Imagine the Difference NetGiver

What happens when a credit union partners with a nonprofit? In this episode, Sharlene Wells and Michael Andrews discuss their partnership and all the good they have done together in their respective communities. They dive deep into community giving, giveback days, and how you can engage with your community.
They also share why it's important for credit unions and nonprofits to work together. 
Check out:
Mountain America Credit Union
Operation Warm
Guests:
Sharlene Wells - Mountain America CU, Senior Vice President of PR
LinkedIn(LINK) Contact: sharlenewells@macu.com Michael Andrews - Operation Warm, Sr. Partnership Manager (Western Region)
LinkedIn(LINK) Contact: mandrews@operationwarm.org

What happens when a credit union partners with a nonprofit? In this episode, Rachel Caballero and Christos Chronis discuss their partnership and all the good they have done together in their respective communities. They dive deep into scholarships, internships, partnerships and how you can engage with your community.
They also share why it's important for credit unions and nonprofits to work together. 
Guests:
Rachel Caballero | Community Development Officer at TruWest Credit Union
- Contact: rncaballero@truwest.org
 
Christos Chronis | Chief Philanthropy officer at Mesa Community College
- Contact: christos.chronis@mesacc.edu

What happens when a credit union partners with a nonprofit? In this episode, Tom Berquist and Amy Hoyte discuss their 15+ year partnership and all the good they have done together in their respective communities. They also share success stories and tell us why it's important for credit unions and nonprofits to work together.
Guests:
Tom Berquist | EVP/Chief Marketing Officer at BECU
Amy Hoyte | Executive Director at Rebuilding Together South Sound
 
Learn more about BECU at becu.org
Learn more about Rebuilding Together South Sound at rebuildingtogetherss.org

How many meals can you make with 2000 pounds of Potatoes? What can 64 credit unions do in one day when they work together? Listen as Benjamin Hering, and Julie Greene unpack CU Forward Day 2021. CU Forward Day is a day of giving that started with one credit union about a decade ago and quickly to dozens of credit unions across the state of Minnesota.
 
Guests:
Julie Greene | Volunteer Management Professional at Second Harvest Heartland., Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
 
Benjamin Hering | Director of Engagement at Minnesota Credit Union Network., Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

What happens when credit unions strive to help local nonprofits? How can credit unions build healthy relationships with nonprofits? Brittani Richards and Dan Wolfert explore these questions during this Imagine the Difference podcast episode. They also tell stories about their successful partnership and provide some insight into the benefits of co-branding with nonprofits in their community.
Check out:
Thrive Credit Union
Hillcroft Services
Guests:
Brittani Richards | Vice President of Marketing & Branch Operations at Thrive Credit Union., Muncie, Indiana, United States
 
Dan Wolfert | Vice President, Development & Marketing at Hillcroft Services, Inc., Yorktown, Indiana, United States

How can credit unions grow roots in their communities? In this episode, Tara Wachendorf and Zach Wahls of GreenState Credit Union talk about GreenStates’s support of over 900 charities and contributing over $2.2 million to local charities in 2020. Additionally GreenState plants a new tree for every new credit union member with help from their nonprofit partner, Trees Forever. GreenState makes helping their community a priority, and in turn, GreenState has seen more members give.
Check out: 
Greenstate.org treesforever.secure.force.com Guests:
Tara Wachendorf (Public Relations Director), GreenState Credit Union
Zach Wahls (Vice President), GreenState Credit Union
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