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Dear Spiral Community,
We&rsquo;re happy to announce our partnership with&nbsp;Tioga State Bank (<a href="https://www.tiogabank.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TSB</a>), a leading community bank with a 160-year legacy, nationally recognized for its innovative digital banking solutions and deep commitment to community empowerment. This partnership will serve to further amplify TSB&rsquo;s community impact by empowering their customers and businesses to turn their everyday purchases into local impact and providing an innovative online Giving Center that features local nonprofit charities - all through the convenience of their digital banking accounts.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Turning Everyday Banking into Community Impact&nbsp;</h2>
By integrating Spiral's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spiral.us/products" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Everyday Impact&trade;</a>, TSB enables its customers and businesses to effortlessly round up their purchases to support the causes they care about, directly benefiting local nonprofits and community initiatives, such as alleviating hunger, rescuing animals, and helping community members experiencing poverty. &nbsp;
Plus, through TSB&rsquo;s new <a href="https://www.spiral.us/products" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giving Center</a>, customers are empowered to give to their preferred charities directly from their TSB personal and business online bank accounts. This groundbreaking feature allows for the creation of a personalized portfolio of charitable causes where customers can track their impact and get a donation report for tax purposes.&nbsp;
"We're thrilled to offer innovative solutions that not only elevate how our customers engage with our financial solutions but also provide easy ways to positively impact local nonprofit causes," said Robert M. Fisher, President and CEO at TSB. "We're not just enhancing the digital experience &mdash; we're empowering our community to make a real difference they can feel good about."
<h2 dir="ltr">Moving Beyond Traditional Banking</h2>
Adding Spiral into its banking ecosystem also allows TSB to drive awareness and donations to local nonprofits throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Pennsylvania, directly from the bank&rsquo;s customer base, spearheading positive change throughout their local communities.
"TSB has established deep philanthropic connections within their local communities, and we&rsquo;re happy to support and amplify their efforts through our innovative Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform," said Shawn Melamed, CEO and Co-founder of Spiral. "By highlighting local nonprofits through their banking ecosystem and simplifying charitable giving, they are elevating awareness of their critical missions while boosting their customer engagement and growing deposits from both consumers and businesses."&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Want to Know More?</h2>
To discover how Spiral's platform can benefit your financial institution,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spiral.us/platform/signup">schedule a demo today</a>.

Tioga State Bank (TSB) partners with Spiral to empower customers to make a positive impact through their everyday banking.

TSB Chooses Spiral to Transform Everyday Banking into Community Impact

Dear Spiral Community,
We&rsquo;re excited to announce our partnership with <a href="https://www.westshorebank.com/learn/tools/giving-center" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Shore Bank</a>, a leading bank deeply rooted in community impact and dedicated to financial empowerment and community support for over 125 years. This partnership is set to redefine the banking experience for West Shore Bank customers by empowering them to turn their everyday purchases into community contributions and to support their favorite charities directly from their online banking accounts.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Turning Community Impact into Engagement</h2>
By integrating Spiral's <a href="https://www.spiral.us/products" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Everyday Impact&trade;</a>, West Shore Bank enables its customers and businesses to effortlessly round up their purchases to support causes close to their hearts, directly benefiting local nonprofits and community initiatives, such as planting trees, providing clean water, supplying children&rsquo;s books, and giving mental health support.&nbsp;
Additionally, West Shore&rsquo;s new <a href="https://www.spiral.us/products" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giving Center</a> empowers its customers to easily donate to their preferred charities, organizations, and educational institutions directly from their West Shore Bank personal and business online bank accounts. This innovative feature allows customers and businesses to tailor a personalized portfolio of causes, track their charitable impact, and get a donation report for tax purposes.
"We are thrilled to offer groundbreaking ways for our customers to engage with our banking platform. By optimizing their digital experience and providing ways to positively impact their local communities, we are transforming banking and changing lives," said Ray Biggs, President and CEO at West Shore Bank. "We're not just upgrading the digital experience &mdash;&ndash; we're empowering our customers to make a real difference they can feel good about."
<h2 dir="ltr">Beyond Just Banking</h2>
Incorporating Spiral into its banking ecosystem also enables West Shore to create a lasting social impact within local communities and drive digital donations to nonprofits directly from the bank's customer base through fundraising campaigns, donation matching, and community-wide events.&nbsp;
"We're excited to partner with West Shore Bank, a true innovator in the banking sector, known for its strong commitment to helping the community. By empowering their customers to achieve positive change through their everyday banking, they're helping drive community impact, while also further amplifying their customer engagement," said Shawn Melamed, CEO and Co-founder of Spiral. "We love helping community-focused financial institutions strengthen their local impact, heighten digital engagement, and increase deposits from socially conscious consumers and businesses."
<h2 dir="ltr">Want to Know More?</h2>
To discover how Spiral's platform can benefit your financial institution,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spiral.us/platform/signup">schedule a demo today</a>.

