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Consumer lending with the head and the heart
How SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union’s approach to underwriting empowers staff, promotes team and member advocacy, and keeps member financial well-being front and center. Effective underwriting plays a critical role in […] Find out more »
National Credit Union Foundation receives Volunteer Service Award
The National Credit Union Foundation has been awarded the gold U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2020-2021 school year and accepted the award on behalf of the credit union […] Find out more »
“Human services is the reason credit unions exist”
A transcript of the address Gigi Hyland, executive director of the National Credit Union Foundation, gave to GAC attendees during the opening ceremony – Monday, February 28, 2022. Hi! Oh […] Find out more »
Focus on financial well-being to lower risk, increase brand loyalty
Research brief details how credit unions can increase membership, expand lending and improve the financial well-being of members—by focusing on those most in need. The Foundation partnered with Pelican State […] Find out more »
Impact through inclusion: the credit union difference in action at the Foundation Dinner
Ito, Heacock, African-American Credit Union Coalition and Faith Based Credit Union Alliance honored with awards during emotional return to in-person celebrations. The mood was high as over 950 leaders from […] Find out more »
New fund launched to finance initiatives supporting financial well-being
Credit union leaders called upon to contribute $10M over five years Five leaders from the credit union industry were the first to commit to the FinHealth Fund—a new designated fund […] Find out more »