Adventures of Stacks & Cash
Youth & Next GenFinancial Literacy

Adventures of Stacks & Cash

0 credit unions participating Q4 2026 Storyfi My First Nest Egg
Pitch Video

A puppet-based children's financial education series helping kids build smart money habits through fun stories and simple choices.

What we are solving

Parents lack engaging, age-appropriate tools to teach young children smart financial habits during their most formative learning years. Traditional money concepts are often too abstract or dry for young kids to grasp, leaving a critical gap in early childhood development.

Behavioral research shows foundational money habits are largely set by age 7, yet early childhood education severely lacks targeted financial literacy resources. Additionally, producing broadcast-quality educational media independently costs an institution over $230,000.

Who this reaches

Children ages 4–10 and their parents; families of existing and prospective CU members

It provides families with entertaining 3-minute video episodes and companion curriculum packs that make teaching money management a seamless, fun routine at home. Children build lifelong financial confidence while parents establish a meaningful, multi-generational connection with their credit union.

Est. Reach

5M Members

Timeline

Q4 2026

Seats From

$8K

What's Included

Every seat receives the core package. Higher tiers add the extras listed below.

Included at every tier

  • 6x Full Episode Videos (3:00) — 16:9 Horizontal | Logo tag & audio mention
  • 6x Social Cutdowns (0:30) — 9:16 Vertical | Logo tag
  • 6x Curriculum Packs — Includes supporting information
  • 30x Image Assets — Curated photo library

Premium tier adds

  • Everything from Entry Tier
  • 1x Additional Full Episode (3:00) — 16:9 | Custom integration, logo tag & audio mention
  • 2x Social Cutdowns (0:30) — 9:16 | Cut from custom episode, logo tag
  • 2x Custom Social Shoutouts — 9:16 | Logo tag

The full brief

In a vibrant world where learning meets play, the puppet duo Stacks and Cash take center stage in the Adventures of Stacks & Cash, a children’s financial education series designed to help young viewers build smart money habits. Through engaging stories and simple choices, these lively characters guide kids as they navigate relatable, real-life scenarios that turn abstract financial concepts into actionable lessons. Whether deciding how to save up for something cool, carefully spending birthday money, or discovering the joy of sharing with others, Stacks and Cash demonstrate how everyday choices shape a grounded financial future. Beyond the screen, this playful series is powered by Coauthor, Storyfi’s collaborative funding hub that enables credit unions to pool resources and combat financial illiteracy through shared media investment. By leveraging this cooperative model, financial institutions gain access to world-class educational media that a single institution couldn't build alone. The series equips partners with high-quality media assets, including six three-minute full episodes in traditional 16x9 horizontal format, thirty-second vertical social cutdowns, comprehensive image libraries, and six curriculum packs designed to reinforce key money habits in homes and classrooms. To deepen community connection, sponsoring organizations can participate through tailored partnership tiers that maximize their brand visibility. Entry Tier sponsors receive co-branded content featuring their logo tagged on episodes, audio mentions, social clips, and supporting curriculum materials. For institutions looking for bespoke storytelling, the Custom Tier includes everything from the Entry Tier plus an additional full episode built around deep, customized brand integration, extra social cutdowns, and branded social shoutouts. Together with Stacks and Cash, credit union partners inspire the next generation of financially empowered kids while demonstrating dedicated investment in their communities.
What Your Credit Union Gets

$8K buys you a $230K campaign

Your Entry Cost

$8K

Coauthor seat

Going It Alone

$230K

same production, solo

Leverage

29x

production value per dollar

Yours to run in your own market

  • 6x Curriculum Packs — Includes supporting information
  • 30x Image Assets — Curated photo library

Every additional credit union that joins lowers the effective cost per member reached. You keep co-branded assets to run on your own channels and timing, and the industry gets a story it could not have told alone.

Sample Production Timeline

Milestones begin once the initiative reaches full funding. Timing is representative, not a calendar commitment.

Onboarding & Alignment

Weeks 1–2

Kickoff calls, topic selection, brand asset intake (logos, brand guidelines), curriculum outline.

Pre-Production & Scripting

Weeks 3–5

Weeks 3–5 Scriptwriting, storyboards, curriculum drafting, studio scheduling, talent booking.

Production

Weeks 6–7

Studio shoots (main episodes, custom segments, shoutouts), thumbnail/photo library shoot.

Post-Production & Design

Weeks 8–10

Core episode editing, 9:16 social cutdowns, graphic overlays, curriculum pack layout.

Localization & Customization

Weeks 11–12

Versioning for top-tier custom assets, logo integration, audio mentions, image asset batching.