Customers can now turn everyday purchases into community contributions and support their favorite charities from their online banking accounts. 

West Shore Bank Selects Spiral to Empower Customers to Do Good Through Everyday Banking

We're thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming March 2024 conferences dedicated to the future of the financial industry and fintech. As the pioneers of the award-winning Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform, specifically designed for banks and credit unions, our commitment to spearheading innovation is unwavering. We look forward to engaging with the brilliant minds and industry experts gathering at these events.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">March 3-7: CUNA GAC in Washington, DC&nbsp;</h2>
The Governmental Affairs Conference through the Credit Union Association, <a href="https://www.cuna.org/events/the_governmentalaffairsconference2024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CUNA GAC</a>, aims to highlight the meaningful work that thousands of credit unions are doing to improve the financial well-being of their members and communities.&nbsp;
Visit Our Booth: #1416
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Be sure to visit our booth, where our CRO, Jim Vasquezi, and Sales Director, Francesca Campanella, will be showcasing our Impact-as-a-Service&trade; products and revealing how Spiral can contribute to the success of credit unions through the power of community impact.&nbsp;
Watch Our Breakout Session
Make sure to watch our pre-recorded breakout session, available exclusively to in-person CUNA GAC attendees. Led by our CEO and Co-founder, Shawn Melamed, this session will explore the power of community impact and cause-based marketing to effect positive change while supercharging the KPIs of credit unions Be on the lookout for the link being sent to your email - you won&rsquo;t want to miss it!
Book a Meeting in Advance!
To ensure a focused discussion with a member of the Spiral team,&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/CUNAGAC-24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book a meeting with us in advance</a>.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">March 3-6: Fintech Meetup in Las Vegas, NV</h2>
Considered to be the future of fintech events,&nbsp;<a href="https://fintechmeetup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fintech Meetup</a> offers groundbreaking event technology that fosters tech-enabled connections and collaboration, facilitating over 45,000 meetings!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Visit Our Booth: #SC19
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heck out our booth and hear from Spiral&rsquo;s CEO and Co-Founder, Shawn Melamed, along with our Director of Strategic Accounts, Dan Putney, to learn about all the innovative ways we&rsquo;re partnering with banks and credit unions to help them boost deposits, attract new accounts, and create a better world through community and environmental impact.&nbsp;
Book a Meeting in Advance!
Secure dedicated time to meet with us before the event using this&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/fintechmeetup24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">calendar link</a>!&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">March 14-17: ICBA Live in Orlando, FA</h2>
Attracting thousands of community banks each year,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icba.org/events/icba-live" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICBA Live</a> is the largest convention for community banks and is hosted by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).&nbsp;
As the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spiral.us/blog/spiral-wins-mvp-award-at-icba-thinktech-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 ICBA ThinkTech MVP winners</a>, our Spiral team is incredibly excited to be featured by ICBA and present our award-winning platform on the ThinkTECH Showcase and Instant Stage in the Expo Hall.<a href="http://bit.ly/icbalive24" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/gFpeWe1UbWgf0mIIntQm5zf3QMcY5sch8enkr0AFQKy_Ne5XCMB7lfZlW0kqsKsDgB1H0HSsEL962H0ko2vybFQKxERH44Q68vs6tt10nnl_78u30qi40EjX-Fx-0ix143kFuubgHM9UTZW0-2W4Kek" width="384" height="384"></a>
Meet us at the ICBA ThinkTECH Village
Connect with our CEO and Co-Founder, Shawn Melamed, along with our Sales Director, Francesca, and our Director of Strategic Accounts, Dan Putney, to learn more about how Spiral is helping community banks attract new accounts among younger demographics while increasing their deposits through community impact.&nbsp;
Attend Our Exclusive Session!&nbsp;
Save the date for Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 am ET for our exclusive session that&rsquo;s shaping the future of community banks: Attracting and Retaining Millennials and Gen Z Customers - presented by Spiral&rsquo;s CEO and Co-founder, Shawn Melamed. &nbsp;This talk will be presented by our CEO, Shawn Melamed, in the Magnolia 19 room. You won&rsquo;t want to miss it!&nbsp;
Grab some time with us in advance: <a href="https://bit.ly/icbalive24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bit.ly/icbalive24</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">March 17-19: AFT Spring Summit in Boston, MA</h2>
The Association for Fundraising Technology (AFT) offers networking and professional development to business leaders within the financial technology industry. Spiral is excited to attend this year&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aftweb.com/summit-23-0-0spring" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AFT Spring Summit</a>, taking place at the Encore Boston Harbor in Boston.&nbsp;
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Connect with Spiral&rsquo;s CRO, Jim Vasquezi
Schedule some time to connect with our CRO, Jim Vasquezi, to learn more about how Spiral is partnering with financial institutions to help them grow deposits and revenue with impact.&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/megan-hall-spiral/meet-greet-aft-spring-summit-2024?month=2024-03" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grab some time with Jim</a>!&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Doing great by doing GOOD 💖</h2>
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We can't wait to connect with you at these exciting conferences to share how we are revolutionizing the financial industry through community impact. Don't miss the chance to be part of the conversations and discover how we can help your institution boost your bottom line while amplifying your impact in your served communities.
If you&rsquo;re ready to discover how community impact can drive engagement and profits, <a href="https://www.spiral.us/platform/signup">book a meeting with us today</a>!
We look forward to seeing you at the next conference! 🤩&nbsp;

