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MnCU4Kids challenges Credit Unions to do at least
four fundraisers per year -- two internal and two for members. To keep things simple, we also
suggest spacing your fundraisers and doing only
one per quarter, as shown here.
Greetings from the Co-Chairs (29KB, PDF file)
– On behalf of the MnCU4Kids committee,
co-chairs Katie Grindeland and Jeff Shwalen
thank you for your support and overview the
committee’s fundraisers and resources available
to you.
MnCU4Kids Reporting Form (29KB, PDF file) –
After each of your credit union’s MnCU4Kids
fundraisers, please send in this completed form
along with a check made out the
1st Quarter
Chain of Hearts Campaign
This annual fundraiser takes place around
Valentine's Day and encourages everyone to purchase paper links in the shape of hearts.
Hearts and links are
personalized for each contributor and added to the
chain hung in the Credit Union lobby. This
six-week campaign usually runs from the second
week of January through the end of February.
Find out more
(86KB, PDF file).
St. Patrick's Day Blinkie Buttons
We have green light-up Blinkie Buttons for St.
Patrick's Day this year. Purchase for $1.00 each
and sell for $2.00.
Contact Jenny Mayer at (320) 256-4006 or
jmayers@bi-ww.com to order.
2nd Quarter
Credit Unions for Kids Golf Tournament
Mark
your calendar for June 23,
2010 at The Refuge.
Find out more.
Summertime Cookouts (61KB, PDF file)
Host
a cookout to raise money for MnCU4Kids and get
to know you members at the same time! Raising
money has never been more fun!
Bunny Bucks
Actual $1 bills with a convincing Easter Bunny
seal in the center. They're unique collectibles,
or the seal can be removed and the money spent.
It's a fun filler for an Easter basket. Check out
this fundraiser at:
www.santadollars.com.
Bridesmaid's Ball
Invite the ladies within your community to
attend a Ball where they can wear those old
bridesmaid's dresses or prom dresses and dance
the night away. Find a hotel conference room,
restaurant or caterer, and a DJ to donate all or
part of their services to the cause. Charge $25
per person or $35 per couple to come and dance
the night away. Find local "celebrities" to
judge different categories of bridesmaid's
dresses as the ladies take part in a Grand
March. Perhaps a local Bridal business will
donate dresses for auction before the event to
add to the fundraiser. Have fun with it!
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For more ideas, check out the online
CUFK Store at the Children's
Miracle Network Miracle Mall!
3rd Quarter
Big Buck Contest (432KB, PDF file)
If your
credit union has a few mighty hunters, it's time
to throw your orange hats in the ring and help
us raise money for a great cause.
Miracle Jeans Day
Employees can buy stickers that give them a
"free pass" to wear casual clothes to work on this
day. This event usually takes place in September.
Find out more.
Safety Blinkie Buttons
The
Safety Blinkie Buttons
(539KB, PDF file) are a great safety
addition to school backpacks and Halloween
costumes.
These buttons
also increase visibility of late night or early morning
joggers, walkers, and neighborhood watch members.
Purchase for $.89 each and sell for $2.00.
Contact Jenny Mayer at (320) 256-4006 or
jmayers@bi-ww.com to order. View other
fundraising ideas at
www.bi-ww.com.
4th Quarter
Mark
your calendar – the 3rd Annual
Bowl-O-Rama
is tentatively scheduled for October 27,
2010.
Santa Bucks
Actual $1 bills with a convincing Santa seal
in the center. They're unique collectibles, or the
seal can be removed and the money spent. It's a
great stocking stuffer! Check out this fundraiser
at:
www.santadollars.com.
Holiday Wreaths
Order your holiday wreaths online and Mickman Brothers will donate $10 to Gillette. To learn more, visit
FundraisingOnline.org/Gillette.
Holiday Ornaments
You supply the artwork and sell the ornaments. Some credit unions are having a child's artwork contest
- we'd love to hear your idea! Contact Jenny Mayer at (320) 256-4006 or
jmayers@bi-ww.com to order. View other
fundraising ideas at
www.bi-ww.com.
Shopping For Miracles
Buy online from a participating store and
they'll make a donation to Gillette Children's
Hospital. Find out more!
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Any Time!
Apparel Sales
Take orders for Credit Unions for Kids apparel,
then sell adding the donation mark-up to the flyer
prices. This document contains information about apparel you can
purchase with the "CUFK" logo.
Cookouts
Hosting member cookouts is a great way to get to
know your members better, and to raise money at
the same time. And with a little advance planning,
it's a very simple and very effective
fundraiser!
This document
(61KB, PDF file) contains
tips for planning cookouts for your summer.
Candy Bar Sales
Put out a box of candy bars by each teller station
and encourage members to buy a bar! It's an
easy, delicious fundraiser! Contact Van Wyk
Confections, 888-465-5141 to order. To check out the variety of
candy bars available,
click here
(1MB, PDF file)!
Shopping For Miracles
Buy online from a participating store, and
they'll make a donation to Gillette Children's
Hospital. Find out more!
Crayon Wheel (471KB, PDF file)
Color the
way to your fundraising goal by selling these
six-color crayon wheels.
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