Biz Kid$ to Launch on American Forces Network

Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 cmorris@ncuf.coop Youth Financial Literacy Show to Reach Military Families Worldwide Madison, Wis. – On June 8th, Biz Kid$ will premiere worldwide as new programming from the American Forces Network (AFN) on military bases overseas. Biz Kid$ is the Emmy Award winning ...

40 CU Professionals Become Certified CU Development Educators (CUDEs)

Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 cmorris@ncuf.coop Foundation’s CU Philosophy Training held April 18-25 in Madison Madison, Wis. – Forty credit union professionals were guided by eight dedicated program facilitators and mentors through the intensive week-long Credit Union Development Education (DE) Training. The April 18-25, 2012 ...

New Interactive Program Unites Philosophy & Business

Amy Bucaida abucaida@mcua.org St. Louis, MO - Credit unions and leagues across the nation can challenge their staff and board to focus on growth with an innovative training program brought to life by a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE). The “Not for Profit, ...

National CU Foundation Opens 2013 Wegner Award Nominations

Josie Collins 608-231-4397 jcollins@ncuf.coop 25th Annual Awards Dinner to be Held in Conjunction with CUNA GAC Madison, Wis. -- Credit union supporters are encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations for the 25th Annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards to be presented by the National ...

NCUF Grantee Helping CUs Offer Financial Education to Low-Income Families

Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 cmorris@ncuf.coop A Foundation Grant at Work Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has been working to build capacity within Iowa credit unions to implement financial education programs via training, technical assistance and one-time grants for financial education ...

“Financial Reality Fair” Held at GAC

Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 cmorris@ncuf.coop NCUF Showcases “Amazing” Youth Financial Education Experience Madison, Wis. – Last week the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) held a Financial Reality Fair in conjunction with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, DC for ...

NCUF To Hold “Financial Reality Fair” Wed. At Gac

Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 cmorris@ncuf.coop Special event showcases innovative youth financial education experience Madison, Wis. -- For the second year in a row, the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) will be holding a Financial Reality Fair on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in conjunction with ...

Biz Kid$ DVD Box Sets Now Available from NCUF

Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 cmorris@ncuf.coop First 4 Seasons of Award-winning Financial Literacy PBS Show Teaches Kids How to Make & Manage Money Madison, Wis. – Box sets of the first four seasons of Biz Kid$ are now available from the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF).  ...

NCUF Grantee Serving Adults with Barriers to Employment

Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 cmorris@ncuf.coop A Foundation Grant at Work Bay City, Mich. -- By developing a credit union branch inside a thrift store that is operated by people with disabilities, FinancialEdge Community Credit Union in Bay City, Mich. is hoping to better reach ...

Deadline Approaching for NCUF Wegner Awards Dinner Tickets

Contact: Josie Collins 608-231-4397 | jcollins@ncuf.coop March 19, 2012 Dinner in Conjunction with CUNA GAC Madison, Wis. – Credit union leaders and supporters only have a few weeks left to purchase their tickets for the National Credit Union Foundation Dinner Presenting the Herb Wegner Memorial ...

Lee Butke Elected to NCUF Board

Contact: Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 | cmorris@ncuf.coop Madison, Wis.  – Lee Butke, President/CEO of Corporate One FCU in Columbus, Ohio has joined the board of directors of the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF). Butke joined the board at NCUF’s board meeting on January 24, ...

Fall 2012 Development Education Training Registration Opens

Contact: Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 | cmorris@ncuf.coop Madison, Wis. – Registration is now open for the Fall 2012 Credit Union Development Education (DE) training class taking place September 6-13 in Madison, Wis. Attendees of the six-day total immersion experience will learn about credit unions’ social responsibility ...

NCUF Grantee Equipping CUs in Montana with Financial Counseling Knowledge

Contact: Christopher Morris 608-231-4374 | cmorris@ncuf.coop Helena, Mont. – With the help of Montana Credit Unions for Community Development (MCUCD), credit unions in the state have embarked on a new program that will give their members access to both certified financial counselors and financial coaches. “...