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.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors and participants!
Each year, the Leaders in Financial Literacy Awards recognize five credit unions and organizations for excellence in the advancement of financial education. Winners are honored during the Foundation Luncheon at CrossState Connect Annual Convention, where they receive a display award and grant of $2,500 in support of their financial literacy efforts.
Tickets for the Luncheon can be purchased when registering for Connect. The event is open to members, guests, sponsors, and exhibitors.
In addition, several sponsorship opportunities are available for the Luncheon:
- Platinum Sponsor – $2,500 Contribution
- Gold Sponsor – $1,250 Contribution
- Silver Sponsor – $750 Contribution
- Bronze Sponsor – $500 Contribution
Sponsorships are open until April 3.
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If you are an exhibitor, we hope you will take part in the Foundation’s Grow Hope initiative and show your commitment to helping credit unions grow. Join today by adding the Grow Hope initiative to your Connect registration or visiting the CrossState Foundation’s donation page!
The Foundation will provide a recognition sign to place at your booth to proudly show your support for the Foundation and your commitment to growing HOPE for our New Jersey and Pennsylvania credit union communities. Your generous participation will also be recognized in the convention program book.
Questions can be directed to Sue Ward-Diorio.
The CrossState Foundation is excited to announce a sports-themed fundraising dinner for CrossState Drive, a leadership-focused in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 9–11.
Attendees will enjoy delicious food while having the opportunity to learn about the Foundation, test their trivia knowledge, and try their chance at the unique basket raffle!
Support the Foundation and its mission by sponsoring this special event. Look out for more information in the coming months!
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 and the love she had for her credit union family and supporting the Executive Leadership Program. The proceeds of this event will help fund the four-year investment in the future leaders of the credit union movement in Pennsylvania and New Jersey through the CrossState Foundation.
