A CEO recently told me that credit unions need to talk more about Financial Well-Being for All. We need to be more present, more consistent, to ensure it remains at the forefront of our movement.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) may be the phrase of the year – and with good reason. After centuries of insidious, systemic, seemly insurmountable racism in the U.S. we’re at a tipping point. People [...]
The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced a $100,000 grant to help smaller credit unions analyze membership demographics and better understand the roles culture, race and ethnicity play in financial well-being.
The [...]
I don’t know how to begin her story because I know, and she knows, how it will end. And every time I think about it, I break.
I’ve avoided writing this essay, pushed [...]
Almost two years ago, the Credit Union system came together to form the CU DEI Collective, an organization devoted to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in our industry. As April is Diversity Awareness month, [...]
Improving people’s financial well-being takes creativity, commitment and a culture of service. These are the stories of credit unions and how they are putting people’s financial well-being at the center of their strategy. [...]
America Saves Week is here! This week is dedicated to encouraging individuals to take a look at their financials and make a plan to save to improve their financial well-being. The Foundation is proud to [...]
There are people who come into your life who are full of light. They emanate grace, joy, positivity and good. People who exude empathy, compassion and have the ability to speak with you like you [...]
Oh, what a year!
2020 is coming to a close and while we’re looking forward to the new hope that 2021 brings, we wanted to reflect on all that was accomplished during the pandemic. [...]
No matter how our presidential election eventually shakes out, there are going to be large groups of people who feel hurt and disenfranchised over the outcome. The results and aftermath of this election will impact [...]
2020 has been a rollercoaster in both our personal and professional lives. To help credit union leaders navigate these tough times – and help our colleagues do the same – the Foundation recently hosted an event that [...]
In response to the California Wildfires and Hurricane Laura, the National Credit Union Foundation has granted over $100K in disaster relief support via CUAid to the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues and the Louisiana [...]
Igniting passion and knowledge around financial health and well-being is one of the three pillars of the Foundation. As a sponsor of the recent EMERGE Conference from the Financial Health Network, the Foundation is proud [...]
Earlier this year, the Foundation and CUNA hosted the eSchool: Putting Empathy into Action During a Pandemic. After attending the eSchool, Foundation supporter BECU asked about the opportunity to scale the empathy lessons within their [...]
On June 10, Credit Union Development Educators (DEs) from around the globe came together to make an incredible impact in their communities in celebration of the 5th annual DE Day of Service.
Each year on [...]