National Credit Union Foundation News
Articles
When access is the barrier, change the system
In 1954, a group of 19 employees from the Oklahoma Highway Department came together with a simple goal to help one another access affordable loans. They pooled what they had, […] Find out more »
Turning financial education into financial stability
For larger credit unions, innovation often starts with testing. It’s about exploring new approaches, products, and populations to not only improve financial well-being in their communities, but also sharpen how […] Find out more »
What’s possible when financial well-being is built for real life
For many young people transitioning out of foster care, financial independence is not just a goal but an urgent reality. At 18 or 21, they’re expected to navigate housing, employment, […] Find out more »
Press Releases
52 Credit Union Leaders Earn CUDE Designation in June DE Class of 2026
June cohort completes the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education program The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has named 52 leaders from across the United States as the next Credit Union Development […] Find out more »
National Credit Union Foundation Releases 2025 Impact Report
Impact data highlights the power of a movement advancing financial well-being The National Credit Union Foundation today released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting how credit unions across the country […] Find out more »
The Foundation opens $500,000 grant opportunity to advance financial well-being for at-risk youth
The Foundation invests in credit unions working with and through their communities to improve financial well-being for at-risk youth To close out Financial Capability Month, the National Credit Union Foundation is announcing the opening […] Find out more »
In the News
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 »
Seeing is Understanding
In October, I had the privilege of facilitating the Foundation’s Workshop in conjunction with GECU in El Paso, TX, a vibrant, dynamic, safe city that is more than 80% Hispanic […] Find out more »