Timberline Bank has named the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Foundation as its Nonprofit of the Month for February. The initiative aims to support the CMU Century Scholarship and promote the Round Up for Rowdy program, both designed to increase access to higher education for students in Mesa County.
Throughout February, tips and donations collected at Timberline Bank’s Community Coffeebar will be directed to CMU. These funds will benefit the Century Scholarship, which helps local students attend college, and will also support Round Up for Rowdy—a program that rounds up debit card transactions to the nearest dollar, with the difference donated to the CMU Foundation. On average, this results in $75-$125 per year per participant being contributed directly to scholarships.
Chenoa Jenkel, Director of Annual Giving at the CMU Foundation, said: “Timberline Bank’s commitment to CMU goes far beyond a single campaign. Their support of the Century Scholarship with the Round Up for Rowdy program demonstrates how local partnerships create meaningful, lasting access to higher education for Mesa County students. When businesses invest in students, they invest directly in the future of our community.”
Local businesses including Asteria Theater, Colorado Craft Coffee and Beer House, and Trail Life Brewing are participating by using coasters that promote Round Up for Rowdy. James Ferguson, owner of Colorado Craft Coffee and Beer House, stated: “These coasters have definitely drawn interest from both the community and student body. Not only that, but it shows our support for what CMU and Timberline Bank bring to the Grand Valley.”
The bank is organizing several events during February. On February 20th, staff from CMU Foundation and Alumni and Career Services will host a Barista Day at Timberline Bank. The following day features a Hockey Alumni Zone event hosted by Timberline Bank. The month concludes on February 27th with a check presentation ceremony where Timberline Bank will present total donations raised during February to CMU; a prize drawing for a Yeti cooler valued at $475 will also take place.
Jim Pedersen, Co-CEO of Timberline Bank, commented: “Our partnership with CMU is built on more than sponsorships. It’s built on shared investment in the future of the Western Slope, through initiatives like Round Up for Rowdy and our Nonprofit of the Month program, we’re creating simple, accessible ways for our community to support local students.”
Participation in Round Up for Rowdy is voluntary; only debit card purchases qualify for round-up transfers. Customers can cancel their enrollment at any time.
More information about Round Up for Rowdy can be found at timberlinebank.com/round-up-for-rowdy.
