The Spirit Foundation supports local organizations which provide safety, health, nourishment,
education, or inspiration to young adults in local communities.
About Us
The Spirit Foundation was established in 2016 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
whose program supports extra-curricular programs at eight local high schools and other
youth-focused organizations in the area.
The mission of the Spirit Foundation is to provide resources to high schools and
community groups to help local kids pursue their dreams. We don’t want dreams or vital programs
to end simply because they cost too much.”
Programs at Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Centennial, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Forest Lake and St.
Francis high schools are specifically supported, however the foundation is focused on making
sustainable and long-term effort to assist all youth-based, local community programs.
Go the the Get
Involved tab for more information about fundraising with the Spirit Foundation using
the no-fee giving platform, NetGiver.
To support the Spirit Foundation with a no - fee donation using NetGiver, click
below.
The Spirit Foundation supports local organizations which provide safety, health, nourishment,
education, or inspiration to young adults in local communities. The Spirit Foundation envisions that
if young adults have those basic needs met they will be free to discover and achieve their dreams, no
matter what those dreams may be.
In addition, the Spirit Foundation offers support to youth focused organizations, including local
high schools, youth groups, mission organizations, addiction programs, food shelves, and others. That
support may include financial support, financial education classes, awareness campaigns, or volunteer
work on behalf of selected organizations.
Executing Our Mission
Scholarships
The Credit Union offers eight financial scholarships ranging from $500.00 to $1,000.00,
depending if their high school participates in SPIRIT programs.
SPIRIT Checking
The Credit Union's Spirit Debit Card can accompany any checking account. When the card
is used, the Credit Union donates 5% of debit card transaction fees to the Spirit Foundation.
This donation is then given to participating high schools to reduce student activity costs, so
that all students can participate in healthy school activities.
The current participating schools include:
Anoka
Centennial
Andover
Blaine
Coon Rapids
Forest Lake
Champlin Park
An ISD 11( Anoka Hennepin School District) card is also available.
Fundraising
The Spirit Foundation is a fundraiser for community schools. It celebrates
high school students by raising funds for extra-curricular activities at local high schools. It’s
also a family-friendly program powered by students, teachers, volunteers, donors, families, and
friends.
The Spirit Foundation supports local fundraising using the no-fee giving platform,
NetGiverwhich ensures 100% of a donation reaches your
booster club!
No fees on donations, increased ease of use, all on a convenient mobile or desktop
platform.
Why NetGiver?
Did you know that an average of 7% of a donor's gift is lost in every donation? NetGiver is
different.
When using NetGiver provided by AHCU, donors can give freely and confidently to your booster club
knowing that 100% of the donation reaches the club. There is no cost to you or the
donor for using NetGiver.
SHOW SUPPORT FOR ANY NONPROFIT.
Gain support for your booster club from the student's friends and family, with ease from one app.
ALL DONATIONS, ONE LOCATION
Less worrying, more giving, NetGiver tracks the donations you've received and and donations can
be made in a matter of seconds!
SAFE AND SECURE
Feel confident when you ask others to give. What matters to you, matters to us, and the charitable
gifts you receive are supported by the foundation.
WORKING TOGETHER
At a time where so many of our neighbors and friends are facing new challenges, we, along with credit
unions across Minnesota are coming together to do what credit unions do best: support our community!
What Your Club Gets:
100% FEE-FREE DONATIONS:
No fees on donations, increased ease of use, all on a convenient mobile or desktop platform.
Downloading is easy from the app store.
OPTIONAL MARKETING MATERIALS
Communicating with your donors is an important component of your development initiatives. We’ve
created a few pieces of collateral for your organization to use when sharing the opportunity for 100%
donations. Please feel free to click on the assets below
to download and distribute.
DASHBOARD & ANALYTICS
Track your progress as often as you want and provide up-to-date information at booster club meetings or
through your regular update emails.
Connect Using Instant Authentication With Your AHCUdigital Credentials:
One way to verify your account is by providing the username and password that you use for
AHCUdigital. NetGiver uses Plaid to
verify your account information. You will be prompted to add your AHCUdigital username and
password (or other identifying information) after you have selected Anoka Hennepin Credit Union.
If you’re having any trouble with this, the best thing to do will be to reach out to AHCU. Alternatively, follow the directions for
Micro Deposits below.
Connect Using Micro Deposits With Your AHCU Account Information:
When prompted, search for AHCU, but do not select it. Scroll to the bottom of the
screen and select “Link with Account Numbers”.
Follow the process and supply the requested information. You will be sent two small deposits to your
AHCU account to verify ownership (these will be less than $1 each).
Micro Deposits take between 1-2 business days and appear as two separate items in your account.
You'll be able to check on the amounts by calling AHCU, looking at your online account activity or on your periodic
account statement.
Once you have these amounts, you can visit app.netgiverapp.com to continue the process and verify your
account.
Looking For More Information?
For parents or school ADs who have additional questions about using NetGiver and your club is an
already established 501(c)3., please complete the form below or reach out to:
Nicole Hesley
By Phone: 763.422.0290
By Email: nicole.hesley@ahcu.coop
We take the security of our members very seriously. We have encouraged you to not share
your online banking credentials with untrusted parties, and we continue to stand by that.
NetGiver is a charitable giving platform, trusted by the AHCU Spirit Foundation so that we can
support our members in direct, fee-free donations to the nonprofits of your choice.
When enrolling in NetGiver, you will be asked to provide your AHCUdigital
username and password. NetGiver works with our online platform to provide a safe experience for
you, our members. We feel confident that our NetGiver partner takes every precaution to keep
your information secure and encourage you to read NetGiver’s privacy philosophy.
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which ensures 100% of a donation reaches your
booster club!
