06/12/2026
As our Ohio CUDE social media takeover comes to a close, one thing is clear: Empathy changes the way we serve.
This week, Ohio DEs stepped outside our normal routines and into our communities for DE Day of Service, and led with volunteering, listening, supporting, and showing up for others. Because behind every financial conversation is a real person with a real story. In a world where financial institutions compete on technology, convenience, and products, DE reconnects us to what truly sets credit unions apart: people helping people.
CUDE challenges leaders to think differently about:
• Empathy in banking
• Member impact
• Employee engagement
• Community partnerships
• Long-term organizational relevance
And that mindset doesn’t stay in the classroom; it transforms the way we serve our members, lead our teams, and support our communities every single day.
We’re incredibly proud of the Ohio DE community and DEs across the nation and globe who continue creating meaningful impact through service, advocacy, education, and compassion. For 115 years Credit Unions have lived out our mission of service, and we are just getting started...
Interested in becoming part of the DE movement and growing your own impact journey? Learn more about the CUDE program through the Credit Union Foundation: https://www.ncuf.coop/development-education/program/
