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Children's Miracle Network Partners with Black Dragon Capital

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Children's Miracle Network (CMN) has announced a new partnership with PayOnward and Digital Joy, both part of Black Dragon Capital's portfolio. This partnership aims to transform the way credit union members can support their local children's hospitals through enhanced digital giving solutions.

For decades, credit unions have played a significant role in fundraising for CMN, significantly contributing to various children's hospitals. By leveraging the existing digital banking habits of their members, this partnership seeks to create seamless and secure donation opportunities, making it easier and more convenient than ever to give.

Strengthening Community Ties

Kristen Schavemaker, CMN’s Chief Partnerships Officer, emphasized the commitment credit unions have to improving children's lives in their communities. She stated, “This partnership reflects our dedication to meeting donors where they are. It strengthens the relationship between credit unions and the communities they serve while providing a simple way for members to support vital children's hospital services.”

The collaboration introduces several innovative features to the digital banking landscape:

• - Give@Login: This feature presents an always-available donation option during online and mobile banking sessions. Members can contribute to their local children's hospitals with just a few clicks.
• - In-Person Giving: To further enhance convenience, QR code-enabled donations will be available in branches, drive-throughs, and at community events.
• - Digital Joy Engage: This audience engagement platform provides interactive digital experiences to boost participation and streamline the giving process.

Innovative Digital Payment Platform

The adaptation of a white-labeled digital payment platform powered by PayOnward and Digital Joy will form the backbone of the donation integration into participating credit unions’ digital banking platforms. This modern approach aims to minimize friction in the donation experience, fostering an environment where credit unions can easily embed charitable giving into their member journeys.

Louis Hernandez, Founder of Black Dragon Capital, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are honored to partner with Children's Miracle Network. By integrating charitable giving directly into trusted digital banking experiences, we empower credit unions to support the children's hospitals integral to their communities.”

Hernandez has consistently advocated for organizations that assist children's hospitals. His foundation, For A Bright Future, has a long-standing history of empowering underserved communities, a mission aligned with CMN's objectives.

Expanding Fundraising Opportunities

This partnership is a pivotal step in CMN's ongoing commitment to providing innovative fundraising solutions that increase donor participation while ensuring essential funding for local children's hospitals. Notably, Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) serves as one of the largest corporate contributors to children's healthcare, having raised hundreds of millions of dollars to improve medical services for children in need since its inception.

Credit unions interested in this initiative can reach out to Nick Coleman at CMN for further information.

About Children's Miracle Network

For over 40 years, CMN has united partners and programs to raise crucial funds for children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. Every contribution directly benefits local hospitals, ensuring life-changing care and support for children who need it most.

About Black Dragon Capital

Founded by recognized leaders in financial technology, Black Dragon Capital focuses on innovative technologies that bolster community economic stability. Celebrated for their commitment, they aim to use disruptive methodologies to transform industries for the better.

As CMN continues to innovate its approach to fundraising, collaborations like this one with Black Dragon Capital set a new standard for giving, ensuring that children's hospitals have the resources they need to serve families in their communities effectively.