Connect with the Spiral team at these March 2024 conferences, which are dedicated to advancing the work of financial institutions and revolutionizing the financial industry and fintech. We'll be sharing innovative ways we help banks and credit unions increase deposits and attract new accounts through community and environmental impact. 

Connect and Innovate with Spiral at These March 2024 Conferences

Dear Spiral Community,
We are excited to announce our integration with Lumin Digital&rsquo;s Banking Platform!&nbsp;<a href="https://lumindigital.com/">Lumin Digital</a> (Lumin) is a leader in cloud-native digital banking and provides digital banking solutions to financial institutions across the U.S., with over 4 million users on its platform.
This partnership will allow Lumin to unlock Spiral&rsquo;s innovative turnkey products for their financial institution members to leverage for growing deposits, increasing digital engagement, and attracting new account holders through community and environmental impact.&nbsp;
The partnership is a significant step forward for Spiral on our mission to help more financial institutions drive positive change and empower millions of customers and businesses to contribute to a better world.
Spiral&rsquo;s Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform will also enable Lumin members to drive positive change through a broad set of charitable giving products that empower their customers to drive community and environmental impact through everyday purchases, round-up card transactions, monthly charitable giving subscriptions, and tax-deductible donor-advised funds.
&ldquo;We are excited to integrate our platform with Lumin and revolutionize digital experiences for their customers,&rdquo; said Shawn Melamed, CEO and Co-founder of Spiral. &ldquo;Our turnkey solutions empower community financial institutions to support their local communities via a range of everyday banking products. It&rsquo;s a significant step in our joint mission of enabling a culture of people helping people,&rdquo; he added.
&ldquo;Our new partnership with Spiral will help our members drive digital engagement while providing an easy way to drive social impact on the causes that are most important to them,&rdquo; said Sean Weadock, chief product officer for Lumin Digital.
If your institution uses Lumin or any other digital banking platform and you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about Spiral, <a href="https://www.spiral.us/platform/signup?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=luminspiral">set up a demo with us</a>.

Spiral announces integration With Lumin Digital banking platform, enabling Lumin members to drive positive change through a broad set of charitable giving products that empower their customers to drive community and environmental impact

Spiral Announces Integration With Lumin Digital Banking Platform

We are excited to announce that Spiral has been chosen to be part of the prestigious <a href="https://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/curql-collective-forms-first-fintech-accelerator-cohort/">Curql Accelerate</a>, a groundbreaking accelerator by Curql Collective that connects innovative fintech companies and credit unions to shape the future of the credit union industry. <a href="https://www.curql.com/">Curql Collective</a>, renowned for its commitment to driving fintech innovation and collaboration among credit unions, has curated an elite cohort of five fintech companies, of which Spiral is honored to be a part. This selection marks a significant milestone for Spiral, underscoring our dedication to helping people help people and revolutiondizing financial services by enhancing member experiences, increasing deposit growth, and attracting new members from the younger demographics through community impact.
The first-ever Curql Accelerate cohort is powered by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gener8tor.com/">gener8tor</a>, a distinguished investment fund and accelerator with an impressive track record of nurturing high-growth startups, Curql Accelerate offers invaluable mentorship, access to deep industry connections, and a vast network of mentors. By joining forces with Curql Collective and gener8tor, Spiral gains unparalleled access to resources and expertise, propelling us toward our mission of transforming the financial landscape. Moreover, this collaboration allows us to forge more meaningful relationships with leading credit unions. gener8tor has managed more than 250 accelerator cohorts, and its alumni have raised more than $1.86 billion in funds and have created more than 10,000 jobs to bring about transformative change and collaboration across more than 40 communities.
At Spiral, we are honored to be at the forefront of this transformative journey with our Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform, which is set to redefine the future of financial services in collaboration with visionary credit unions and innovative fintech partners.
We&rsquo;d like to thank the Curql Collective team for selecting Spiral and providing this opportunity. We look forward to participating and contributing to the success of credit unions and their members.
To stay updated with the most recent Spiral news, <a href="https://www.spiral.us/press" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit our News Room</a>!
If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our platform, <a title="Demo Request" href="https://www.spiral.us/platform/signup">set up a demo with us</a>.

