The support from our credit unions and partner network in New Jersey and Pennsylvania is the bedrock of the funding for the Foundation. This support is a visible endorsement of our credit unions and others to support the entire network. The campaign kicks off during Financial Literacy Month in April and we hope all credit unions and partners will consider making a donation to show full support of People Helping People in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Individual, Credit Union, Company and Vendor Contribution
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The Hope in Action program allows you to recognize an employee or Board member who is making a difference at your credit union or in your community. Donations can be of any size, and the honoree will receive a special card to proudly display. All funds raised will directly support credit union education and community programs.
In addition, there is a special “Hope in Action Legend” designation reserved for donations of $1,000 or more, given in either a single gift or multiple gifts for one person. Legends will receive a special framed card, be recognized in our CrossState Daily newsletter, and earn a listing on the Hope in Acton web page.
Honor a Credit Union Hero
Who hasn’t dreamed of finding a wallet stuffed with goodies and secretly wanted to keep it? Well, now you can have a chance to do just that and support the Foundation at the same time! During fall, the Foundation sells tickets for a chance to win one of two wallets stuffed with cash, gift cards, gift certificates, lottery tickets, and more to splurge on yourself or your loved ones, just in time for the holidays.
You can purchase tickets through our donation page until December 3!
The Leaders in Financial Literacy Awards recognize and honor credit unions and organizations for excellence in the advancement of financial literacy. Award winners are honored during the CrossState Credit Union Association’s Connect Annual Convention. Each of the five award winners receive a display award, and grant of $2,500 in support of their financial literacy efforts. The awards are available to all credit unions and other nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for projects initiated, conducted, or ongoing during the previous calendar year.
Tickets for the Foundation Luncheon can be purchased when registering for Convention. The luncheon is open to members, guests, sponsors, and exhibitors.
Sponsorships for Annual Convention:
- Platinum Sponsor – $2,500 Contribution
- Gold Sponsor – $1,000 Contribution
- Silver Sponsor – $500 Contribution
- Bronze Sponsor – $250 Contribution
The CrossState Foundation is excited to announce the Flavors of Pittsburgh fundraising dinner on September 11 – a special addition to the CrossState Drive Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, September 10-12.
The dinner will feature the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Pittsburgh, featuring local favorites and the iconic Pittsburgh cookie table.
Attendees will enjoy the delicious food, while having the opportunity to learn about the Foundation, test their trivia knowledge, and have a chance at the unique basket raffle! This year, MBFS will make a special donation if we sell 1,000 basket raffle tickets.
Support the Foundation and its mission by sponsoring the Flavors of Pittsburgh event.
Sponsorships are closed for 2025.
During the CrossState Credit Union Association’s annual convention in May, the Foundation holds an annual raffle to support the Foundation. Raffle baskets are donated by credit unions and represent their unique region. If you would like to donate a basket, please contact Tina Lesko.
CU GiveBack allows credit union employees and volunteers to donate a set amount each week, month, quarter, or year to advance credit unions and support financial education. Donations are sent by your credit union to the Foundation. The Foundation staff will maintain all records on behalf of your credit union. Please consider offering this giving opportunity to your credit union’s employees.
We hope that credit unions, staff, members, and chapters will join us in supporting these critical programs for our network. Credit union staff and volunteers are our champions for financial literacy and for educating people about the importance of credit unions in our communities. There are many ways to help raise funds for the Foundation: hold a raffle, auction, bake sale, or jeans day. Challenge another credit union to a competition to double the fun. Host sporting tournaments such as golf, cornhole, or bowling. Sell raffle tickets at chapter meetings, and so much more. Get creative and have fun while supporting the Foundation. Events that credit unions and chapters can participate in with the Foundation are:
Financial Fitness Day: Financial Fitness Day is dedicated to helping members get their financial health in shape. Participate in Financial Fitness Day and raise funds for the Foundation in support of financial education initiatives and raise awareness of the importance of financial education. To participate, simply hold a Jeans or Casual Day fundraiser for staff at your credit union on Financial Fitness Day (1st Wednesday in April).
CU GiveBack – Employee Contribution Program: this program allows credit union employees and volunteers to donate a set amount each week, month, quarter, or year to advance credit unions and support financial education. Donations are sent by your credit union to the Foundation. The Foundation’s staff will maintain all records on behalf of your credit union. Please consider offering this giving opportunity to your credit union’s employees.
Tribute Gifts: you can make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone to the CrossState Credit Union Foundation. It can be to recognize credit union leaders, staff, volunteers, and others, Donations are used to help credit unions in need, to provide personal finance education, and to help the credit union movement grow
Through credit unions’ impact investing, the Community Investment Fund (CIF) has generated millions of dollars to fund and support local and national financial literacy, development and scholarship initiatives. Started in 1999, the CIF was designed to leverage the interdependence of the credit union system for the greater good. It provides credit unions the opportunity to donate a portion of the dividends earned on certain investments to the National Credit Union Foundation and state credit union foundations, including the CrossState Credit Union Foundation. When you invest in CIF, your credit union, the Foundation, and the National Credit Union Foundation each receive a portion of CIF earnings.
A Charitable Donation Account provides expanded investment powers to help fund the charitable giving of credit unions. A minimum of 51% of the total return of a CDA must be distributed within five years to qualified charities, including the Foundation. The CDA’s total value cannot exceed 5% of the credit union’s net worth.
The Kathleen Fey Executive Leadership Program Golf Tournament is an annual event celebrating Kathleen, the love she had for her credit union family, and support the Executive Leadership Program. The proceeds of this event will help fund the six-year investment in the future leaders of the credit union movement in Pennsylvania and New Jersey through the CrossState Foundation.
