

It was successfully piloted in partnership with a few state credit union foundations and the State Credit Union Foundation Network encouraged broadening the campaign for 2013, inviting all credit unions and leagues to participate.Ĭredit unions are also encouraged to leverage this campaign as part of a broader appeal to staff and members around financial education. Last year, NCUF and the Texas Credit Union Foundation developed this initiative to raise awareness of financial education and also raise funds for programs and grants of NCUF and state credit union foundations. “With the campaign toolkit and templates, we’ve also tried to make it as easy as possible to participate.” “Holding a casual day on April 3 rd is a simple way for credit union organizations to make an impact on state and national financial education efforts,” said Christopher Morris, NCUF Director of Communications. Also included on the website are other campaign resources such as optional pledge forms, sample newsletter articles, sign-up sheets, stickers, flyer, statement stuffer, wall pin-up templates, a YouTube video, web buttons, and more. fundraising throughout the month of Aprilįundraising could be as simple as a jeans or casual day for staff, but additional ideas are included in a toolkit at op, the campaign website.holding a “Financially Fit Day” on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.In order to join in this initiative, credit unions can carry out either (or both) of the following activities to fundraise among staff and members: This fundraising day is part of a relatively new campaign, entitled “Credit Unions Support Financial Education: Leading the Way to Financial Freedom.” MADISON, WI – The National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) is inviting credit union organizations to hold a “Financially Fit Day” on Apto kick off National Financial Literacy Month. NCUF Campaign Highlights & Funds CU System’s Financial Education Efforts Credit Union Organizations Invited to Hold a “Financially Fit Day” on April 3rd
