Credit Union
CHERRY BLOSSOM
Ten Mile Run®
Fundraising Ideas
Between its four branches‚ call center and lending department‚ the staff of The Partnership FCU collected $1‚290 in just one week by asking for $1 at a time. Their goal was $500 — which they more than doubled. It was an NFL-themed promotion with footballs‚ provided by Children’s National Medical Center‚ posted in the offices for each donation. Staff wore football jerseys each Friday during the promotion. In an ongoing fundraising campaign‚ staff are currently donating $150 per month for the privilege of wearing jeans on Fridays‚ all of which is donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.Read what other credit unions are doing.
Credit Unions should submit their 2012 Cherry Blossom-related donations by April 30th to:
Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc.
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Note Card Gift Sets featuring illustrations by the kids!
A collection of eight wonderful drawings by Children’s Hospital patients is featured on the
covers of these note cards. They come complete with envelopes and packaged for safekeeping.
- Downloadable signage is available for use in your lobbies.
- Counter top displays available — $3.00 each
- Gift sets of 8 cards and envelopes cost $3.00; Suggested resale — $10.00. Place your order now.
Collect Donations from Members in Your Lobby
Order these free paper Children's Miracle Network "Miracle Ballons" from Patricia Jasper-Zellner at the Children's National Medical Center.
Ready-to-use Marketing Materials!
Promote the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and encourage your members to donate!
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Statement Inserts (Click image for more details)
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 Posters (Click image for more details) Customized with your Credit Union's name 22x28 $15.00 |
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Get Sammy in your lobby!
Author Sam Renick has produced a wonderful children’s book about the habit of saving. “It’s
A Habit, Sammy Rabbit” is a tale any child will love and it teaches the value of saving carrots.
Parents can use it to help teach the value of saving money as well! Sample books are available upon
request.
The book has a companion music CD that children of all ages will love. From gospel to rap, there’s
something for everyone.
Preview the CD now:
Get in the Habit!
Rainy Day!
More Than You
Make
Purchase the books for $3.00 each plus S&H.
Purchase the CDs for $4.00 each plus S&H.
Downloadable signage is available for use in your lobbies. We are suggesting a price of $10.00 each if purchased separately or $15.00 when purchased together, but sell these gifts for whatever works for your members! Order now.
Here's what some sponsor credit unions have done to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network:
Prince George’s Community FCU did 614 Skip A Pay Loans at $25 per loan‚ with $5 of it going to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Educational Systems FCU raised $2,465 by having System Administrator Bill Brooks, Jr. keep his hair dyed pink from March 1 to April 30. Bill is the son of Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc. founder and ex-officio board member, Bill Brooks.
Constellation FCU held a raffle for an iPad allowing them to raise $ .15 cents per member.
The Partnership FCU held a silent auction. Staff and runners donated their guaranteed race entries for bids. The partnership also held an Art Auction using artwork from the day care center at their Arlington location. It was such a success they plan to hold this auction annually!
NARFE Premier FCU organized the Biggest Loser Corporate Challenge, a 12-week journey to lose weight and eat healthier. Employees paid $20 to participate with half going to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and half to a pool for the winner.
Department of Labor FCU raised $ .28 per member by donating their Skip a Pay fees to CMNH.Northwest FCU auctioned guaranteed race entry forms to its members, raising $1,500 from 13 members who couldn’t get into the sold-out race by ordinary means.
Do you have a fundraising success story to share? Submit it to Sarah Turner and we’ll make sure we spread the word so others may benefit from your creativity!