Extra thankful for our credit union movement
Not entirely sure how we got to the end of November already, but it has us feeling a certain type of way over here at the Foundation. As we reflect on 2019, we are filled [...]
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3 steps your credit union can take to advance financial well-being for people with disabilities
The credit union system has been talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion as a shared credit union principle. For example, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is looking to work with the International Co-operative Alliance [...]
“Future Ready” to help credit unions: Jack Henry & Associates
We had the opportunity to attend the 2019 Symitar® Educational Conference (SEC) & TechConnect on September 16-19th in San Diego, California. This was the first time the Foundation has been invited to attend this event [...]
Fiscally fit kids
Since its founding over 80 years ago, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) has become one of the largest credit unions in the nation, now serving a diverse community of more than three million people. “[...]
Seeing your financial future – literally
Your future self is a complete stranger to you. Crazy, right? Research from UCLA examined the emotional disconnect between who we are now and who we will be in 20-40 years. “When people think of [...]
First ever DE Impact Report released!
We’re excited to share the first-ever Impact Report for the National Credit Union Foundation’s Credit Union Development Education (DE) Program. The DE Program is the signature program of the Foundation and is a [...]
Disaster relief – The credit union way
On July 9, 2019, the five-county area surrounding Kearney, Nebraska experienced unprecedented flooding. The flooding affected several Trius Federal Credit Union members, employees and even one of their branches. Being proactive, Trius immediately went to [...]
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America’s Credit Unions Congressional Invitational Golf Tournament
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Registration open for Foundation’s 2020 DE Trainings
Credit union leaders and emerging leaders can now register for the National Credit Union Foundation’s (the Foundation) 2020 Credit Union Development Education (DE) Trainings taking place in Madison, Wis. DE is a transformative and [...]
Maurice R. Smith receiving 2020 Herb Wegner Memorial Award
In recognition of his unwavering belief and work in “seeking economic justice for all consumers”, the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is pleased to announce Maurice R. Smith, CEO of Local Government Federal Credit [...]
Teresa Freeborn receiving 2020 Herb Wegner Memorial Award
In recognition of her passionate leadership and unwavering dedication to living out the credit union principle of “cooperation among cooperatives,” the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is pleased to announce Teresa Freeborn, President and [...]
Foundation invests in youth financial futures through Biz Kid$ Business Plan Competition Grants
The National Credit Union Foundation’s (theFoundation) Board of Directors has approved 3 new Biz Kid$ Business Plan Competition Grants for 2019-2019, totaling $25,000. These grants allow credit union organizations to use Biz Kid$ [...]
48 credit union leaders graduate from Foundation’s DE program
Forty-eight credit union leaders were designated as Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s (the Foundation) Credit Union Development Education (DE) Training. The September DE Training was held 11-16, [...]
Foundation announces 2020 Herb Wegner Memorial Award winners
The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced the recipients of the 2020 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement; John Fiore, Teresa Freeborn and Maurice R. Smith. The honorees will be celebrated [...]
Deadline approaching for 2020 Wegner Award nominations
The deadline is approaching for credit union supporters to nominate individuals and organizations for the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards to be presented by the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation). Winners will be honored at [...]
