National Credit Union Foundation News
Articles
Steven Stapp: 2026 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
“Cooperation, inclusion, concern for community – Steven brings every cooperative principle to life, not only through what he leads, but how he leads.” – Susan Mitchell, CEO, Mitchell, Stankovic & […] Find out more »
Gigi Hyland: 2026 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
“There are leaders who manage. There are leaders who inspire. And then there are the rare few who do both – with grace, vision, and fierce determination. Gigi is one […] Find out more »
Kathy Chartier: 2026 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
“Kathy didn’t just build a financial institution-she built a community catalyst.” – Vanessa Kuduk, VP of Lending, Members Credit Union Fairfield County, Connecticut, is one of the most affluent counties […] Find out more »
Press Releases
54 Credit Union Leaders From Across The United States Designated As Credit Union Development Educators
Congratulations to the October 2025 class for completion of Credit Union Development Education program The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) today announced 54 credit union leaders from across the United States […] Find out more »
54 Credit Union Leaders From Across The United States Designated As Credit Union Development Educators
Congratulations to the September 2025 DE Class for completion of Development Education program The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) today announced 54 credit union leaders from across the United States, […] Find out more »
National Credit Union Foundation Opens Nominations for Board of Directors
Four seats available to help guide the Foundation’s mission to improve financial well-being The National Credit Union Foundation (“the Foundation”) is now accepting nominations for four open seats on its […] Find out more »
In the News
National Credit Union Foundation Announces Catie McDonald Selected as Chief Impact Officer
MADISON, WI (May 22, 2025) – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) the national charitable arm of the credit union movement, today announced Catie McDonald as its new Chief […] Find out more »
Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions to Welcome 4 new US I-CUDEs
The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions recently recognized four outstanding US credit union professionals as 2025 International Credit Union Development Educators (ICUDEs). This global distinction honors their commitment to cooperative […] Find out more »
Foundation Announces New Executive Director Lauren Culp Selected As New Executive Director, Begins Early December
Madison, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation), the national charitable arm of the credit union movement, today announced that Lauren Culp will begin as the new Executive […] Find out more »