WASHINGTON–More than a half-dozen companies have pledged a collective $100,000 to America’s Credit Union’s National Advocacy Fund (NAF).
Joining in the contribution were Allied Solutions, Securian, Gallagher, AKUVO, Franklin Madison and Route 66.
The contribution supports ongoing advocacy efforts to “create a better regulatory environment for credit unions to thrive,” according to America’s Credit Unions.
“The cooperative spirit of the credit union industry is what makes us special, and this joint contribution to America’s Credit Unions’ regulatory advocacy efforts is a testament to that,” America’s Credit Unions President and CEO Jim Nussle said in a statement. “Credit unions’ operating environment is full of opportunities, as well as challenges, and we must be able to invest in strategies that reduce obstacles and strengthen credit unions’ ability to serve millions of Americans. Through NAF, America’s Credit Unions, leagues, credit unions, and industry partners come together to do just that. I want to sincerely thank these organizations for their partnership.”
‘Powerful Tool’
“At Allied Solutions, we believe advocacy is one of the most powerful tools we have to protect and propel the credit union movement forward,” Pete Hilger, CEO of Allied Solutions, said in a statement. “By standing alongside our partners in support of the National Advocacy Fund, we’re investing in a stronger, more unified voice that ensures credit unions can continue to serve their members and communities with confidence and clarity.”
What NAF Does
Among the activities made possible by the National Advocacy Fund, according to the trade group:
- Political advertising to elect credit union champions to office
- National issue advocacy campaigns
- Strategic public affairs campaigns and coalitions to stop legislative threats to credit unions
- Proactive campaigns that define credit unions’ narrative with lawmakers.
