Find answers to the most commonly asked questions below.
- What is Children's Miracle Network?
Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization
dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising
funds for children's hospitals across North America.
CO-OP is an active participant with Children's Miracle Network
and Credit Unions for Kids, donating more than $2 million per year
through ATM transaction fees, local credit union events and the
Miracle Match Program.
For additional information about Children's Miracle Network
visit: www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org
- What is Miracle Match?
Created and launched by CO-OP Financial Services in 2008,
Miracle Match is a $1 million matching funds program to benefit
Credit Unions for Kids supporting local Children's Miracle Network
hospitals.
- What are the goals of the Miracle Match program?
The goals of the Miracle Match program are to:
- Encourage credit unions to expand or develop a partnership with
their local Children's Miracle Network hospitals to raise new,
incremental dollars
- Grow CO-OP's $1 million dollar investment to help children's
hospitals serve an even greater number of sick and injured
children
- How much will CO-OP match?
There are three tiers to the Miracle Match Program, with the
match dependent on funds raised at the event:
- How does a credit union sign up for the Miracle Match?
Credit Unions apply each year for each CMNH event they're
requesting matching dollars for. The application is online here.
- We’re starting a new event to benefit Credit Unions for Kids – what types of events are available?
Check out the Credit Untions for Kids Web site, www.cu4kids.org - for a plethora of fundraising
ideas and best practices. From golf tournaments to wine auctions
and more.
- Who can participate in Miracle Match?
Participation is open to all credit unions, chapters,
leagues and associations. Click here for program
guidelines and an application or contact miraclematch@co-opfs.org
for participation questions.
- What are the benefits to credit unions participating in Miracle Match?
There are many benefits to credit union participation in the
Miracle Match Program!
- Supports credit union philosophy of "people helping
people"
- Helps credit unions succeed in their local community
- Links credit unions with a recognizable charity
- 100% of funds raised go to their local Children's Miracle
Network hospitals
- Increases team spirit with staff fundraising
- Potential for positive and increased publicity
- Grows programs within their local community with potential to
double amount raised
- Credit union is viewed as a "champion" in their community
- How does the Miracle Match application process work?
The application process is simple!
Once the application is received, it is reviewed during that
quarter to determine if it meets the goals and objectives of the
Miracle Match program. Should the application be accepted, the
contact person will be notified by either phone or email.
If you have questions on the application process, contact miraclematch@co-opfs.org
or visit www.co-opfs.org/miracle-match/
- Four times per year, the Miracle Match committee reviews
applications to determine eligibility and if the application meets
the goals of the Miracle Match Program
- If the event meets eligibility requirements and goals, and
funds are available, you will be contacted to confirm
acceptance.
If you have questions on the application process, contact miraclematch@co-opfs.org.
- Are there any limitations on participation in the Miracle Match program?
While we have made it easy for credit unions to participate in
the program, there are a few limitations to ensure equal
participation among credit unions. Please review the eligibility
reqluirements here.
- Who do I contact if I have additional questions about the Miracle Match Program?
Eligibility
Miracle Match is open to all credit unions, chapters and leagues
in the United States. Since program funds are limited, preference
is given to credit unions that are members of CO-OP and to chapters
and leagues that have one or more CO-OP member credit unions.
• Your application must be submitted to CO-OP before the date of
your event and by September 30.
• We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible
to ensure there are enough funds available to match your
event.
• Accepted organizations will be notified in late January, May,
August and October.
Note: Submission of an application is not a guarantee of a
match.
For more information and additional eligibility requirements,
please submit an application here.