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It’s time to Chime in for Changemakers! 💚

By Chime Team
September 2, 2020

Join us and Chime in for Changemakers across America with our new initiative to recognize and reward people who are going above and beyond in their local communities.

Chime in for a changemaker and we could send $10,000 their way

Do you know someone making a change in your community? Chime in, tell us what they’re doing, and we could send $10,000 their way (and give $2,000 to you)! We’ll also feature them on our social media channels to spotlight the work that they are doing.  

We think it’s time banking chimed in for these Changemakers. Follow the steps below to nominate a Changemaker in your community.

Learn how to nominate a changemaker

There are multiple ways to enter. You have until September 27th to nominate your Changemaker. Oh! Also, keep in mind you can’t nominate yourself 😉 

Enter via Instagram

  1. Sign into your Instagram account, or create one for free
  2. Follow @Chime on Instagram (so we can DM you)
  3. Create a new post nominating someone making change in your community. Tell us what they’re doing and we could send $10k their way.
  4. Include the hashtags “#ChimeInForChangemakers” and “#Contest” in the caption, and tag @Chime in the post. If your nominee has an Instagram account, feel free to tag them! 
  5. Make sure to follow @Chime on Instagram for up to 60 days after the end of the Contest Period (September 27th).

Enter via Twitter

  • Sign into your Twitter account, or create one for free
  • Follow @Chime on Twitter (so we can DM you)
  • Compose a new Tweet nominating someone making change in your community. Tell us what they’re doing and we could send $10k their way.
  • Include the hashtags “#ChimeInForChangemakers” and “#Contest” in the caption, and tag @Chime in the post. If your nominee has a Twitter account, feel free to tag them as well!
  • Make sure to follow @Chime on Instagram for up to 60 days after the end of the Contest Period (September 27th).

Enter via Facebook

  1. Sign into your Facebook account, or create one for free
  2. Follow Chime and comment on the post nominating someone making change in your community and tell us what they’re doing. Include the hashtags “#ChimeInForChangemakers” and “#Contest”. 

Enter on USAToday

  1. Submit your entry online via USAToday Changemakers portal here
  2. You’re done đŸ€—

☝ Rules to keep in mind when entering via social media:

You can only enter one (1) time via Instagram, one (1) time via Twitter, one (1) time via Facebook and one (1) time via USAToday per person.  In exceeding these limits, only the first entry on the respective platform received will be considered valid.

Make sure to make your profile public during the contest period when you nominate via Instagram or Twitter —we can’t see entries from private accounts. For more details check out our Official Rules page.

Ready to nominate a Changemaker?

Changemakers are everywhere and doing things big and small. We’re looking for creativity and originality in your nomination submissions, tell us from the heart! 💚 

At Chime, we believe that people who do more, deserve banking that does more for them. 

Follow us on social and stay tuned for more Changemakers content on the blog soon! 

The deadline for entries is September 27, 2020 at 11:59pm EST. 25 nominees and 25 nominators will be selected. Subject to Official Rules. Visit chime.com/changemakers-rules for details. Private accounts need to be public for your submission to be seen. Potential winners will be subject to a background check to claim the award. Neither Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A. endorse or sponsor, and are not affiliated in any way with this offer. Winnings of $600 or more must be reported on IRS tax form 1099-MISC.


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