Spiral teams up with leading credit unions and industry experts to drive change.

Spiral Selected for Curql Accelerate with Top Credit Unions for Innovation

From dream to impact &mdash; that's the journey we're on at Spiral, and this month, we've achieved another milestone that underscores our commitment to inspire change. With immense pride and joy, we announce that Spiral has won the Best in Show Award at the 2023 CUNA Operations &amp; Member Experience Council and CUNA Technology Council Conference! 🎉🥇
This CUNA Conference stands as a beacon for credit union innovation and technology change and hosts more than 600 executives and decision-makers from credit unions nationwide.
Winning the Best in Show out of 22 pioneering companies during its annual Speed Rounds is more than an award &mdash; it's an acknowledgment of our commitment to excellence and our innovative approach to reshaping the credit union landscape.
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<div class="blog-figure-caption">Spiral Wins Best in Show Award at CUNA Councils</div>
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Our Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform is designed to empower credit unions and other financial institutions to grow deposits, enhance digital engagement, and attract new members, all while boosting community and environmental impact. The beauty of Spiral lies in its simplicity &mdash; enabling members to round up their purchases for good, make donations to their preferred charities, and visually see the positive ripple effects on the community. But it's not just about individual contributions. Driven by our "People Helping People" mission, we are also committed to helping credit unions and people strengthen their local communities. With Spiral, credit unions can also easily give back to their communities and amplify their impact by matching donations or initiating fundraisers.
 Earning the Best in Show accolade is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and passion of every member of our team. We continue to aim high, striving to provide transformative solutions that benefit credit unions, their members, and the larger community. We believe that when individuals and institutions come together, incredible change is not only possible but inevitable.
A heartfelt thank you to CUNA and all the attendees for recognizing our efforts and bestowing upon us this prestigious honor. We want to thank everyone who has supported us on this journey &ndash; from our investors, partners, and customers to our ever-growing Spiral community. Your belief in our vision propels us forward, encourages us to innovate, and fuels our passion.
Stay connected as we continue to push boundaries, foster collaborations, and redefine the credit union and banking worlds.
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Sincerely,
The Spiral Team

Spiral stands with global leaders reshaping the credit union sector.

Spiral Wins CUNA Councils' Best in Show 2023 Award

Dear Spiral Community,
We are excited to announce that Spiral joined the <a href="https://www.jackhenry.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jack Henry&trade;</a> Vendor Integration Program (VIP). Participation in the program will provide Spiral with access to Jack Henry&rsquo;s technical resources to enable our Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform to integrate with CIF 20/20&reg;, Core Director&reg;, SilverLake System&reg;, and Symitar&reg;. Jack Henry's VIP (Nasdaq: JKHY) is designed to help ensure that Jack Henry customers can easily deploy third-party products.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Spiral's solutions integrate with CIF 20/20&reg;, Core Director&reg;, and SilverLake System&reg; via jXchange&trade;, a services-based programming interface that enables third-party vendors and banks to access the platform&rsquo;s core data and business rules. The integrity of data is maintained throughout any data exchange, because access to business rules and data is managed through a service layer that governs these interactions.&nbsp;
In addition, Spiral's platform integrates with Symitar&reg; platform via SymXchange&trade;, which performs the same functions to connect third-party vendors with credit unions.
Financial institutions that are customers of Jack Henry will have access to enable Spiral&rsquo;s innovative products to grow deposits and increase engagement through community and environmental impact. Spiral enables financial institutions to drive community impact through a broad set of charitable giving products, from making donations through everyday purchases and rounding up card transactions to setting up monthly charitable contributions and tax-deductible donor-advised funds. This is a significant step forward for Spiral as we aim to drive social impact and create a better world through innovation.&nbsp;
Jack Henry&trade; has a 47-year track record of empowering financial institutions with people-inspired innovation, personal services, and insight-driven solutions that help reduce the barriers to financial health.&nbsp;
"We are excited to integrate our platform and revolutionize customer experiences for Jack Henry&rsquo;s customers," said Shawn Melamed, CEO and Co-founder of Spiral. "Our turnkey solutions empower financial institutions to attract deposit growth via community impact, increase digital engagement, and amplify their impact on their local communities through everyday banking," he added.
Spiral will attend the 2023 Jack Henry Connect conference in Indianapolis, IN, October 16-19. To schedule a meeting with Spiral while at the conference, please <a href="https://bit.ly/jh23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">schedule a demo here.</a>

Spiral joins the Jack Henry™ Vendor Integration Program (VIP) to help financial institutions grow deposits and engagement through impact.

