The average discount card fundraiser generates profit margins of 50% to 70% depending on your card price and order volume. Email us at carly@emicards.com to get a free quote!

FAQs Archive | EMI Fundraising

Q: What makes EMI different from other discount card companies?

Experience and Track Record : We've seen every challenge over the 30+ year's EMI has ben around. Our longevity is not luck - it is the result of a perfected process that delivers exceptional results year after year. - Over 30 years of experience with merchant relationships and industry expertise. - Over $30 million raised for schools and non-profits nationwide. - Thousands of recurring customers agree fundraising with EMI cards works. Real Support from Real People: When you contact us, you're talking to real fundraising experts who understand your goals and challenges. We aren't a faceless corporation - we are your partners in fundraising .

Q: Are there any up-front payments?

No payment is due up-front to start building your discount card fundraiser. Typically, payment is not due until 30 days after you start the sale.

Q: What kind of businesses are on a discount card?

Mostly restaurants, but we work to ensure a variety of businesses and offers that include at least one of each category: Restaurants: fast food, pizza shops, sub shops, steakhouses, other local/national chain dine-in establishments. Specialty : Bakeries, Ice Cream, Confections, Deli Automotive: Carwashes, Oil & Lube, Tire, Brakes Service Providers: Hair care, Pet Grooming, Florists, Nails Entertainment : Golf, Bowling, Laser Tag, Escape Room, Go-Carts.

Q: How Do Discount Card Fundraisers Work?

Discount Cards offer a positive impact for not only the school funding but also benefit the community of supporters and local businesses in the area. No Up-Front Payments: All we need to start is a list of your business recommendations; your favorite pizza joint, the sub shop down the street always willing to cater, or a booster parent's small business. No up-front payments here! Building the Card: We will connect with each business & organize a 100% customize discount card for your organization, complete with exclusive offers from your favorite restaurants & service providers. Our team creates the artwork for the cards to fit your organization's branding and secures 16-26 valuable discounts & offers that make them more than worth buying. Starting the Sale: The discounts are valid for one year effective immediately after you receive the cards. Your organization sells the cards at a fixed price to your supporters & community members. We recommend anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks to sell the cards. Sell In-Person and Online : Your organization can track the fundraiser's progress in real time by using EMI's Web App. Give your supporters the option to pay for their card online with a custom order form.

Q: What discounts do you have in my area?

Even though we may have worked with merchants in your area before, each card is unique and participation varies. We don't provide specific merchant lists upfront, because they could be misleading. While we can't guarantee specific merchants, we can ensure we'll deliver a quality card consistent with our previous work and samples. Here's our process : Starting with your recommendations, we create a list of up to 200 merchants based on your central address. Your wish list of merchants are prioritized, while others are ranked by importance, difficulty, and proximity. Our team calls systematically from top to bottom, tracking management/owners/marketing and scheduling callbacks. Typically, 10-15% of contacted merchants join the card.