In celebration of Black History Month, we explore the AACUC Future Fund, a groundbreaking initiative transforming financial inclusion in the credit union movement. Since 1999, the African American Credit Union Coalition has been a pioneering force in fostering diversity and creating lasting positive impacts across communities. Through its four key pillars—internships and leadership development, small credit union sustainability, international cooperation with African financial cooperatives, and community wealth building—the Future Fund ensures sustainable funding for programs that expand access to financial services and create opportunities for future leaders.

This episode features:

• AACUC's historical role in advancing diversity in credit unions
• The strategic vision behind the Future Fund's launch
• How the four pillars drive meaningful change in communities
• Innovative approaches to developing diverse industry leaders
• Strategies for strengthening small credit unions
• International partnerships empowering African cooperatives
• Initiatives for building generational wealth
• Understanding charitable donation accounts as investment vehicles
• Ways credit unions can participate and drive change
• Insights from industry leaders on creating lasting impact

Join us for an inspiring discussion about building pathways to financial inclusion and honoring the legacy of cooperative finance in the Black community.