HONOLULU–Hawaii State FCU has again staged a unique fundraiser among credit unions by linking a charitable donation to the number of votes cast in the election for its board of directors.
Hawaii State donated $10,000 to the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders after encouraging members to vote by offering to donate $5 for every online vote, up to $10,000.
It isn’t the first time Hawaii State has made such a donation. The credit union said donations tied to its board elections have raised more than $40,000 to support local nonprofits, including Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Kapiolani Children’s Miracle Network, Make-a-Wish Hawaii and PBS Hawaii.
“Through our board of directors election, members have a unique opportunity to give back to their community and support a cause that sets Hawaii’s youth on the trajectory for future academic and professional success,” said Andrew Rosen, president and CEO of Hawaii State FCU. “We are happy to support the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders and their mission to engage and empower future leaders by making a difference today.”
Real-Life Topics
Hawaii State FCU said it began partnering with CTL in 2017 to engage and teach Hawaii high school students about real-life financial topics not covered in their school’s curriculum. Topics have included basic budgeting, balancing a checking account, the power of saving, debt management and the importance of having good credit, and tips for financing college.