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Top 3 reasons the 2026 Foundation Gala at GAC will power your year

by Danielle Brown, Chief Engagement Officer Our industry’s annual gathering in Washington, D.C. will soon be here! Each year, I look forward to attending America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference […] Find out more »

DE Alumni Networking in 2026

There are two places where everybody knows your name. One is fictional (Cheers) and the other is a DE reunion. –by Christopher Morris, DE Program Director If you are one […] Find out more »

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Lessons from credit union innovators: Empowering foster youth with financial education

How nine credit unions, supported by grants from the National Credit Union Foundation, are redefining financial well-being for one of America’s most vulnerable populations by Christine Hickey, Financial Health Program […] Find out more »

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National Credit Union Foundation Confirms 2026 Board Of Directors; Welcomes Newest Member

Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union Joins Foundation Board Madison, WI – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation), the charitable arm of the U.S. credit union movement, announced […] Find out more »

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National Credit Union Foundation Certifies 40 Leaders As Development Educators

Energizing virtual DE class equips leaders to champion financial well-being in credit unions nationwide *UPDATE: DE Alumni are invited to attend the Foundation’s Tom Connors DE Reception, Sunday, March 1 […] Find out more »

October DE 2025

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 »

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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 »