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Articles
Meet Cathie Tierney: 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
“She imagines a road where there is none and then builds it.” Sarah Wainscott, President & CEO, The Wisconsin Credit Union League For nearly 50 years, Cathie Tierney has […] Find out more »
Meet NLCUP: 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Recipient
“NLCUP is not simply hosting events or providing resources. It is changing who is seen, who is heard, who leads, and how credit unions understand their responsibility to Latino communities.” […] Find out more »
Meet Lily Newfarmer: 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
“Lily refuses to let them be left behind. She advocates not for her own institution’s interests, but for the collective good — raising her voice on behalf of those who […] Find out more »
Press Releases
National Credit Union Foundation Opens Registration for 2027 Development Education Program as DE Approaches Its 45th Year
Expanded in-person schedule creates more opportunities for credit union leaders to experience one of the movement’s most respected programs The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) opened registration for the […] Find out more »
National Credit Union Foundation Welcomes Emily Leach as VP, Head of Partnerships & Fundraising
Industry and fintech leader brings innovative approach to partnerships, growth and engagement The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation), announced today that Emily Leach has joined the organization as Vice […] Find out more »
53 Credit Union Leaders Earn CUDE Designation in Final In-Person DE Class of 2026
October cohort completes the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education program as DE looks ahead to virtual learning and an expanded 2027 The National Credit Union Foundation […] 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 »