Cornerstone Foundation

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

  • Sabine Chapter Golf Tournament

    Beaumont, TX
    Join the Sabine Chapter for their annual Kids Classic benefiting the Children's Miracle Network.

  • Council Conference Day

    Online
    Join Cornerstone for a virtual showcase of our Council program and hear from industry leaders about hot topics.

  • Wichita Area Sister Society Women in Leadership Panel

    Wichita, KS
    Join GWLN’s Wichita Area Sister Society for an evening of conversation, networking, and leadership insight with local professionals. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while you meet new faces, catch up with familiar ones, and hear from local women leaders about the experiences that shaped their journeys.

  • CEO Roundtable - Oklahoma City

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Opportunity for CEOs to engage in discussions with colleagues from around the region.

  • New Manager Bootcamp: Session One

    Online
    This three-part bootcamp series gives credit union members practical, ready-to-use leadership tools to confidently step into (or grow in) a management role.

Questions?

For questions if a specific need is eligible for grant assistance, please contact Grants Manager Emily Moreno.