We could not continue with our mission without your support. There are a number of ways that you or your organization can donate to our cause.
Purchase Swag: Our No Credit Union Left Behind swag and CU Threads gear have officially joined forces in one awesome place, because who doesn’t love a one-stop swag shop? You can now snag everything Luminate and CU Difference right here. But here’s the best part, this swag comes with purpose. Every purchase supports the Luminate Foundation, helping our members when they need it most. We’ll be dropping new looks and limited editions all year long, so keep your eyes peeled and your closets ready for a steady flow of fresh gear.
Donations: Individuals or organizations can donate directly to our foundation by clicking the link below to make an online donation or by mailing a check directly to Luminate. We have a direct relationship with the National Credit Union Foundation, so all checks should be made payable to NCUF with ‘Louisiana Foundation’ in the memo.
Fundraisers: We host a variety of fundraisers and events each year to benefit our cause. Watch for information in upcoming communications.
Hall of Fame: Sponsored by the Luminate Foundation, the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame has been established in order to recognize the valuable leadership, commitment, dedication, and contributions of credit union professionals and volunteers throughout the state. A donation on behalf of the inductee is made to the Foundation. Click here for more information.
Invest in the CIF: The National Credit Union Foundation’s (NCUF) Community Investment Fund (CIF) is an award-winning philanthropic model that enables the credit union community to invest in a traditional deposit account, and contribute a portion of the interest earned to support NCUF’s national grant programs as well as the good works of the Luminate Foundation.
How it Works: Credit unions investing in CIF receive 50 percent of the dividend of their investment. The remaining 50 percent is distributed to the National Credit Union Foundation, half of which the Foundation returns, pro-rata, to the state foundations. The National Credit Union Foundation has placed a cap of 2% on the portion of the dividend they are to receive. Therefore, any dividend over four percent is returned to the credit union. Click here for more information.
