Development Education (DE) Training

DE Day of Service 2026
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DEs across the country turn purpose into action

For Development Educators, the philosophy of people helping people doesn’t end when their one-week DE training concludes. Every year on June 10, DE alumni across the country turn that philosophy into action by showing up […] Find out more »

June DE 2026 Graduation Class
Development Education (DE) Training

52 Credit Union Leaders Earn CUDE Designation in June DE Class of 2026

June cohort completes the National Credit Union Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education program The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has named 52 leaders from across the United States as the next Credit Union Development […] Find out more »

ORNL Credit Union volunteer at Central Kitchen in D.C. during the 2026 GAC
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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 »

Tom Connors DE Reception 2026
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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 »

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54 Credit Union Leaders From Across The United States Designated As Credit Union Development Educators

Madison, WI (June 24, 2025) – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) today announced 54 credit union leaders from across the United States, were designated as Credit Union Development […] Find out more »

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The DE Difference: Thomas Flowers

Name: Thomas Flowers Organization: Calhoun Liberty CU Title: CEO When did you attend DE Training: May 2019 Why did you decide to attend DE training? April Ales suggested it to my […] Find out more »