Credit Union for Kids Wine Auction Nabs $2.4M for Children’s Miracle Network
Event summary
- Credit Union for Kids Wine Auction raised $2.4M for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in California, Nevada, and Utah.
- Event hosted at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, attended by nearly 600 credit union leaders and partners.
- Origence served as the title sponsor, with Velera and Bay Federal Credit Union co-chairing the event.
- Total funds raised since inception exceed $20M, with credit unions ranking as the fifth-largest corporate contributor to CMN.
- 2027 event scheduled for March 12, 2027, at the same location.
The big picture
The Credit Union for Kids Wine Auction underscores the credit union sector’s commitment to philanthropy, leveraging collective resources to support pediatric healthcare. Origence’s leadership as title sponsor highlights the strategic importance of industry collaboration in driving impactful fundraising. The event’s scale and consistent growth reflect broader trends in corporate social responsibility within the financial services sector.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Fundraising
- Whether the credit union community can maintain this level of philanthropic support amid potential economic headwinds.
- Industry Collaboration
- How the Credit Union Executive Leadership Summit’s focus on innovation and leadership will translate into future fundraising efforts.
- Strategic Partnerships
- The role of title sponsors like Origence in driving long-term engagement and financial contributions to Children’s Miracle Network.
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