Councils and Communities
Cornerstone’s Councils and Communities connect leaders in the five-state region and beyond. Organized by credit union function, demographics, and asset size, councils and communities are places to share ideas, advice, and best practices.
These peer groups cover almost every aspect of credit union operations, from crunching numbers and improving operations to inspiring creativity and celebrating the heart of credit unions. There are also opportunities for CEOs, YPs, and leaders from credit unions within a specific asset size.
Join one (or more) and build a network of leaders who share your goal of advancing the credit union movement.
Council and community peer groups are available for all Cornerstone member credit union staff and volunteers. Join as many councils or communities as you wish, they are free! In the spirit of collaboration, we’ve partnered with Nebraska Credit Union League to enhance opportunities. Nebraska Credit Union League member credit unions are eligible to join any council through their League's website.
Council and communities are free for all Cornerstone credit union member staff and volunteers. As a dues-supported program, you can join any (or all) councils and communities to make the most of your dues dollars. Leaders responsible for multiple areas of the credit union will find value in multiple peer groups.
- Networking and collaboration: Connect with like-minded colleagues who are eager to share ideas, advice, and best practices.
- Access to Connect. Each peer group enjoys an online group where you can ask questions, spark discussions, or share your brilliant ideas.
- Councils offer additional benefits including learning and leadership opportunities.
Accounting & Finance Council
Board Volunteers Council
Compliance & Audit Council
CEO Community
Diversity & Belonging Council
Financial Wellness Council
Fraud Council
Human Resources & Training Council
Lending & Collections Council
Marketing & Business Development Council
Payments & Operations Council
Small CU Community
Technology Council
YP Community
Join a Council or Community (or all of them) or renew a previous subscription.
To join the community and start collaborating, once you are logged in to the Cornerstone League website
- Click the little blue arrow by your name in the top right corner and select My Profile
- On the My Profile page, select My Councils and Communities under the My Account Links heading
- Click on the Add/Remove Councils button, select the groups you want to join in the list
- Click the Submit button
Upcoming Events
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Webinar: Awakening Conscious Leadership— Leveraging Awareness, Resilience, and Intentionality
OnlineThis interactive session hosted by the HR & Training Council explores the neuroscience of conscious leadership and invites you to pause, reflect, and strengthen the internal capabilities that shape how you lead under pressure. -
Financial Wellness Council Hot Topics Call
OnlineYou're invited to a Hot Topics call, organized exclusively for members of the Financial Wellness Council. This interactive session is designed to focus on the topics that matter most to you. It’s your opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and gain valuable insights from peers—helping strengthen your strategies and amplify your impact all around Financial Wellness. -
Webinar: Strategic Planning for Accounting and Finance Professionals
OnlineThis session bridges the gap between strategic planning as a conceptual exercise and strategic planning as an operational discipline. Designed specifically for accounting and finance professionals, the content demonstrates how institutional strategy decomposes into nested department strategies - funding, ALM, technology, talent - and how those connect to quarterly execution rhythms. -
SHIFT Lending & Collections Conference
Irving, TexasHosted in partnership with the Cornerstone Lending & Collections Council, this conference provides networking and education opportunities for lending and collections professionals. -
Webinar: AI and Financial Health: What Credit Unions Need to Know Now
OnlineGrounded in original research from the Financial Health Network (FHN), this session introduces credit union leaders to the evolving role of AI in consumer financial health. Leveraging data from FHN's Financial Health Pulse®, we will explore how consumers use AI for financial advice, how institutions are currently deploying these technologies, and the long-term implications for credit unions dedicated to member well-being. -
Council Conference Day 2026
OnlineJoin your Cornerstone Council for a day of education and networking. -