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

  • Branch Manager Bootcamp: Summer Session 2

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

  • YP Meetup: Leadership Panel

    Online
    Join us for a casual virtual meetup to hear from accomplished credit union leaders as they discuss their career paths, pivotal moments, and advice for young professionals looking to grow their impact.

  • Webinar: The 5300 Survival Guide- Building a Reliable Call Report Process

    Online
    In this session, credit unions will learn to build a streamlined call report process so that it does not feel overwhelming. We will break down the essential components of a strong reporting workflow and highlight the most common challenges that credit unions face when preparing the 5300 in-house.

  • CEO Roundtable - Little Rock

    Houston, TX
    Opportunity for CEOs to engage in discussions with colleagues from around the region.

  • Consumer Lending Bootcamp: Session Two

    Online
    This 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.

Questions?

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