Our Vision
The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) unites the credit union movement to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and advocates for the 8th Cooperative Principle focused on DEI. We promote financial inclusion and professional development through our support for all credit unions and create bridges between community-based organizations and consumer-focused initiatives to increase opportunities to close the racial wealth gap.
Our Mission
To increase diversity within the credit union community through advocacy and professional development.
2025 Impact Report
Did you know AACUC served over 2,000 members, upskilled more than 70 young professionals and executives with professional development, and welcomed over 420 individuals to connect and celebrate at our Annual Conference and signature awards ceremonies last year? AACUC's impact across the credit union movement -- here in the United States and in Africa -- continues to expand thanks to your support! Check out the full Impact Report below.
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Programs to Support Your Career
From young professionals to seasoned executives, our professional development programs have a little something for everyone.
Help for Your DEI Journey
AACUC is considered a leader in the credit union movement, adopting the 8th Cooperative Principle. We can help your DEI transformation.
Corporate Partners Make It Possible
Our Corporate Partners are an integral part in helping fund the operations and programming for AACUC. Corporate Partners enjoy unique perks. Become one today!
Become a Member
Be part of something greater! Affiliation with AACUC offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape the credit union movement and its governmental affairs.
AACUC has become an all-encompassing organization for executives, professionals, volunteers, consultants and regulators within the financial services industry. AACUC membership is diverse and open to all.
Join as:
- An individual CEO, Manager, Executive, Staff, Volunteer, Student or Retiree
- A credit union from $5M to over $1B in assets
- A business, credit union league or trade association
Introducing AACUC's First Legacy Corporate Partner
“The TruStage $1 million direct cash donation and other significant programmatic support is being recognized as the very first Legacy Corporate Partnership," explained Renée Sattiewhite, AACUC President and CEO. “This partnership signifies and strengthens the commitment, dedication and thought leadership I have credited to TruStage (formerly CUNA Mutual Group) for the last decade.”
View the complete announcement "TruStage™ to make $1 million direct cash contribution to African-American Credit Union Coalition’s Future Fund" here.
Legacy, Diamond & Chairman's Circle Corporate Partners
TruStage
Navy Federal Credit Union
VISA
BECU
Coastal CU
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
Georgia United
MECU
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Peach State Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU
SECU NC
SRP FCU
Suncoast Credit Union
Visions Federal Credit Union