Enriching the Lives of Children in the Carolinas 21 years of Credit - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Enriching the Lives of Children in the Carolinas… 21 years of Credit Union Philanthropy

Our History  August 1993 – Began as the North Carolina Credit Union Foundation, Inc.  Spring 2001 – SCCUL discusses beginning a Disaster Relief Fund with the NCCUF  September 2001 – NCCUF becomes Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, Inc.

Our Vision and Mission Vision – Enriching the lives of children in the Carolinas Mission – Achieving our Vision through grants and programs that promote education, physical well ‐ being, and strengthening of families

Our Multi ‐ State Focus Projects  Duke Pediatric Bone Marrow Research Laboratory  2002 ‐ Present: Victory Junction Camp  Prevent Child Abuse  Micro ‐ Community Grants  Credit Unions 4 Kids  2012 ‐ 2014 CMN Children’s Hospital Project  CCUF Greenville Health Systems Children's Hospital Project  Given over $4 Million since the Foundation’s inception

Our Operational Focus Areas  Scholarships  Professional Development For Credit Union Staff & Volunteers  Disaster Relief for Credit Union Communities  Providing adequate resources for CCUF operations  Awards Programs for the Carolinas Credit Union League

Fundraising ($250,000 goal)  Annual Dues Drive  Individual Contributions – “ Friendraisers ”  Chapter/Credit Union Fundraisers  Thistle Dhu Golf Tournament  Charlotte Hornets #CCUHornetsNight  Credit Union Direct Contributions  Community Investment Fund and Charitable Donation Accounts  Memorials and Honorariums  3 rd Party Contract Negotiations  Shop Amazon Smile

Foundation Grants  Grant Categories  KidsFirst Grants  HelpSource Grants  Scholar Vision Funds  Community Aid Program

Professional Development  Training Grants to Credit Unions  Sponsorship of League and FCCCU Training Events and Conferences  Chapter Training Grants Reality & Retirement Fairs, Speakers, etc.  Credit Union Development Educator Training  REAL Solutions

Disaster Relief to Credit Union Communities: Phase I  Grants of up to $500  CU staff to assist with immediate needs  Up to 60 days after disaster

Disaster Relief to Credit Union Communities: Phase II  CU staff who have significant needs such as losing home  Range from $1,500 ‐ $5,000  Beginning 90 days after disaster  Foundation issues a call through CEOs

Disaster Relief to Credit Union Communities: Phase III  Follow ‐ up with CU staff who suffered catastrophic loss and are still in need of assistance  Foundation issues a call through CEOs  Only if funds are available after Phase II

Financial Education  Financial Education Grants support credit union community outreach programs, credit union members, youth, and families in North and South Carolina!  Community Grants ‐ Local CU Partnerships  BizKid$ PBS Financial Literacy Series  FiCEP Program  Junior Achievement  Consumer Credit Counseling Services  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Financial Education BizKid$  Award winning TV series  Free classroom curriculum  Outreach activities  Monthly online newsletter targeting children 9 – 16 years old  NCUF responsible for fundraising, outreach and administrative responsibilities  Offering free Train the Trainers to CUs, community, organizations, and schools/districts  5 seasons  65 episodes  Box set DVDs available  www.bizkids.com

Financial Education NEFE HSFPP  Turnkey financial literacy program specifically focused on basic personal finance skills that are relevant to the lives of pre ‐ teens, teens, and young adults  Six module topics  Promoted NEFE HSFPP among CUs since 2001  Offering free Train the Trainers to CUs, community, organizations, and schools/districts  Approved by TEA and SBOE  Revised in 2007 and 2012  www.hsfpp.org

Financial Education Reality Fairs/CU 4 Reality  Endorsed by America’s CU Museum  A REAL Solutions program in the Carolinas, sponsored by CCUF  Begins with classroom instruction  Ends with a fun and exciting simulation of spending & budgeting based on career choices & lifestyle choices  REAL Solutions CUs: Fee is $50 for the full training package and materials

Financial Education National Endowment for Financial Education  Financial Education Workshop Kits  College Series  Children with Disabilities  Dealing with Debt  Addiction  Transitional Housing  Family Money Skills  Military Personnel  General Financial Education  Low Income

Financial Education National Endowment for Financial Education  Retirement TLC  SmartAboutMoney.org  Disaster Planning Guide (disasters & financial planning)  MyRetirementPaycheck.org  OnYourOwn.org (young adults sharing real lessons learned)  CashCourse.org (students preparing financially for college)  Spendster.org

Financial Education Retirement Fairs  NCUF, REAL Solutions, CUNA Mutual Group  Fair designed to have people think more carefully about the type of lifestyle they would like to pursue in retirement  Seven lifestyle booths  REAL Solutions CUS – no fee to hold fair, only shipping costs  Chapter with at least one RS CU – no fee, only shipping  Non REAL Solutions CUs ‐ $500 fee to utilize materials

“ Financial Fitness Day ” April, 2015 Purpose:  To raise awareness of credit unions ’ financial education activities and importance of financial education  Raise funds for the National CU Foundation and state CU foundations in support of their financial education initiatives financialfitnessday.com

“ Financial Fitness Day ” April, 2015 Basic Standards for CUs to Participate: Credit unions participating in this campaign would hold a fundraiser on a designated day in April of 2015:  Jeans or Casual Day for staff  Bake Sale for staff and/or members  Deduct or Donate a Buck – Ask staff and/or members to consider a voluntary contribution of $1 or more either in cash as they complete their transaction and/or deducting from their checking or savings account as often as they choose

“ Financial Fitness Day ” April, 2015 Key Players:  NCUF – develop and coordinate campaign materials, outreach and fundraising. Collect donations and pledges.  Leagues/Foundations – promote campaign to member credit unions to get as many as possible to participate in the campaign.  Credit Unions – market the campaign to staff. Internal contests are encouraged to raise donations and number of pledges. Send pledges and donations to NCUF. All monies are split with respective Foundations.

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