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

  • Advocacy Update - Kansas - May

    Online
    Credit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.

  • Foundation BASH

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Celebrate the impact of your Foundation at the Foundation BASH, taking place during IMPACT: Cornerstone Annual Meeting.

  • Webinar: Deposit Growth & Member Affordability

    Online
    Success in 2026 requires a dual-focus strategy: securing the liquidity necessary for growth while remaining a steadfast partner in member affordability. This session explores how to move beyond traditional, fragmented data to gain a 360-degree view of a member's financial life.

  • Branch Manager Bootcamp: Summer Session 1

    Online
    This enhanced four-part series will focus on the next generation of branch managers.

  • DEs and Credit Union Cooperators Dig In

    Online
    Join our quarterly CUDEs/CCUCs DIG In webinar series to collaborate with fellow DEs and CCUCs, ask for input on DE projects, and learn about industry initiatives that support development issues.

Questions?

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