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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Consumer Lending Bootcamp: Session Two
OnlineThis comprehensive workshop is designed for credit union professionals looking to deepen their understanding of consumer lending. It covers the fundamentals of the lending process, effective marketing strategies for consumer loans, decision-making criteria, and practical application through case studies. -
PAC at the Ballpark — Springfield
Springfield, MOCome out and support your local baseball team and your credit union all at the same time! Cornerstone invites you to a night out at the ballpark. -
Webinar: Practical Tool to Combat AI Fraud
OnlineJoin the Fraud Council for a no-hype, vendor-free look from someone working on the operational side, just like you. This session is focused on AI Fraud and is designed for credit union professionals across member onboarding, fraud, lending, and operations. -
Advocacy Update - Kansas - July
OnlineCredit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news. -
Webinar: Core Values: Managing Money in Line with What Matters to You
OnlineThis session is a space for members of the Money Habitudes community to explore your personal relationship with money and support your professional role. In this 60-minute session, we’ll take a step back from the numbers and do a financial reset with a core values activity.
Questions?
For questions if a specific need is eligible for grant assistance, please contact Grants Manager Emily Moreno.