It's the International Year of Cooperatives!
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting how cooperatives build a better world through their vital role in sustainable development, inclusive growth, and strengthening community resilience.
As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are uniquely equipped to foster financial well-being for all through their adherence to the seven Cooperative Principles originally adopted by The International Cooperative Alliance and an emerging eighth cooperative principle set by the National Credit Union Foundation and America's Credit Unions.
This month, let's learn more about Cooperative Principle #1, Voluntary & Open Membership, and how credit unions live out that principle daily! Read On>>
Don't Tax My Credit Union Campaign Ramps Up
With our tax status on the line, this is a very important time for grassroots efforts. Wisconsin credit unions have sent over 5,700 messages to our Congressional delegation so far, but that is well short of what will make a notable impact. (In 2013, Wisconsinites sent over 60,000 messages to Congress.) The League has a Grassroots Action Alert ready for everyone to use. Make your voice heard today. Send Message >>
It’s Financial Literacy & Capability Month! How Credit Unions Foster Financial Literacy
April is Financial Literacy & Capability Month in Wisconsin, and credit unions across the state have a lot to celebrate when it comes to helping foster financial well-being for Wisconsinites of all ages. Let’s take a closer look at just a few of the innovative ways credit unions improve the social and economic lives of their members. Read On >>
New Member Benefit: InfoSight360
The League is excited to announce that all our member credit unions now have complimentary access to InfoSight360 – a cutting-edge compliance tool specifically designed to keep credit unions nationwide informed and up-to-date on compliance. Learn More >>
Meet 2025 WILD!
The Wisconsin Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) Initiative is a rare opportunity that involves participants and their credit unions to take part in a six-month process to develop financial products, services, and business models that increase credit unions' relevance as America's best financial partner. Meet our 2025 participants now and at Convention! View Participants >>
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May 7-9
League Convention & Expo
Expect to see all the things you love about Convention: high-profile speakers, training for all roles within the credit union, tons of networking and the latest innovations from vendors. Plus, you'll discover opportunities to learn, grow and connect with The Credit Union Movement at the state's largest annual gathering of Wisconsin credit union professionals. Register >>
June 5
YP Bootcamp
In-person at the Kalahari in the Dells! Register >>
June 18
Exploring Why Workshop
The National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) Exploring Why™ Workshop is an experiential training program that credit unions and system partners can use to help their employees connect to the credit union difference and discover new and better ways to drive value for the members and organization. Save the Date!
June 26
Foundation Invitational
Don't miss our annual golf scramble to benefit the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation at Trappers Turn in WI Dells! Register >>
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Convention’s Biggest Speaker Yet: Sharon McMahon, #1 Bestselling Author of The Small and the Mighty and founder of The Preamble
In her keynote to Wisconsin credit union professionals on May 8, Sharon will explore the profound impact of empathy in bridging societal divides and fostering inclusivity. She will share personal stories and insights from her experience as an educator, highlighting the importance of overcoming prejudice and bias, building inclusive communities, and promoting open dialogue.
2024 Foundation Impact Report Highlights
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation has continued to increase its dedication to financial education, credit union development, credit union staff development, and disaster aid, and in 2024, The Foundation has made more impact than ever before!
Credit Unions Lead Banks in All Seven Dimensions of Consumer Satisfaction Survey
A newly released survey shows the credit union difference is real and felt deeply by consumers in all measures. The latest J.D. Power U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction Survey shows that overall credit union satisfaction is 74 points higher than banks.
CUs in the News, March 2025
Whether it's giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here's how Wisconsin's credit unions supported their members and communities in March.