Spiral Joins Jack Henry™ Vendor Integration Program (VIP)

Dear Spiral Community,
For those passionate about blending technology with philanthropy, we have some exciting news on the horizon. We are excited to announce that <a href="https://www.nbkc.com/">nbkc bank</a>, an acclaimed innovative banking leader known for its exceptional customer experiences, has selected Spiral's platform to launch an innovative Digital Giving Center that allows customers to donate to their favorite charities directly from their personal online banking portal and get an annual donation report for tax purposes.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Why Is This Significant?</h2>
This partnership marks a significant step in elevating customer engagement and fostering positive change by introducing a cutting-edge online giving center.&nbsp;
By integrating Spiral's capabilities, nbkc bank empowers its customers to effortlessly donate to their preferred charities, organizations, and educational institutions directly from their nbkc personal online bank accounts. This innovative feature allows customers to create a personalized portfolio of causes that closely aligns with their values and conveniently tracks their charitable impact, and get an annual donation report for tax purposes.
<h2 dir="ltr">Beyond Just Banking</h2>
Incorporating Spiral into its banking ecosystem also enables nbkc to create a lasting social impact within local communities and expand its community impact initiatives with local nonprofits through fundraising campaigns, donation matching, and community-wide events.
"We are excited to introduce this innovative customer engagement solution within our personal online banking platform. Intercepting our customers during their banking journey and providing them the opportunity to make a bigger impact on their communities is a win-win," said Melissa Eggleston, Chief Deposit Officer, EVP at nbkc bank. "This solution creates a deeply meaningful and engaging experience for our customers, enabling them to easily contribute to the betterment of our communities all through the convenience of nbkc&rsquo;s digital banking."
<h2 dir="ltr">But That&rsquo;s Not All</h2>
Beyond just donations, Spiral's platform is designed to extend the sphere of charitable giving and community impact. Spiral also enables financial Institutions to drive community impact through everyday purchases, round-up card transactions, and tax-deductible donor-advised funds that further enhance the digital banking experience.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with nbkc bank, who are known for their tremendous positive impact and involvement in their community. They are now expanding their mission to empower customers to drive positive change and donate while enjoying the digital banking experience," said Shawn Melamed, CEO and Co-founder of Spiral. "We are excited to help community-oriented financial institutions grow their community impact, drive digital engagement, and attract socially conscious customers &mdash; particularly the younger generations who look for easy ways to give back through everyday banking."
<h2 dir="ltr">Eager to Know More?</h2>
To learn more about Spiral's giving center,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spiral.us/platform/signup">schedule a demo here.</a>

A significant step in elevating customer engagement with community impact.

nbkc Bank Selects Spiral to Launch an Innovative Digital Giving Center

Dear Spiral Community,
We are excited to announce that <a href="https://www.quontic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quontic Bank</a> has selected Spiral's platform to amplify its community impact nationwide. Quontic will leverage Spiral's platform to streamline donations and launch an innovative digital Community Impact Center that allows customers to view and track its environmental and community impact.
Now, you might wonder, what exactly is this digital Community Impact Center? Well, hold onto your curiosity because it's a game-changer. This innovative online portal will provide Quontic Bank customers with unparalleled transparency into the bank's philanthropic endeavors and their significant contributions to society. With a few clicks, customers can witness the tangible effects of the bank's activities on the communities they serve.
The platform showcases diverse initiatives, such as providing meals for children, offering nights under a safe roof to those in need, and planting trees for a greener planet. This level of visibility empowers customers to connect with the causes they care about deeply.&nbsp;
But that's not all! The Community Impact Center also reveals the names of the charities involved in each initiative. This transparency fosters a profound sense of trust and engagement, as customers can see where Quontic's contributions are directed. It's an open invitation to actively participate in the bank's mission to drive positive change.
Spiral's comprehensive technology takes care of all the intricacies behind the scenes. From donation processing to ensuring compliance and seamless technical integrations with charities, they streamline the entire process. This ensures that every contribution reaches nonprofits with efficiency and accuracy.&nbsp;
"We are delighted to embark on this partnership with Spiral," said Robert Russell, President of Quontic Bank. "Spiral's offering aligns perfectly with our value and mission of social good and giving back. Transparency is a key component of our mission, and our new Impact Center will enable us to showcase our community impact efforts and drive positive change on a larger scale by making an impact on our community and nationwide."&nbsp;
This strategic partnership between Spiral and Quontic Bank marks a significant milestone in the banking sector's journey towards greater social and environmental impact. The Digital Community Impact Center signifies a new era of transparency, purpose-driven action, and community engagement.
"We are delighted to partner with Quontic Bank to amplify their community impact," said Shawn Melamed, CEO and Co-founder at Spiral. "Our technology and vast nonprofit giving network enables banks and credit unions to simplify donation processes and measure and visualize the impact of their actions, empowering them to make more meaningful contributions to their communities and engage customers and businesses through impact."
To learn more about Quontic's Digital Community Impact Center, please click <a href="https://www.quontic.com/community-impact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;If you're eager to join this inspiring journey and interested in adding a digital Community Impact Center for your company, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spiral.us/contact">contact Spiral here</a>.

