RaiseRight Fundraising
Raise money toward your student's Voluntary Program Donations (VPDs) simply by shopping, dining, and traveling the way your family already does.
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Voluntary Program Donations (VPDs) are tax-deductible contributions from each of our RCMC families.
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VPD contributions allow us to participate in various field tournaments, to compete at Championships and the BOA competition in Utah, and to hire exceptional staff that the district does not cover.
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Simply put, VPDs are calculated by dividing the total cost of RCMC activities by the total number of RCMC students.
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Suggested VPDs for the Fall will vary from the suggested VPDs in the Winter, which will be based on each student’s participation in their specific ensemble(s).
With RaiseRight (formerly ShopWithScrip), your everyday purchases can help support our marching band. No selling products, no event planning, and no asking for donations. It’s one of the easiest and most effective fundraisers available for high school bands.
How It Works
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Join our RaiseRight program (free and quick to set up).
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Buy gift cards at face value from 750+ popular brands (groceries, gas, restaurants, clothing, and more), shop online through RaiseRight, dine at participating restaurants, or book travel.
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RaiseRight automatically gives a percentage back (average around 6%, up to 20% with bonuses) to the band.
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Earnings go toward your student’s VPDs and 100% stays with our organization.
Example: Buy a $100 gift card with 14% earnings → you get the full $100 to spend, and $14 goes straight to the band as earnings toward your student's VPDs. RaiseRight service fees may apply.
Many families earn $1,000+ per year just by using RaiseRight for regular expenses.
Top-performing bands have raised tens of thousands of dollars annually this way.
Why Band Families Love It
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Free to join with no minimums or earning limits
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Works year-round (even during summer and off-season)
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Fits into your normal routine—no extra time or effort required
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Helps reduce out-of-pocket costs for your student's VPDs
Ready to start earning for your student? Download the RaiseRight app or visit RaiseRight.com, then use our program’s enrollment code (available from the RCMC RaiseRight coordinator). Every purchase helps keep our students performing at their best!
