DONATION REQUEST FORM

Branch Donation Request

After reviewing the criteria and ineligible requests, please complete the form below to be considered for a branch donation between $100-$500.

Donations Criteria

Applicants must be First Credit Union (FCU) members in good standing for a period of one year or more.
Applicants must be community-based/volunteer-run groups OR registered non-profit or charitable societies.
Preference is given to applicants whose work aligns with our focus areas: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Environmental Sustainability, and Local Economic Development.
Requests must not exceed $500

Ineligible Requests

Requests for events or initiatives outside FCU service areas (Bowen Island, Texada Island, Hornby Island, Powell River, Union Bay, Bowser, Courtenay, and Cumberland).Requests where only one or a few individuals benefit.
Requests for donations specifically for travel.
Requests where the primary purpose of the donation is to promote a religious or political view.
Requests where the expectation of the donation is reoccurring or for operational costs.
Requests where the funds are requested payable to an individual (i.e., a payment cannot be made to an individual only to a community or business account)

Organization Details

Name of recipient organization*

Is the organization a FCU member? (Only members in good standing for a minimum of one year will be considered)*

YesNo

Please specify which branch*

Please provide your FCU member/account number. E.g., Member number (xxxxxx), account type (chequing, savings, etc) and account sub if applicable (x). This is where the donation will be deposited should the request be approved. *

Account Number

Donation Contact Person

First name*

Last name*

Phone number

E-mail*

Donation Details

When is requested donation needed? Please allow for at least three weeks for processing*

Date

Please indicate the amount and purpose of the donation including a basic budget, who will be impacted and any other important information. REQUESTS UP TO $500 ONLY PLEASE*

It is important that members see the impact that FCU has in the community. With that in mind we ask donation recipients to acknowledge the donation in a tagged post on socials or website or promotional materials. Please provide a brief confirmation of how FCU will be recognized for this donation. If you have questions about what would be appropriate don't hesitate to be in touch at community@firstcu.ca*

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