sold at your local Hannaford for your selected month will generate a $1 donation for your organization.

The information and assets provided in this toolkit are to support your efforts in raising donations and awareness for your organization.

To bring you success as the featured non-profit at your local Hannaford, we have laid out a four step process: Educate, Communicate, Motivate and, finally, Celebrate!

CONTENT CHECKLIST

Educate

Start by educating yourself, your staff and your volunteers about the program and this

opportunity.

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CommunicateSpread the word! Use our email template and press release draft to share the news in your

community.

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MotivateIt's GO TIME. Send your supporters to the store to purchase the bag and start raising funds for your organization!

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Celebrate!10- 12 weeks after the conclusion of your month in the program you will receive a check in the mail for the funds you have raised.

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Check out our Image Bank for social media graphics, images of the bag and more!

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E D U C A T E

K N O W Y O U R O P P O R T U N I T Y

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(T I P# 1Make email subject lines short and punchy. Keep your visualsbright and engaging!)

P R O G R A M F A Q s

Who does this program benefit?

Civic, education, health & wellness, and military/veterans organizations that are local to each Hannaford location.

What is the cost of the Community Bag?

The cost is $2.50, with $1 of that purchase price going to support a benefiting non-profit.

Do you have supporting imagery?

Yes, adding visuals to your communication is proven to make a difference – we have you covered. Click here to visit our Image Bank.

Where can the bags be found in the store?

The bags are available at various registers and at the reusable bag rack. If you are having trouble finding the bag, ask the store manager where the Hannaford Community Bag is located and they will be happy to show you!

How many non-profits benefit from the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program?

Every month, Hannaford contributes money to approximately 184 non-profits local to the communities in which each Hannaford serves. Recipient organizations change monthly based on the selections made by store leadership.

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Subject: Exciting News! Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag

Program

Dear (Staff/Board/Volunteers), We are so excited to share that (name of organization)

has been selected to be a part of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while

supporting the environment.

For the month of (selected month), each time a $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Hannaford located at (location), $1 will be donated to (name of

organization). Shoppers can also order a Community Bag with their groceries online via the Hannaford-To-Go service.

This is a great way to raise awareness, support the environment and fundraise for our cause.

Let’s get started! We can begin by spreading the news to our friends and family. Call, send emails, and post on social media. The more people who learn about the program and purchase the Community Bag during the month of (month of selection), the more money we will raise.

To learn more about this program, please visit

hannaford.bags4mycause.com.

Best,

(Signature)

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C O M M U N I C A T E

S P R E A DT H EW O R D

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(T I P# 2Include an image from our Image Bank and tag Hannaford in social posts to increase reach!)

S O C I A LM E D I A P O S T S

Have you heard the news? (organization name) has been selected as the beneficiary of the @Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program! Each time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Hannaford at (location) during the month of (month selected) we will

receive a $1 donation. Shoppers can also purchase a reusable Community Bag online

with their groceries via the Hannaford-To-Go

service.

We're excited to share that every $2.50 Community Bag purchased in (month) at the @Hannaford located at (location) will send a $1 donation to us! #giveback #dogood

Want to give back? Support the community and the environment! Go to the @hannafordmkts located at (location) and purchase the $2.50 Community Bag. We will receive a $1 donation for every bag

sold in (month). You can also purchase a reusable Community Bag online, via

Hannaford-To-Go

S A M P L EP R E S S

R E L E A S E

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Name of organization) (Name, phone & email)

(Name of organization) Celebrates Selection as a Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program Beneficiary

(City, State) – (Name oforganization) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag

Program for the month of (month).

The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which launched in April 2014, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and

work.

(Name of organization) was selected as the (month) beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Hannaford located at (location). (Name of organization) will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location during

(month), unless otherwise directed by the customer through

the Giving Tag attached to the bag.You can also purchase a reusable Community Bag online via Hannaford-To-Go.

“(1-2 sentence quote reflecting excitement about being chosen),” said (name), Executive Director of (name of organization). “(Short quote on how this donation will

help you fulfill mission).”

(Name of organization) is a non-profit based in (city, state). Founded in (year), (name of organization) has (describe efforts in the community). Learn more about (name of organization) by visiting (website).

For more information on the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com

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M O T I V A T EB A G S S O L D = D O N A T I O N $ R A I S E D

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(T I P# 3We recommend going into your local Hannaford to see how you can spread the word together!)

S O C I A LM E D I A P O S T S

L A U N C HD A Y

E M A I L

Happy (month)! Go to the @Hannaford located at (location) and purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag to send a $1 donation to our

organization this month! You can also purchase a reusable Community Bag online

via Hannaford-To-Go.

Support (organization name) this month! Visit your local @Hannaford and purchase a

$2.50 reusable Community Bag. For every bag sold we will receive a $1 donation. #dogood #giveback

Want to give back? Support the community and the environment! Go to the @hannafordmkts located at (location) and purchase the $2.50 Community Bag. We will receive a $1 donation for every bag sold this

month. You can also purchase a reusable

Community Bag online via Hannaford-To-Go.

Subject: Launch Day: Hannaford Helps Reusable

Bag Program!

Hello,

Today is launch day for the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program! Starting today and for the entire month of (month of selection), when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Hannaford located at (location), $1 is donated to (name of organization), unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached

to the bag

Our goal is to sell (goal of bags bought e.g. 200) bags, equivalent to $(insert donation equivalent

e.g. $200) raised. We are confident that with the help of our dedicated supporters, we can reach

this goal.

We strongly encourage you to share this news with family and friends as well! Let them know they can also purchase a reusable Community Bag online via

Hannaford-To-Go.

The Community Bags are located on displays around the store and at the checkout. For more information about the program, please visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com.

Thank you for your support,

(Signature)

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C E L E B R A T E !

T H A N K Y O U & L E T ' S K E E P G O I N G

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(T I P# 4Sustained communication keeps supporters engaged and interested!)

T H A N KY O U R S U P P O R T E R S

Subject: Thank you! Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program

Hello,

We are excited to share that $(money raised) was donated to our organization through the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program during the month of (month of selection)!

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you for your participation and support during our benefiting month of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program.

Whether you bought a bag or helped spread the word, we couldn’t have done this without you.

The money generated through this program will help us to (share what you will do with the funds raised). Thank you again for making this a fun and successful experience for (name of organization)!

But we’re not done! You can continue to help raise funds for (name of organization) by using the Giving Tag attached to the Community Bag! All you have to do is purchase the Community Bag at any Hannaford and follow the instructions on the attached Giving Tag to direct the $1 donation to our organization.

Thank you! We raised $(donation amount) through the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program! Guess what? You can still support us by visiting any Hannaford, purchasing the Community Bag and using the attached Giving Tag to send a $1 donation to us any time throughout the year.

R E C E I V EY O U R D O N A T I O N

C H E C K

Approximately 10-12 weeks after the end of your month in the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, we will mail you

a check for the amount you have raised!

But guess what? It's NOT over!

You can raise funds all year long by using the

Giving Tag attached to the Community Bag!

All your supporters have to do is purchase the

$2.50 Community Bag at any Hannaford and follow the instructions on the attached Giving Tag to direct the $1 donation to your organization anytime throughout the year.

We have a Giving Tag Toolkit to guide you to success with the Giving Tag - Check it out!

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