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

Fort Worth Chapter Meeting

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Fort Worth, TX

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Diamond Oaks Country Club
5821 Diamond Oaks Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76117

Principles & Philosophy of the Credit Union Movement

Join us for an inspiring conversation about what makes credit unions different—and why our cooperative roots still matter today.

Hear from two respected leaders in the credit union movement as they share their perspectives on the principles, philosophy, and purpose behind the credit union model, and how these ideals continue to shape the way we serve our members and communities.

Featuring:

Courtney Moran
Executive Director, Cornerstone Foundation

Lily Newfarmer
President & CEO, Tarrant County’s Credit Union

Together, Courtney and Lily will explore the foundation of the credit union movement, the people helping people philosophy, and what it means to carry these principles forward in today’s financial landscape.

Come ready to learn, reflect, and reconnect with the “why” behind what we do.

$50 Per Person

Registration Begins at 5:30 pm
Announcements Begin at 6:00 pm
Dinner Served at 6:15 pm
Bingo Begins at 6:30 pm

Menu: Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Spanish Rice, Ranchero Beans, Flour or Corn Tortillas, Homemade Salsa, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Warm Queso, Tortilla Chips, and Cinnamon Churros

Please RSVP to Heather Price at hprice@worthcu.org by end of day August 21, 2026.

Questions?

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