The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation is proud to launch a new grant offering to assist small credit unions. The Technology Assistance Grant is intended to support credit unions with assets of $100 million or below with technology projects to help the credit union thrive and grow. Applications will be accepted throughout the year, and grants amounts are a maximum of $10,000 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less. Grant Purpose examples include:
For more details or to apply, visit Technology Assistance Grant Application - Minnesota Credit Union Network (mncun.org) Registration is Now Open for the Enhanced FiCEP Financial Counseling Certification Program4/10/2024
The Enhanced Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) teaches credit union staff how to counsel members so they can budget better, smartly save, pay down debt and plan for the future. Obtaining the training and associated credentials allows your credit union to differentiate itself from other financial institutions, and help members build a stronger financial future.
The cohort-style training consists of 8 tutorial webinars, exam preparation, proctored exam, and program development training - taking place between June - early October. Upon completion, participants will receive the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation. The program is provided in partnership between CUNA's Center for Professional Development (CUNA CPD), CU Difference, and a collaboration with the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana Credit Union Foundations. Visit mncun.org/enhanced-ficep-program to learn more. The deadline to register is Friday, May 3. The Foundation will be hosting a Bourbon & Wine Auction at their booth during the Accelerate 24 conference. Stop by to support a great cause and your chance to bid on several rare and hard to find bourbons and wines. Thank you to The Servion Group for generously sponsoring this event! Auction items include: Bourbon
Silent auction bids will be collected during Exhibit Hall hours on Thursday, April 18th. Winners will be announced during the evening reception. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation - a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. For more information about the work of the Foundation, visit mncun.org/foundation. Join the Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids committee at the Annual CU4Kids Karaoke for Kids event on Thursday, April 18 as a part of ACCELERATE 24. All proceeds from the event to benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare!
This year, Twin Cities Karaoke will offer your favorite songs to sing, take song requests and dance through the night! Individual Registration Individual registrations are open for $20 per attendee for anyone not attending the Accelerate 24 conference. Registered attendees of the Accelerate 24 conference are welcome to attend this event at no additional cost. Sponsorship Opportunities
For further details please see the event flyer! Please contact Kim Peterson via email with any questions. The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation's Credit Union Builder Award honors an individual’s dedication to the success, growth, and vitality of the not-for-profit financial movement in Minnesota. Dedications are typically made at a special time of significance to acknowledge their contributions to credit unions.
In total, 94 individuals have been designated as Credit Union Builders. The name of the recipients are permanently displayed in lobby of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, as a tribute to those who have dedicated time and energy to building the credit union movement. The honorees (or their families, in the case of a memoriam contribution) receive acknowledgement from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation, and donors are also listed online and, in the Foundation’s annual report. A minimum $1,500 contribution is required to designate a Credit Union Builder Award. With questions, contact Andrea Molnau, Executive Director of the Minnesota Credit Unions Foundation. The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) is requesting your support for our annual Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit our scholarship program! Our annual Silent Auction will be held April 18 & 19, 2024 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake. As a signature event of the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s ACCELERATE conference, hundreds of credit union employees and their affiliates will bid on auction items. All money generated from this fundraiser goes directly to students through scholarships. Our goal is to raise $15,000! Visit the FSC Page for more details. We hope you will consider a donation of either a silent auction item, or a monetary/cash donation to help make our goal a reality! Your support is greatly appreciated, and any donation you make is an investment in the youth of Minnesota. Contributions: Cash donations: Please submit with a contribution form to the address below. Checks should be made payable to: Minnesota Credit Union Foundation; with “FSC” in the memo line or donate online. Foundation Scholarship Council Minnesota Credit Union Foundation 555 Wabasha St N, Suite 200 Saint Paul, MN 55102 Item donations: Please submit with a contribution form as soon as possible for our records. The item can be sent to either the address below no later than Friday, April 12, 2024, or deliver in person at the FSC Silent Auction booth any time Thursday morning, April 18, 2024. Minnesota Credit Union Network 55 Wabasha Street N, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55102 Credit union and industry partner employees are invited to Children’s Hospitals Week (CHW), where we will get to celebrate the Founders Award! It is April 8-11 in Orlando, FL at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.
Register online and use the ‘CMN Hospitals Corporate Partner’ registration type. This link also provides more information about the conference like the agenda, location, and more. CMN Hospitals is waiving the registration fee for any credit union attendee. Before registering, please contact Nick Coleman for details: ncoleman@cmnhospitals.org. In addition to the typical CHW programming, there will be three unique things happening for CU4Kids.
This opportunity is open to executives, CUFK coordinators, league employees and other industry partner employees. We want to celebrate this prestigious recognition with anyone that has helped impact the success of CU4Kids. If you have questions about the event or the registration process, contact Nick Coleman, ncoleman@cmnhospitals.org. Join the Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids committee at the Annual CU4Kids Karaoke for Kids event on Thursday, April 18 as a part of ACCELERATE 24. All proceeds from the event to benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare! This year, Twin Cities Karaoke will offer your favorite songs to sing, take song requests and dance through the night! Individual Registration Individual registrations are open for $20 per attendee for anyone not attending the Accelerate 24 conference. Registered attendees of the Accelerate 24 conference are welcome to attend this event at no additional cost. Sponsorship OpportunitiesStage Manager Sponsorship ($2,500) - Only 3 Available
10 complimentary drink tickets, Event signs/Announcements, Recognition on Minnesota CU4Kids website, Corporate logo featured at event, 2 Fast Track Cards Rock Star Sponsorship ($1,500) 8 complimentary drink tickets, Event signs, Recognition on Minnesota CU4Kids website, Corporate logo featured at event, 1 Fast Track card Opening Act Sponsorship ($1,000) 5 complimentary drink tickets, Corporate logo featured at event Stagehand Sponsorship ($800) Corporate name featured on sponsor board Crowd Sponsorship ($400) Corporate name featured on sponsor board For further details please see the event flyer! Please contact Kim Peterson via email with any questions. |
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