Minnesota Credit Union Network Commitment to DEI

Credit unions began as a social movement to advance economic equality and financial inclusion, particularly for marginalized communities. In light of recent events, the Minnesota Credit Union Network is revitalizing this mission to bring our movement together as a force for change.

We believe our values and the credit union model position us to be an active participant in developing solutions to current disparities.
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read our full dei Statement

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Industry Partners

The African American Credit Union Coalition's initiative, Commitment to Change: Credit Unions Unite Against Racism, focuses on unification, education, conversations, and investments that will move the credit union movement into a future where diversity, equity and inclusion can thrive.

AACUC Resoruces

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The CU DEI Collective believes, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to a vibrant, relevant and growing Credit Union Movement, and is good business. 

sign the pledge

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NCUA  Diversity Self Assessment
The NCUA Diversity Self Assessment is designed to help credit unions assess existing diversity and inclusion policies and practices, and identify opportunities to implement best practices in diversity and inclusion.

Take the NCUA Assessment

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Financial well-being isn't a thing credit unions do. It is THE thing credit unions do. Improving financial well-being for all is table stakes in the financial services industry and is important for a few reasons.

financial well-being for all

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CUNA released a new industry report that found 51% of U.S. credit union CEOs – and 33% of board members – are women. The “Women in Credit Union Leadership” issues brief examines the extent to which women are represented in leadership positions at credit unions compared to commercial banks.

CUNA ARTICLE

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Multi-Cultural Growth Opportunity Report for Minnesota Credit Unions

​A partnership between the Minnesota Credit Union Network and Coopera Consulting has produced a report outlining opportunity for multicultural membership growth for Minnesota credit unions. The report is available to view on the Member Portal Publications Page (log in required.) 

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Resources to attract and retain CU Employees, Board Members

CUNA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI School) ​(recorded webinar)

Filene Research Institute

• Evidence Based Practices for Addressing Inequality in Credit Unions
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Credit Unions: Approaches, Insights, and Future Directions
• Road Map to Activating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: First Steps (pdf)

​CU Strategic Planning: Five Pillars of DEI ​(recorded webinar)

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Credit Union Professional Associations

• African American Credit Union Coalition ​
• Network of Latino Credit Unions and Professionals 
• Global Women’s Leadership Network
• CU Pride 

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​Resources to improve member engagement and attract prospective members

• ViClarity: Financial Inclusion Essentials, Regulatory Landscape of the Account Opening Process (Members Only, login required.)
• CUNA: Reaching and Serving A Diverse Membership ​(recorded webinar)
• Inclusiv: CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) Support
  •  Community Development Financial Institution Program Resources
• Coopera Consulting:
  • Financial Wellbeing from a Multicultural Perspective (webinar ppt slides; members only login required)
  • Coopera Whitepapers
  • ​Opportunities for Credit Unions to Serve Growing Multicultural Populations in MN (webinar ppt slides; members only login required)
  • ​How Can We Do Better: Addressing and Closing the Wealth Gaps in Minnesota (webinar ppt slides; members only login required)
• CUNA Mutual Group: Winning with Multicultural Consumers (recorded webinar)​​​

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Credit unions are encouraged to share resources for this page. To submit, email MnCUN Director of Communications Julia Miller.