Membership

NSCUA Membership Pricing

We keep pricing accessible for every small credit union. Contact us directly and we will walk you through the right tier for your institution.

Credit Union Member
For credit unions primarily under $500M in assets. Full access to resources, advocacy, and peer networks.
Strategic Partner
For vendors and solution providers serving the small credit union market. Directory listing and co-marketing opportunities.

Ready to get started? Reach out and our team will follow up with full pricing details.

information@nscua.org
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National Small Credit Union Association  ·  Est. April 2026  ·  Washington, D.C.

NSCUA: The Voice
America's Small
Credit Unions
Have Been Waiting For

NSCUA is the national association built for credit unions primarily under $500 million in assets. We provide resources, policy representation, and a unified voice for America's most community-rooted institutions.

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3,000+ Eligible Credit Unions
$500M Asset Threshold
2026 Year Founded
D.C. National Headquarters
Who We Are

Organized for Small Credit Unions, by Small Credit Unions

Joshua C. Urbick, President and CEO of NSCUA
Joshua C. Urbick President & CEO

"Small credit unions play an essential role in the financial lives of their members and communities."

Michael Wolsten, Board Member, NSCUA
Michael Wolsten Board Member

"Strong strategy and strong governance are not optional for small credit unions that want to remain viable long term."

Mianna Chernek, SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, NSCUA
Mianna Chernek SVP & Chief Strategy Officer

"I've seen firsthand how much small credit unions accomplish with so little."

The National Small Credit Union Association (NSCUA) is a national trade association dedicated to supporting and strengthening small credit unions across the United States. NSCUA exists to ensure that smaller institutions have the resources, guidance, and collaborative support necessary to thrive and continue serving their members and communities.

Credit unions were founded on a simple but powerful idea: that ordinary people, by pooling their resources together, could better serve one another than traditional banks ever could. Small credit unions remain the closest reflection of that original cooperative mission. NSCUA exists to bring these institutions together, strengthen their collective voice, and help ensure they not only survive, but continue serving their members and communities for generations to come.

NSCUA was founded in April 2026 by Joshua C. Urbick, who serves as President and CEO of NSCUA and as CEO of IBEW 26 Federal Credit Union in Lanham, Maryland. Mianna Chernek serves as SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, leading organizational strategy and vendor partnerships. The association is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is open to all credit unions primarily under $500 million in assets.

3,000+ Qualifying Credit Unions
$500M Asset Ceiling
2026 Year Founded

What We Do

What NSCUA Does for Small Credit Unions

Whether you lead a small credit union or run a business that serves them, NSCUA was built for exactly this.

01
Executive Leadership & Governance
Access strategic planning, board succession, and leadership development built for institutions where every budget decision counts.
02
Peer CEO Network
Connect directly with fellow small CU leaders who share your challenges and your commitment to member-first finance.
03
Shared Operational Solutions
Access vetted partner discounts, cooperative infrastructure, and compliance guidance designed for institutions without large in-house teams.
04
National Policy Voice
Your institution's regulatory concerns, from field-of-membership restrictions to capital requirements, get carried to Washington under one organized voice.
05
Sustainable Growth Tools
Build the financial foundation and strategic clarity to grow on your own terms, without merging away your community identity.
Applications Open

Your Credit Union
Belongs Here

NSCUA launched in April 2026 and is now accepting its first member credit unions. The institutions that join now will have a direct hand in building what this association becomes.

Apply for Membership Open to all credit unions under $500M  ·  information@nscua.org
01
Direct Access to Small Credit Union Leadership
Reach the CEOs and boards of eligible small credit unions actively seeking solutions. These are real relationships, not trade show noise or cold outreach.
02
Cooperative Credibility
When a credit union sees the NSCUA partner seal, it tells them you've been vetted and that you understand how their institution actually works.
03
Founding Partner Recognition
Early partners gain elevated visibility across all NSCUA channels and events as the association grows. Your name is in the room from day one.
04
Active Matchmaking
We connect your specific capabilities to member credit unions that have told us they need exactly what you offer, and we make the introduction directly.
05
Community Access & Brand Association
Engage a highly targeted community of small CU leaders who prefer vendors that share cooperative values. The partners that actually understand this space win here.
Now Accepting Partners

Reach the Credit Unions
That Need You

NSCUA partners are vendors, CUSOs, fintechs, and service providers who put cooperative values ahead of margin. The institutions that join now set the terms for what this partnership becomes.

