August 2023

Guided by the credit union philosophy
of people helping people, the
Iowa Credit Union Foundation works to champion financial well-being for all.

Don't Miss Your Chance to Register for the 2023 ICUF Benefit Night!

There is only one week left to register for the 2023 Iowa Credit Union Convention and attend ICUF's premier fundraising event of the year - don't miss out!


ICUF Benefit Night will be held Thursday, September 14th in Coralville during the 2023 Iowa Credit Union Convention. During Benefit Night we recognize and celebrate outstanding credit union leaders through the presentation of the ICUF Community Impact Awards. Attendees will enjoy a delicious meal, dancing, and live entertainment provided by Orquesta Alto Maiz. Registration closes September 1st, so sign-up today!

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Last Call for Benefit Night Auction Submissions

Each year, ICUF hosts an auction during Benefit Night. We rely on generous donations from ICUF supporters to fulfill auction offerings. Have you or your organization considered a donation?


The auction will be held on a virtual platform beginning the opening day of the Iowa Credit Union Convention on September 12th and closing at the conclusion of the Benefit Night Fundraiser on September 14th. If you'd like to donate an auction item, please complete this form and include a high-quality photo(s) to display on the auction website. Thank you for considering a silent auction donation!

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Recognize a Credit Union Peer Through the Friends of the Foundation

Help us recognize Friends of the Foundation across the state and support ICUF's mission by making a gift in honor of one or more credit union leaders.


Honorees will be notified that a donation was made in their honor, and they will receive special recognition during the Iowa Credit Union Convention September 12-15 in Coralville. Please consider a minimum $10 donation for each credit union friend or leader you would like to honor.

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2022 ICUF Annual Report Now Available

On behalf of Iowa's credit unions, the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) is on a mission to champion financial well-being across our state. Learn more about ICUF's impact over the past year by downloading the 2022 ICUF Annual Report here.

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National Credit Union Foundation's CUAID Accepting Donations

In response to the devastating Western Maui wildfires, the National Credit Union Foundation's CUAID is open and accepting donations. NCUF is working closely with the Hawaii League and Maui credit unions to get disaster relief funds flowing. Donate today by clicking here.

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Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union on October 19th

Celebrated the third Thursday of October each year, International Credit Union (ICU) Day® celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement.


The ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the tremendous work that credit unions and other financial cooperatives are doing around the world and give members the opportunity to get more engaged. 


The 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day® will be celebrated on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Credit Unions are encouraged to share stories of their ICU Day celebrations on social media.

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Thank You to Our Donors!

Thank you to our recent donors, who made contributions to support ICUF's mission-based initiatives.


  • Matthew De Bisschop
  • Lorna Kohn
  • Andrena MacLeod (In Memory of Denny Siemers)
  • Chelsie Madden
  • Quad Cities Community Foundation - Ascentra Credit Union Foundation Endowment


Ways to Support ICUF:

For questions regarding any information in the newsletter, please contact Ena Babic Barnes at 515.221.3002.
ICUF was established in 1995. Our mission is guided by the credit union philosophy of people helping people. ICUF works to champion financial well-being for all.