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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 »
DE took root at ORNL Federal Credit Union and sparked something bigger
For years, Jessica Emert, vp of brand & corporate relations at ORNL Federal Credit Union, tried to attend the Foundation’s Credit Union Development Education (DE) program. “I can’t even tell […] Find out more »
The Foundation opens nominations for the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards
The National Credit Union Foundation has officially opened nominations for the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. This prestigious award recognizes the leaders, organizations, and programs shaping the future of the credit union movement. The […] Find out more »
DE Leaders Unite at GAC to Celebrate the Mission to Improve Financial Well-Being with and through Credit Unions
More than 135 Development Educators gathered for this year’s Tom Connors Memorial DE Reception at GAC—our largest DE event at GAC yet! Thank you to those who joined us, your […] Find out more »
Where purpose meets energy: Celebrating the 2026 Herb Wegner Award Winners
UPDATE: Event photos now available! Each year at the Governmental Affairs Conference, we gather to celebrate leaders whose work reminds us what people helping people looks like in action at […] Find out more »