Funding & Initiatives
Funding Model
SYL would not exist without the generous donations from the Saskatchewan credit union system partners. On an annual basis, the SYL Committee will reach out to the Saskatchewan credit unions and our system partners with the total funding requirement to successfully execute for the year, including both the fixed and initiative costs. The purpose of our tiered sponsorship model is to allow credit unions to choose the appropriate tier to fund the proposed initiatives for the year based on the value they identify for their credit union. Thanks to the generous funding of our partners, we also offer various digital events throughout the year at no additional cost.
Looking for an easy way to donate? Click the sponsorship level you would like! Want to donate via interac e-transfer or cheque, reach out via email and we are happy to provide more instructions!
- Diamond level sponsorship prominently displayed during all SYL events
- Website and social media recognition
- Sponsorship displayed in newsletter twice a year
- Sponsor banner in all e-mail campaigns from SYL
- Choice of direct sponsorship for the keynote speaker at Retreat or entire Retreat
- Opportunity to participate in a social media campaign which will be shared and broadcast to our community
Platinum Tier Sponsor – $2,500
- Platinum level sponsorship displayed second tier during all SYL events
- Website and social media recognition
- Sponsorship displayed in newsletter twice a year
- Sponsor banner in all e-mail campaigns from SYL
- Choice of direct sponsorship of Development Day Event, Leadership Awards or Retreat Speaker
- Gold level sponsorship displayed third tier during all SYL events
- Website and social media recognition
- Sponsorship displayed in newsletter twice a year
- Direct sponsorship of a meal and health break at retreat
- Silver level sponsorship displayed during all SYL events
- Website and social media recognition
- Website and social media recognition
Initiatives
| Initiative | Focus Area & Development Opportunity | Timeline | Measure/ tracking | Applied Learning | Benefit for system, CU and individual | Ask of YL and supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Days | – Problem solving (case studies) – Teamwork – Public speaking – Creative thinking – Collaboration with CUs | Q2 + Q3 | – Attendance – Continued interest within the system – Follow-up survey | – Scenario based learning – Take-away action plans | – Applicable system wide – Opportunity to expand creative thinking & problem solving abilities | – Complete feedback and provide feedback on survey – Work to ensure learning can be shared with your CU |
| Leadership Retreat | – Strategic thinking – Problem solving – Teamwork – SYL Community Development | Q3 | – Application from SK CU employees – Amount of interest (goal of 80 attendees) – Follow up survey from SYL Committee members | – Scenario based learning – Take-away action plans | – Connection to collaborative principles – Applicable system wide – Minimal attendance cost (accommodation/ meals/ registration) as subsidized by SYL and sponsors | – Complete feedback and provide feedback on survey – Work to ensure learning can be shared with your CU |
| YL Awards | – Collaboration with other CU groups and system leaders – Strategic thinking | Q3 | – Attendance – Continued interest within the system – Follow-up survey | – Recognition of young leaders in the system – Opportunity to learn outside of employed CU | – Foster growth within the system – Build strong relationships with a variety of leaders across the system | – Complete feedback assessment – Share your experience |
| SYL Connects & Provincial Young Leader Calls | – Networking with other CU young leaders – Strategic thinking – Collaboration with CUs | Q2 + Q3 + Q4 | – Attendance – Continued interest within the system – Follow-up survey | – Scenario based learning – Take-away action plans | – Applicable system wide – Opportunity to expand creative thinking & problem solving abilities | – Complete feedback assessment – Share your experience |