SaskCentral, MarketSolutions invite credit unions to check out two new youth programs - nCharge™ Teens Financial Network and Kirby Kangaroo™ Club. SaskCentral has partnered with the Credit Union Association of New Mexico to bring youth programs exclusively to Canadian credit unions.

Why nCharge™ Teen Financial Network and Kirby Kangaroo™ Club? Membership will decline unless credit unions can meet the needs of younger members.

What are nCharge™ Teen Financial Network and Kirby Kangaroo™ Club?

They are programs designed to help credit unions implement professional, comprehensive youth clubs for their young members - without spending lots of time or money.

How does it work? We provide credit unions with all the tools they need to manage their kids and teen clubs.
Is it expensive? No. In fact, the nCharge™ program is extremely affordable. Annual fees are quite reasonable, and our prices on print materials are value priced.
How much time does it take? Very little. Sign up in about 5 minutes and spend 10 minutes a week on the program.
Who's behind nCharge™ and Kirby Kangaroo™ programs? These programs have been brought to Canada as a result of a partnership created between the Credit Union Association of New Mexico (CUANM) and SaskCentral, MarketSolutions. The exciting outcome of this exclusive partnership is Canadian credit unions can now obtain an affordable, effective program that will attract and retain young members. With a proven track record, CUANM has offered award winning youth programs in the United States for several years. Currently CUANM’s youth programs are promoted in over 500 U.S. credit unions.

What are the main components of these clubs? Experience has shown that successfully reaching youth requires the use of both traditional and electronic marketing channels. That’s why nCharge™ Network and Kirby Kangaroo™ Club were built to be comprehensive, making use of the following tools:

• A Highly Tailored, Fully Co-Branded
• Full-Color Quarterly Newsletters
• Educational & Promotional Brochures
• Statement Inserts
• Lobby Posters
• Fliers at Member Service Counters

How will youth benefit from these programs? They will educate young people, improving their financial literacy and better equip them to make important financial decisions. They will develop a sense of belonging and importance by the credit union. They will be communicated to in ways they are comfortable with: website, newsletter, in-branch, etc.

How will credit unions benefit from these programs? These programs will assist credit unions in meeting young members’ needs for financial products and services. They are designed to attract and retain the youth market which will assist credit unions in building strong relationships now and for the future. The programs are affordable and supporting marketing materials have already been developed. Website pages can be customized by credit unions.