Author: Chad Helminak

Mark Your Calendars for Fall 2021 DE Training Registration
Since 1982, the Foundation’s Credit Union Development Education (DE) Program has inspired credit union professionals and advocates to leverage the unique business model of credit unions and serve our members and communities […] Find out more »

2021 DE Day of Service Recap
On June 9, Credit Union Development Educators (DEs) from around the globe came together to make an incredible impact in their communities in celebration of the 6th annual DE Day of […] Find out more »

Credit Union Leaders Graduate from Foundation’s Virtual DE Program
Forty-eight credit union leaders were designated as Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s Credit Union Development Education (DE) Training. The March DE Training was […] Find out more »

Reinforcing Our Values and Building Self-Respect
The past couple of years have been a rollercoaster in both our personal and professional lives. To help credit union leaders navigate these tough times – and help our colleagues do the same – […] Find out more »

A silver-lining to 2020: Inclusive learning environments
Story originally posted on CUNA News By: Chad Helminak 2020 was an incredibly challenging year. The global impact of the pandemic and personal tragedies that too many of us experienced […] Find out more »

Taking Care of Your People Post-Election: Leading with Empathy
By Chad Helminak, Director of Programs & Impact No matter how the presidential election eventually shook out, there were going to be large groups of people who felt hurt and disenfranchised over the outcome. The […] Find out more »