Packaging & Hand-Off

Weeks 13–14

Exporting all aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16), curriculum PDF finalization, photo library delivery.

Program Sponsor

My First Nest Egg

Content Validation Partner

Founded by two mothers who identified a critical gap in early childhood education, My First Nest Egg is a premier financial literacy platform designed specifically for children ages 3 to 12. Recognizing that foundational money habits are formed at a very young age, we created a secure, virtual family bank that introduces financial fundamentals without the risks of connecting to real currency or requiring sensitive personal information. Driven by behavioral science, our platform utilizes a patented puzzle system to teach the essential life skill of delayed gratification, while our holistic approach also tracks savings, acts of kindness, and personal achievements to foster self-worth and generosity. At My First Nest Egg, our mission is to provide families and educators with an engaging, easy-to-use tool that empowers the next generation—building not just financial confidence, but the positive habits, resilience, and mental well-being necessary for lifelong success.

Seats Available

What is still open at each tier, and what it contributes toward full funding.

Coauthor$8,000
10 of 10 left

$80K available at this tier

Lead Coauthor$15,000
10 of 10 left

$150K available at this tier

$230K to reach full funding.

Stretch Goals

Funding beyond the goal expands the production. Every additional seat unlocks more for every participant.

100%150%
110% · $253K

Amplification & Polish

Unlocking this tier enhances the core production by delivering localized subtitle files, an extended 10-to-15-minute director’s cut featuring deeper expert interviews, and a turnkey social media toolkit packed with 5–10 vertical, platform-optimized short clips and editable caption templates that participating credit unions can immediately deploy across their digital channels.

130% · $299K

Narrative Expansion

Reaching this level enriches the primary initiative with a standalone companion vignette or spotlight feature, a "behind-the-scenes" making-of featurette that highlights the cooperative spirit behind the project, and a live virtual town hall or premiere event featuring creator and subject Q&As that credit unions can co-host directly for their members.

150% · $345K

​Interactive Q&A / Live Screening Virtual Event

Achieving this top tier transforms the initiative into a comprehensive community campaign by providing customized local intro and outro digital bumpers so each institution can seamlessly brand the media, alongside a beautifully designed companion resource guide and targeted digital promotional support to maximize local visibility and member engagement across every participating market.

$253K away from unlocking Amplification & Polish.

Synergy Calculator

Choose a seat tier and see your cost-per-member across different membership sizes.

5,000 members
1K500K

Coauthor seat price

$8,000

$1.60 / member

Your cost per member

$1.60

vs. $2.30 at full seats

Funding Status

0%funded
$0 of $230K0%

Total Budget

$230K

Raised

$0K

Seats Filled

0 / 20

Est. Reach

5M Members

20 seats remainingof 20 total

Commitment confirmed when initiative reaches full funding

Synergy Effect

Cost per member drops as more credit unions join. Use the calculator below to see your savings.

Trusted collaborations by Storyfi

4Front Credit UnionAlloya Corporate FCUBankjoyCommunity Choice Credit UnionCopper HillCRIFCrossState Credit Union AssociationDiversified Members Credit UnionDoorDashELGA Credit UnionGreenback Expat Tax ServicesHonor Credit UnionHOUR MediaKasasaLEVERAGELOC Credit UnionMichigan Schools & Government Credit UnionMission Driven Bank FundMcLarenMCUL & CUSGMitchell Stankovic & AssociatesMOVEmintNACUSOOhio Credit Union LeagueOrsa Credit UnionScreen Vision MediaStathakisSunward Credit UnionTeam One Credit UnionTry A Credit UnionVibe Credit UnionWildfire Credit UnionZeal Credit Union4Front Credit UnionAlloya Corporate FCUBankjoyCommunity Choice Credit UnionCopper HillCRIFCrossState Credit Union AssociationDiversified Members Credit UnionDoorDashELGA Credit UnionGreenback Expat Tax ServicesHonor Credit UnionHOUR MediaKasasaLEVERAGELOC Credit UnionMichigan Schools & Government Credit UnionMission Driven Bank FundMcLarenMCUL & CUSGMitchell Stankovic & AssociatesMOVEmintNACUSOOhio Credit Union LeagueOrsa Credit UnionScreen Vision MediaStathakisSunward Credit UnionTeam One Credit UnionTry A Credit UnionVibe Credit UnionWildfire Credit UnionZeal Credit Union
Coauthor

The cooperative media funding platform for the credit union movement. When credit unions co-author their story, the impact is monumental.

© 2026 Coauthor. All rights reserved.