Credit Union Development
We want credit unions and credit union employees to succeed. That's why the Foundation supports grants for continuous education for employees and volunteers in the credit union movement and hosts a DE Society. The Foundation also offers credit unions creative opportunities to expand membership and support their local community through Friends of the Foundation and Donor Advised Funds. Consider the Foundation an extra boost for your credit union's dreams. Explore our development opportunities below or reach out to learn more.
Grants
The Foundation offers grants and scholarships for Professional Development, SCMS, Community Development, Chapters, and Disaster Relief.
Principles & Philosophy Workshop
At this insightful, eye-opening workshop, learn how to put credit union foundational concepts to work in everyday operations, helping you to better meet the needs of your members while solidifying the unique role of financial cooperatives in the market.
Cornerstone DE Society
The CSCUDE Society fosters engagement among anyone who has successfully earned the Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) designation in the Cornerstone Region.
Donor Advised Funds
A Cornerstone Foundation Donor Advised Fund may help your credit union navigate the complex legal and accounting requirements as you start up a charitable organization.
Friends of the Foundation
By adding the Cornerstone Foundation as an Affiliate Association to your credit union’s field of membership, all ‘Friends of The Foundation’ members will be eligible to join your credit union. Learn more if this could be an opportunity for your credit union.
Upcoming Events
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Dallas & Fort Worth Chapters Meeting
Grand Prairie, TXJoin the crossover event for the Dallas Chapter and Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions as you get a chance to connect, collaborate, and stay informed with your peers from both chapters! This year, we're excited to welcome Mike Saylor of Blackswan Security who will dive into today’s hottest cybersecurity topics, offering insights that matter to all of us. This link goes to the Fort Worth Chapter registration. -
Dallas & Fort Worth Chapters Meeting
Grand Prairie, TXJoin the crossover event for the Dallas Chapter and Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions as you get a chance to connect, collaborate, and stay informed with your peers from both chapters! This year, we're excited to welcome Mike Saylor of Blackswan Security who will dive into today’s hottest cybersecurity topics, offering insights that matter to all of us. This link goes to the Dallas Chapter registration. -
St. Louis Chapter 2025 Professional Development Conference
St. Louis, MOThe St. Louis Chapter is hosting a half‑day professional development experience designed to ignite bold leadership, strengthen personal clarity, and elevate the impact you bring to your credit union. This year’s event features two powerful sessions from nationally recognized CEO and transformational leadership strategist Ronaldo Hardy. Expect thought‑provoking insights, practical tools, and the kind of inspiration that stays with you long after the event ends. -
Sabine Chapter Leadership Roundtable
Port Neches, TXThe Sabine Chapter Leadership Roundtable will feature an engaging discussion on industry trends, shared challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of credit unions. -
CEO Connection
OnlineJoin Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard during regular member calls. These Zoom calls will serve as an open forum to discuss hot-topic issues related to our federal and state-level advocacy efforts, engagement, events, and more.
Questions?
For questions if a specific need is eligible for grant assistance, please contact Grants Manager Emily Moreno.