Author: Amber Conger

Tradition is the albatross around the neck of progress
By: Chad Helminak, Foundation Chief Impact Officer May 2nd was a big day for the National Credit Union Foundation because it was the start of our first in-person Development Education […] Find out more »

Nominations open for the 2023 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards
The National Credit Union Foundation has today opened nominations for the 2023 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. The awards have celebrated the innovators and changemakers of the credit union movement for […] Find out more »

Catalyzing change through credit unions: Q1 2022 in review
The National Credit Union Foundation serves as a catalyst to improve people’s financial lives through credit unions. In Q1, we’ve published impactful resources, hosted inspirational events and delivered industry-leading education […] Find out more »

How credit unions should start at home to improve financial well-being for all
In December 2021, the National Credit Union Foundation gave grant money to seven small credit unions, helping them better identify, understand and serve their diverse membership. After just three months, […] Find out more »

“Shut up! Really?” The Credit Union Difference in Action
How an Exploring WhyTM workshop led to cooperative principles education for carpentry apprentices in Minnesota. Carpenters Credit Union CEO Kim Waite would be the first to admit she was a […] Find out more »

Congratulations to the spring ’22 DE class
Thirty-eight credit union leaders from across the United States were designated as Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Development Education (DE) program in […] Find out more »