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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.
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ideas!
MnCU4Kids Reporting Form (29KB, PDF file)
– After each of your credit union’s MnCU4Kids fundraisers, please send in
this completed form.
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.
Click
here to get started.
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
Thanks to all who supported our 2011
tournament, which netted $15,600 plus a matching
grant from CO-OP Financial Services, bringing
the total raised to $25,600! The date for
the 2012 tournament will be posted in early
2012.
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 holiday seal
in the center. An Easter bunny seal is available
in the spring. These can be saved as unique
collectibles, or the seal can be removed and the
money spent. It's a fun filler for an Easter
basket.
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!
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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For more ideas, check out the online
CUFK Store at the Children's
Miracle Network Miracle Mall!
3rd Quarter
Miracle Jeans Day
Employees can buy stickers that give them a
"free pass" to wear casual clothes to work on
this day. Information about 2012 event will be
posted soon.
Big Buck Contest
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.
Bowl-o-Rama
Join MnCU4Kids on Wednesday, October 26 at Star
& Strikes Bowling Alley in Wyoming for the 4th
Annual Bowl-O-Rama. Gather your coworkers for
this bowling tourney guaranteed to be an
afternoon of fun as your raise funds for
Gillette Children’s Specialty Hospital.
Learn more.
Safety Blinkie Buttons
The
Safety Blinkie Buttons 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
Let’s GLOW 4 Kids!
Sell Mia Bella Candles and for each
candle purchased, $7.00 will be donated to Gillette Children’s
Specialty Healthcare. These high-quality candles are a perfect gift
for the holiday season. More information about this fundraiser will
be available in late fall/early winter.
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!
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.
Holiday Icon
Program
This no-cost fundraiser lets you choose a campaign to appeal your
members. If it’s a football-themed program, there’s the paper
football icon; if you'd rather use the traditional balloon icon,
that’s available as well. Or if it’s a winter campaign, credit
unions have the choice of three icons – the snowflake, Christmas
light or snowman.
- Campaign Dates: November 1 – December 31
- How to Order Kits: Go to
www.CU4Kids.org/holidayicons
- Shipping and
Cost: Kits begin shipping on October 10…Kits and shipping free
to credit unions
- 5 to 7 business days to deliver
- Available Icons: Snowflake, Christmas light, Snowman, Balloon, Football
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