named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference
National leadership event for education credit unions featuring networking, sessions on financial literacy, student branches, and K-12/higher education topics.
Business Partners Program
Provides member credit unions with access to discounted services and solutions through partnerships with third-party providers in areas such as board management, technology, and financial services.
NewsWire
Platform for member credit unions to share press releases, success stories, and program ideas related to education and financial literacy initiatives.
The Vault
Members-only resource hub offering access to financial literacy tools, industry links, student branch resources, and the ECUC member directory.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates virtual and in-person gatherings for knowledge sharingHosts virtual meetings and facilitates online and in-person gatherings for education credit union professionals to connect, share resources, exchange ideas, and support collaboration across member organizations.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual national conference for education credit union leadersOrganizes and hosts an annual national conference for education credit union leaders focused on networking, professional development, and sharing best practices, which has been held continuously since 1972. The conference has facilitated collaboration among over 360 credit unions at peak membership.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Maintains resource library and idea-sharing platformMaintains a searchable archive of over 1,000 posts and a curated collection of resources contributed by member credit unions to support idea sharing, collaboration, and organizational growth.
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Operates as a trade association for education credit unionsFunctions as a trade association providing connection, support, and advocacy for school and university credit unions since 1972.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Promotes member credit union achievements through news and social mediaPosts press releases and good news stories from member credit unions on the ECUC NewsWire and promotes them via Twitter to highlight national engagement and amplify member successes.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Provides access to collective buying power through Business Partners programOperates a Business Partners program that leverages the collective buying power of member credit unions to secure discounts and services, enhancing operational efficiency and member benefits.
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Credit Union Financial Services 1 activity
- Provides access to private student loan comparison toolFacilitates member credit unions' access to a digital loan comparison tool integrated into their platforms, enabling members to compare private student loan offers from more than 15 lenders.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$187K
Contributions & grants$42K23%
Program service revenue$138K74%
Investment income$6K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$215K
Cash$201K
Investments$0
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$183K
Liquid reserves11.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -24.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Alonia Sharps — Director
- Andy Grimm — Treasurer
- Gary Perez — Vice President
- Joanne Bruno — Director
- Jody Dabrowski — President
- Scott Arkills — Director
- Tom Anonson — Secretary
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Apple Federal Credit Union Partner — Member credit union represented on ECUC Board; its President/CEO serves as ECUC Treasurer.
- Class Act Federal Credit Union Partner — Member credit union represented on ECUC Board; its Executive Vice President serves as ECUC President.
- Education Credit Union Council Network — Organization is a member of the Education Credit Union Council network.
- Educational Systems FCU Partner — Member credit union represented on ECUC Board; its Chairperson, Alonia Sharps, serves as ECUC Secretary.
- Facebook Network — Hosts a member group on Facebook for networking and communication.
- IWS Acquisition Corp. Partner — Offers vehicle protection products and services to credit union members, generating non-interest income for credit unions.
- Illinois Educators Credit Union Partner — Member credit union represented on ECUC Board; its President/CEO is Jody Dabrowski.
- Liberty Savings Federal Credit Union Partner — Member credit union represented on ECUC Board; its Chairperson is Jo Bruno.
- MyBoardPacket Partner — Provides ECUC members with discounted access to an online board packet solution.
- SRM Partner — Partner in strategic initiatives related to payments, sourcing, strategy, and technology services for financial institutions.
- Silver State Schools Credit Union Partner — Member credit union represented on ECUC Board; its President/CEO is Scott Arkills.
- Sparrow Partner — Enables ECUC member credit unions to offer a private student loan comparison tool integrated into their digital platforms.
- TruStage Partner — Conference sponsor for ECUC events
- TruStage Partner — Presenting partner at the Savannah 2026 conference.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter to promote member credit union news and activities posted on the ECUC NewsWire.
- USC Credit Union Partner — Member credit union represented on ECUC Board; its President/CEO is Gary Perez, who serves as ECUC Vice President.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Leveraging Collective Buying Power to Enhance Member Financial Sustainabilitymethodology: collective_buying_powerBy aggregating the purchasing capacity of member credit unions, the organization secures discounted services and reduced overhead, because scale-driven negotiation lowers costs and increases revenue potential for individual members.
- Peer Network Collaboration for Shared Learning and Resource Developmentmethodology: peer_network_collaborationBy connecting education credit unions through structured peer networks and hybrid engagement models, the organization enables collaborative problem-solving and replication of successful practices, because shared identity and mission-specific challenges create fertile ground for trust-based knowledge exchange.
- Strategic Positioning in Education and Financial Literacy as a Distinctive Nichemethodology: education-as-strategic-nicheBy promoting education-focused financial services as a specialized sector, the organization helps member credit unions differentiate and grow, because aligning with education missions creates unique market identity and community trust that drive membership and engagement.
- Tailored Conference Programming to Address Sector-Specific Needsmethodology: sector-specific conference programmingBy designing conferences with content specific to educator-serving credit unions, the organization improves relevance and adoption of best practices, because context-specific learning on current issues in education fosters higher engagement and practical application.