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Carol Smith and Carol Burgess of Great Lakes Scrip recognized as the 'Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year'.
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-2002 Winner
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About Us

 

Great Lakes Scrip Center serves non-profit organizations and major US retailers through innovating scrip fundraising programs.

  • GLSC was founded in 1994 by two families; corporate offices are located in Western Michigan.
  • Since 1994, GLSC has helped retailers ring up more nearly $4 billion dollars in sales while raising more than $220 million for our non-profit clients.
  • GLSC serves more than 14,000 client non-profit organizations across the US.
  • GLSC offers retailers access to more than 3.75 million motivated, scrip-buying households.
  • GLSC has long standing relationships with more than 600 retail brands including American Airlines, Bath & Body Works, Blockbuster Video, Burger King, The Gap, Home Depot, JCPenney, Marriott, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Sears to name just a few.
  • GLSC has posted 13 straight years of profits.
  • In June 2002, Carol Burgess and Carol Smith, the founders of Great Lakes Scrip Center, were named West Michigan Entrepreneurs of the Year by Ernst & Young.
GLSC Benefits to Non-Profits
  • Our volume buying mean more revenue for your non-profit organization.
  • The widest selection of certificates and gift cards available.
  • Fully stocked, just in time inventory.
  • Personal, “first name basis” service.
GLSC Benefits to Retailers

For retailers, GLSC offers access to loyal, motivated shoppers across the United States. GLSC non-profit organizations are eager to spend their shopping dollars with retailers who participate in scrip programs. GLSC works with participating retailers to maximize their scrip marketing efforts, and coordinate them with the retailer’s overall merchandising strategies.

  • Scrip is a powerful tool for changing shopping behavior.
  • GLSC provides easy access to many motivated coordinators.
  • Scrip program marketing helps reduce traditional promotion expense.
  • Efficient certificate distribution.