Credit Unions are the Right Institutions to Drive Community-Wide DEI
Financial institutions have a unique opportunity to lead community-wide change and governance in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) space. Since the dawn of credit unions, one of their distinguishing characteristics has been their focus on community involvement and embracing diversity and inclusion.
Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives, and one of their seven cooperative principles is they are guided by their concern for community. These institutions are especially invested in supporting community members...