As a member of MnCUN and CUNA, you have the support of the only trade association that ensures credit union priorities are front and center with policymakers, so you can focus on the financial well-being of your members. Additionally, our expansive library of tools, resources and training help your employees fulfill the credit union mission.
“We belong to MnCUN because there is strength in numbers. MnCUN leverages our collaborative spirit to advance our movement. It brings credit unions together as a powerful single voice for advocacy, ensuring legislative and regulatory challenges are widely understood and effectively addressed. MnCUN’s exceptional leadership is grounded in our industry’s DNA, emerging from the philosophy of helping people. When our credit union experienced executive turnover, MnCUN accelerated our ability to network with colleagues by creating invaluable opportunities to share ideas, challenges, and aspirations for making our world better.”

-Steve Ewers, CEO, Members Cooperative Credit Union
​We are the trade association for Minnesota’s Credit Unions. Our role is to help the industry as a whole grow market share by creating a favorable legislative environment, easing regulatory burdens, and increasing consumer awareness. We also provide credit union employees and board members professional development and networking opportunities

We value our members' continued trust in us, and we appreciate the opportunity to be able to serve credit unions throughout the state.

​Contact Minnesota Credit Union Network Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, Mara Humphrey, with questions.
​Influential credit union advocacy
Through legislative and regulatory advocacy and strategic communication, MnCUN strives to position credit unions as the best financial choice for Minnesotans. Our collective voice is powerful. 
  • Worked with CUNA and other state leagues to pass the Credit Union Governance Modernization Act in Congress. This bill was modeled on legislation we passed in Minnesota in 2018. ​
  • Introduced and passed a bill to move the funds paid by non-depository financial institutions into the Department of Commerce’s special revenue fund, alongside banks and credit unions. 
​​​Compliance Resources
Networking and Professional Development
  • Opportunity to network with peers and collaborate. 
  • Membership provides access to webinars and job-specific networking and professional development.
  • MnCUN Mobile App: The app for the credit union movement in Minnesota.
The CUNA-League system was rated as the most credible trade association. 

Source: 2021 Policy Brand Insights, a Ballast Research study of effectiveness in Washington, D.C. 
Communications & Insight
  • The Pulse, a weekly newsletter providing timely and relevant credit union news.
  • Up to date information important to credit unions in Minnesota and regulatory alerts.
​Business Solutions
  • Access to products and services to helping credit unions meet the financial needs of members.
  • Access to exclusive pricing & benefits from NSC Strategic Alliances & Vendor Business Partners. 
  • Business solutions including TruLync, WINcentive Prize-Linked Savings & Data Analytics.
Workforce Solutions
“The Minnesota Credit Union Network is a tremendous resource for credit unions of all sizes. They work diligently at the state and federal level on legislation and regulatory issues that can impact credit union operations and growth opportunities. The staff is easy and enjoyable to work with and they are extremely dedicated to the success of Minnesota Credit Unions.”

-Kristi Mukomela, President & CEO of Novation Credit Union
“Crow Wing Power Credit Union belongs to the Network because of the many resources that are available to the members. We take advantage of the webinars offered, the P2P sessions and the various conferences. The Network is a great place to network with other Credit Union professionals, no pun intended!”

-Joan Wileman, President, Crow Wing Power Credit Union

Special Funds

Credit Union Advocacy Fund
The Credit Union Advocacy Fund provides resources to strongly position credit unions on the legislative and political fronts. The Advocacy Fund is proactive in nature, helping to create a strong credit union environment and augment MnCUN’s advocacy effort. As a restricted fund, expenditures are governed by a committee of credit unions and MnCUN staff. 
​​Credit Union Awareness Fund
The Credit Union Awareness Fund is focused on increasing consumer awareness of credit unions, including but not limited to, commissioning research, working to expand media coverage, and coordinating other visibility opportunities. 
Minnesota Credit Union Foundation
The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation (MnCUF) provides grants, community partnerships, professional development and disaster relief to help the state's credit unions and communities prosper and thrive. Founded in 1969 by the Minnesota Credit Union Network, MnCUF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization governed by a seven-member board of directors from various Minnesota credit unions.

Small Credit Union Benefits

​As a small credit union, you play an important role for your members and the movement. MnCUN provides resources to help make your job easier.

​Small Credit Union Education Grant - grants for small credit unions under $100 million to use for professional development through the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation. Small credit unions may also be eligible for expedited approval.

Free Education Webinar - credit unions with assets under $100 million receive a free webinar of your choice from the Credit Union Webinar Network, valued at $200.

Discounted Registration - credit unions with assets under $100 million receive discounts on Network events such as the ACCELERATE (formerly Annual Conference) IMPACT (Credit Union Day at the Capitol), and LEAD (formerly) Fall Leadership Conference registration fees.

CUNA Small CU Resources: A national network of small credit union leaders through the CUNA Small CU Community. 
“Toro Credit Union belongs to the Minnesota Credit Union Network because of the value it delivers to our credit union. It is important to have our state trade association because we benefit from the political advocacy at a state and national level, the Awareness campaign, staff educational opportunities from the P2P sessions and conferences, and networking opportunities at the local, state, and national level which provide the best opportunities to learn best practices. MnCUN is special because they are a national leader and pioneer in their Credit Union Awareness program, very effective in advocacy at the state level, and a first-rate staff.”

-Grant Johnson, CEO, Toro Credit Union

Associate Membership Levels

​A credit union that has its headquarters in a state other than Minnesota may be an associate member. Associate members must be affiliated with the state league in which they are headquartered. Associate members have two options for affiliation:
 
Tier 1 Associate: Includes compliance assistance, educational sessions, publications, political advocacy, and member service support. Tier 1 members do not have voting rights nor representation on the Network Board of Directors.

 ​Tier 2 Associate:
In addition to the services above, Tier 2 members are entitled to:
  • vote (one vote per 10,000 credit union members in the state of Minnesota); 
  • run for a position on the MnCUN Board of Directors;
  • serve on MnCUN committees and/or on chapter boards;
  • inclusion on MnCUN’s consumer health savings account finder;
  • the same rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities as regular MnCUN members.
​Contact Minnesota Credit Union Network Director of Engagement, Benjamin Hering, with questions about Membership Levels.