In a partnership between CUNA and Love My Credit Unions (CU Solutions Group), good deeds and great rewards abound. Know how I’m always talking about getting your efforts out there? Well, if sharing to CU Social Good isn’t enough on its own, here’s a reason your entire community can support: Big money for local charities.

Say hello to Share the Love Campaign (They call it the 1st annual, but I’m sorry, the first year doesn’t get “annual” billing. Next year, no problem!). The love being shared is that of your credit union, its members, and community contributions made by each. Yes, we know you’re giving back. Here’s a chance to tell that story. With video!

As part of the Share the Love Campaign, credit unions are encouraged to create short video clips telling their charitable story. Make them funny. Make them emotional. Make sure they are under 90 seconds. On October 1, every video will be posted. Then it’s time to vote! Members, charity supporters, and bank customers (yes, everyone) can choose their preferred stories. So make yours engaging!

Winners will be separated by asset size, with the smallest award being a $10,000 donation, and a new set chosen each month (through December).

You may think large credit unions and charities have an advantage, and you’d be right, but since everyone sees all posts, do your best and it could be amongst the finalists! Tell your members, your community…anyone! Because what’s good for your credit union is huge for your community.

Which sounds a bit like the credit union mission.