Quontic partners with Spiral to streamline donations and launch a digital Community Impact Center.

Quontic Bank Selects Spiral’s Platform to Amplify Community Impact Nationwide

We're thrilled to announce that Spiral won the prestigious MVP Award at the ICBA ThinkTECH 2023 Accelerator! 🏆🚀
Since 2018, the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program has connected the world's most innovative fintech companies with more than 1,000 community bankers and industry leaders, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. As participants in this esteemed program, we had the opportunity to showcase our Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform that revolutionize the way community banks engage with their customers, grow deposits, lower acquisition costs, and promote their brand through community impact, sustainability, and charitable affinity programs.
The opportunity to work with many community banks and industry leaders to drive innovation in the industry has propelled our growth, refined our strategic direction, and helped us grow and expand our services to more customers. We are deeply grateful to the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program for recognizing Spiral's platform and awarding us the MVP award.
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Receiving the MVP award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Spiral team. It reflects our commitment to innovation and the positive impact we are making in the fintech industry. Our Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform offers community banks a solution to attract a new generation of younger customers, differentiate their brand, and embed community impact and sustainability into any bank account, debit card, or credit card. By enabling community banks to increase customer engagement, boost revenue, and transparently highlight their local impact, Spiral is reshaping the banking landscape.
This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our loyal community. We are immensely grateful to our partners, customers, and supporters who have believed in our vision and contributed to our success. Your trust and encouragement have been instrumental in driving our relentless pursuit of innovation. The MVP award brings us a great deal of pride, and we remain committed to pushing boundaries and pioneering new solutions that empower banks, credit unions, and their customers and members.
Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program for this prestigious recognition. Thank you for your continued support of Spiral, and stay tuned as we continue to evolve, enhance our services, and forge partnerships that will shape the future of banking.
Sincerely,
The Spiral Team
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Spiral joins the league of the world's most innovative companies that reshape the banking industry.

Spiral Wins MVP Award at ICBA ThinkTECH 2023

Dear Spiral Community,
We are excited to announce our integration with Q2's Digital Banking Platform. <a href="http://www.q2.com/">Q2 Holdings, Inc</a>. (NYSE: QTWO) is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending.
As part of the Q2 Partner Accelerator Program, financial institutions can purchase Spiral and offer its solution to their account holders through the Q2 Digital Banking platform, enabling customers to drive community and environmental impact through everyday purchases, round-up card transactions, monthly charitable giving subscriptions, and tax-deductible donor-advised funds.
The partnership is a significant step forward for Spiral as we aim to drive social impact and create a better world through innovation. Q2 has over 1,000 financial institution clients, representing over 30 million users across the United States.
The Q2 Partner Accelerator Program allows financial services companies to leverage the Q2 SDK and create standard technology integrations to the Q2 Digital Banking Platform. Spiral will offer Q2 customers a turnkey platform that allows them to increase customer and member engagement and retention by strengthening their ability to serve their communities while increasing revenues through higher spending and engagement.&nbsp;
"Competition is fierce, and banks and credit unions are looking for game-changer differentiators that will allow them to engage and expand their customer base," said Shawn Melamed, CEO and Co-founder of Spiral. "The Q2 Innovation Studio allowed us to develop a turnkey integration for Q2 customers that enables banks and credit unions to support their communities while increasing retention and attracting new generations of customers and members," he added. "We are delighted to be a part of Q2's vision to support innovative impact-driven banking experiences."
The Q2 Partner Accelerator Program allows financial services companies to leverage the Q2 SDK and create standard technology integrations to the Q2 Digital Banking Platform.&nbsp;
"We are excited to welcome Spiral to the Q2 Partner Accelerator program," said Johnny Ola, managing director of the Q2 Innovation Studio. "Financial institutions now have the ability to offer Spiral's community and sustainability products to engage and expand their customer base.&rdquo;
Spiral will attend Q2&rsquo;s <a href="https://connect.q2.com/">CONNECT 23</a> Conference in Austin, TX, on May 15-18. To schedule a meeting with Spiral while at the conference, please <a href="https://www.spiral.us/platform/signup">schedule a demo here.</a>&nbsp;
To learn more about the Q2 Innovation Studio Partner Accelerator Program, please click <a href="https://www.q2.com/innovation-studio-active-fi">here</a>.

