The National Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved three new Biz Kid$ Business Plan Competition Grants for 2019, totaling $25,000, allowing credit union organizations to use Biz Kid$ to provide economic and entrepreneurship education.

The National Credit Union Foundation is currently seeking nominations for five board seats. Volunteers may generally serve up to three terms of the duration of the term of office for the seat they are selected. Applications must be received by Oct. 25. 

The National Credit Union Foundation has announced next year’s Credit Union FinHealth20 Conference will be April 27-29 in San Antonio, bringing together experts and practitioners to discuss how credit unions are measuring their members’ financial health.

The National Credit Union Foundation’s 2019 grant cycle is coming to a close. There are two opportunities for credit unions to apply, including Biz Kid$ Business Plan Competition Grants and Financial Health Measurement Grants both with a deadline of June 30.

The National Credit Union Foundation 2019 grant cycle is open, and it is seeking requests for proposals by June 30 from credit unions that want to measure impacts of their products and services on member and employee financial health.

The National Credit Union Foundation wrapped its annual CU FinHealth19 conference last weekend, bringing together industry experts and practitioners to address ways credit unions can continue to play a significant role in their members’ financial health.  

The National Credit Union Foundation will celebrate Financial Capability Month with daily tidbits, Foundation Executive Director Gigi Hyland said, adding that the tips will have a weekly focus on a different aspect of financial health and capability.

The National Credit Union Foundation has announced a staff transition that will see three current employees take on exciting new roles with an increased focus on demonstrating the impact of Foundation programs and growing the number of Foundation supporters.

While cycling is near and dear to the communities Elevations CU serves, it represents just the tip of the “giving iceberg.”

Fundraising drive underway to provide Biz Kid$ copies to D.C. public schools.