Spiral teams up with Q2 to help financial institutions grow their deposits and engagement through impact.

Spiral Announces Integration With Q2's Digital Banking Platform

We are excited to announce that Spiral has been selected for the prestigious <a href="https://www.icba.org/newsroom/news-and-articles/2023/04/18/icba-announces-cohort-for-fifth-icba-thinktech-accelerator" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICBA Thinktech Accelerator program</a> by The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). This nationally acclaimed accelerator program promotes innovative solutions designed specifically for community banks and the customers they serve.
Since its inception in 2018, the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program has connected the world's most innovative, cutting-edge fintech companies with more than 1,000 community bankers and industry leaders. The program is known for its proven methodology that rapidly validates and helps shape emerging industry solutions.&nbsp;
We are thrilled to be part of the ICBA Thinktech Accelerator program and to contribute to the innovation of growth in the industry. By participating in the program, we will have access to a network of industry experts, mentorship, and support to help us grow and expand our services to more customers. Spiral's Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform makes it easy for community banks to engage their customers, attract younger generations, differentiate their brand, and offer impact-driven bank accounts, debit cards, and credit cards. With Spiral, they can increase revenue through higher engagement and increased spending, feature local charities, share updates about their impact, and provide transparency to where impact is being made in their local communities, thus amplifying their community impact.&nbsp;
We want to thank the ICBA Thinktech innovation team for selecting Spiral and providing this opportunity. We look forward to participating and contributing to the success of community banks and their customers.
Thank you for your continued support of Spiral, and stay tuned for more updates soon!
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Sincerely,&nbsp;
The Spiral Team

Spiral teams up with leading community banks and industry experts to drive innovation.

Spiral Selected for ICBA ThinkTECH Innovation Accelerator

We're excited to announce that Jim Vasquezi has joined our team as the new Chief Revenue Officer at Spiral. With over 20 years of leadership experience in banks, fintech, and financial institutions and a track record of building high-performing teams, Jim is the perfect addition to our team as we continue our mission to empower millions of people and companies to contribute to a better world.
Jim's passion for the critical role that financial institutions play in their communities has been a driving force throughout his career. He has held leadership roles at some of the most recognizable brands in fintech, including Fiserv, Digital Insight (now NCR), Finastra, Curinos, and Feedzai. He has experience working with banks and credit unions of all sizes and has a track record of building highly engaged and high-performing sales and account management teams that focus on building value for the company, its customers, and ultimately, their customers or members.
Jim holds an MBA from Assumption College and resides with his wife outside of Atlanta, GA. He has two beautiful daughters. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching college and pro football and basketball, and Broadway trips. Jim is also passionate about various causes, including cancer prevention and treatment, ending childhood hunger, DE&amp;I, equal justice, and Broadway Cares.
Shawn Melamed, Spiral's CEO &amp; Co-Founder, shared, "As we continue to focus on empowering financial institutions to embed sustainability and social impact into their businesses, we are thrilled to welcome Jim as our new CRO. His extensive experience in fintech and his commitment to building high-performing teams will be instrumental in our mission to empower financial institutions and make a positive impact on communities. We are confident that Jim's experience, expertise, and passion will help Spiral continue to grow and achieve our mission of empowering millions of people and companies to contribute to a better world."

From Community Banks to Fintech Giants: Jim's Journey to Joining Spiral as CRO

Jim Vasquezi Joins Spiral as CRO to Drive Impact for Financial institutions

Dear Spiral Community,
We are excited to announce that Spiral has been selected to participate in the premier program of Fintech Innovation Lab New York. This prestigious and highly competitive program brings together some of the most promising fintech startups from around the world. This is a significant milestone for Spiral, and we are honored to be chosen by such a prestigious organization.
Founded in 2010 by the Partnership Fund for New York City and Accenture, The Lab has helped establish New York as a fintech leader while growing technology jobs in the New York area. The program provides a unique opportunity for fintech startups to work with the world's leading financial institutions and receive mentorship from senior executives in the industry. The ultimate goal is to help startups accelerate their growth and bring innovative solutions to the financial sector.
Being selected for the Fintech Innovation Lab New York is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Spiral team. We have always believed that our impact-driven approach to fintech can make a real difference in people's lives, and this recognition only validates that belief.
Over the next few months, we will work closely with our program mentors and partners to refine our product offerings and scale our impact. We are confident that this experience will be invaluable for Spiral, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds.
Here are some interesting statistics about the Fintech Innovation Lab and its success:
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Since its inception in 2010, the Fintech Innovation Lab has helped over 80 startups grow and succeed in the financial sector.
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The program has a 95% success rate, meaning that 95% of the participating startups have gone on to secure major clients, partnerships, or investments.
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Participating startups have raised over $2.5 billion in funding collectively and created more than 2,000 jobs after participating in the program, and 24 of those companies have since been acquired.&nbsp;
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Over 50 financial institutions have participated in the program, including major players such as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup.
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The Fintech Innovation Lab is now a global program with locations in New York, London, and Hong Kong.
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These statistics demonstrate the incredible impact that the Fintech Innovation Lab has had on the fintech industry and the startups that participate in the program. We are thrilled to be a part of this community and look forward to the opportunities and growth for Spiral.
We also hope that our participation in the Fintech Innovation Lab New York will inspire other impact-driven startups to pursue their dreams and never give up on their mission to create positive change in the world.
We want to express our gratitude to the Partnership Fund for New York City and Accenture for selecting us for this program, and we look forward to collaborating with our fellow fintech innovators in the coming months.
Thank you for your continued support of Spiral, and we can't wait to share more updates with you soon!
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Sincerely,
The Spiral Team
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Spiral joins forces with the world's leading financial institutions in an exclusive fintech program.

New York's Prestigious Fintech Innovation Lab Selects Spiral

When we founded Spiral three years ago, we didn&rsquo;t just want to bring our product idea to market &mdash; we wanted to help people and nonprofits drive positive change through everyday banking products and revolutionize financial services for a better world.
Now, we see that the financial industry is embracing a new reality.&nbsp;
Our passion for creating a future in which banks and financial institutions drive positive change, together with their communities and customers, motivates us to continue to push ourselves and our team. So today, we&rsquo;re announcing our latest funding round as we continue to grow and lead the world at the forefront of this space.
We are thrilled to announce our $28 million Series A round led by Team8 with additional funding from Euclidean Capital and Intuition Fund, Communitas Capital, Phoenix, and Nidoco AB. This brings our total funding to $42 million and gives us a powerful foundation to accelerate the future of our groundbreaking Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform, which is transforming the financial industry for the greater good.
As our first impact-driven product, we launched a socially responsible consumer banking app in 2021, which grew to 65,000+ customers and $65 million in transactions in less than a year. After witnessing its rapid growth, we saw that rather than offering an independent banking app, the greatest value would be to partner with other financial institutions. The early success illustrates the urgency in which banks and credit unions need to incorporate access to impact-driven and ESG-forward banking, and demonstrates how offerings like this tremendously help with customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. We realized that our innovative impact products are game-changer differentiators for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions that want to lead the market and give back to their communities while increasing their revenues and expanding their customer base. Therefore, we decided to make our technology accessible to all financial institutions to help more people and businesses make an impact easily using their current banking and financial apps.&nbsp;
But there&rsquo;s still so much more work to do.
Picture a world where every financial transaction you make can help make a positive impact in your community and around the world. That&rsquo;s the vision of Spiral.&nbsp;
This year, we will launch our Impact-as-a-Service&trade; platform and expand our offerings for more than 10,000 financial institutions across the U.S., including banks, credit unions, and fintech companies. The latest investment will be used to grow our first-of-its-kind platform that helps banks and other financial institutions easily embed sustainability, social impact, ESG, and CSR into their products and empower millions of customers to achieve daily impact and contribute to a better world.&nbsp;
One of our core goals at Spiral is to help banks and credit unions unlock the power of community, sustainability, and social impact and drive customer engagement. With Spiral, they can increase revenues through higher engagement and increased spending with their cards and create socially responsible debit cards, credit cards, accounts, and payment products. By embedding our impact-driven products, banking customers at all income levels can easily make an impact through everyday purchases, round-up card transactions, monthly charitable giving subscriptions, and tax-deductible donor-advised funds for long-term charitable giving.
Inspired by our passion for revolutionizing impact, we continue to be a passionate, purpose-driven, mission-oriented, and people-oriented company. So once again, we'd like to thank our amazing customers, team, and investors for all their guidance and support as we continue to create a new age of financial services. 2023 is a big year for Spiral. And with this announcement, we know it's just the beginning.
So let's continue to push boundaries, break down barriers, and make a positive impact on people's lives.
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&mdash; Shawn
CEO and Co-Founder

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