Apply to Become a Partner Founding, standard & service tiers available  ·  information@nscua.org
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Upcoming Events

Events & Webinars

Community Development Initiative Webinar
Upcoming  ·  Online
Community Development Initiative Webinar
Wednesday, September 24  ·  10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
Four CEOs Webinar — Size Isn't Destiny: Building the Next Great Era for Credit Unions
Past Event
In the News

NSCUA in the Press

BusinessWire
Press Release
BusinessWire  · 

Acumen Financial Advantage Partners with National Small Credit Union Association

Acumen Financial Advantage has announced a new strategic partnership with NSCUA, expanding the resources available to small credit unions across the association's growing network. Read the full announcement for details on what the partnership includes.

September 2026  ·  Press Release
CU Daily
Credit Union Industry News
CU Daily  · 

National Small CU Assn. Launches Initiative to Help Smaller CUs Become CDFI-Certified

NSCUA has partnered with CU Strategic Planning, a Callahan Company, to help smaller credit unions pursue Community Development Financial Institution certification. The initiative pairs CDFI certification support with strategic planning and lending growth consulting to help members access federal funding and strengthen their community impact.

August 2026  ·  3 min read
NSCUA
Member Update
NSCUA  · 

The Urbick Update: Reflecting on Our First 90 Days

NSCUA President and CEO Josh Urbick shares a personal message on the association's first three months — the wins, the work still ahead, and what the growing momentum means for small credit unions nationwide.

July 2026  ·  Member Update
CU Daily
Credit Union Industry News
CU Daily  · 

National Small CU Association Offers Update on Its First Three Months

Three months after its founding, NSCUA shares where things stand — from membership growth and strategic partnerships to legislative priorities and what is coming next for small credit unions.

July 2026  ·  3 min read
CU Daily
Credit Union Industry News
CU Daily  · 

John Crews Officially Confirmed by Senate as New NCUA Chairman

The Senate has officially confirmed John Crews as the new chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, a development NSCUA has been closely watching as a signal for what federal policy direction will mean for small credit unions.

2026  ·  3 min read
CU Daily
Credit Union Industry News
CU Daily  · 

Group Seeking to Launch National Association for Smaller Credit Unions

A new initiative is underway to establish a national trade association focused exclusively on small credit unions, a group that has historically been underserved by associations built around larger, better-resourced organizations.

April 28, 2026  ·  3 min read
Spotify
Podcast Episode
Podcast  · 

Joshua Urbick on the Future of Small Credit Unions and the Launch of NSCUA

NSCUA President & CEO Joshua Urbick joins the podcast to discuss the launch of a national association built specifically around the scale of small credit unions, and why this moment is the right time to act.

April 14, 2026  ·  Listen on Spotify
CU Daily
Credit Union Industry News
CU Daily  · 

New Group for CUs Under $500 Million in Assets Unveils its Name, Shares Additional Details

After months of development and collaboration across the credit union industry, a new national trade group for credit unions beneath a certain asset threshold has officially announced its name: the National Small Credit Union Association (NSCUA).

April 13, 2026  ·  3 min read
Get Involved

Your Place is Here

Whether you run a small credit union or build products for one, NSCUA was organized around your needs.

Questions? information@nscua.org

Membership Pricing

Built to Be Accessible

We keep pricing straightforward for every small credit union. Reach out and our team will walk you through the right tier for your institution.

Credit Union
Member
For credit unions primarily under $500M in assets. Full access to resources, advocacy, and peer networks.
Vendor / Provider
Strategic Partner
For solution providers serving the small credit union market. Directory listing and co-marketing opportunities.

Ready to get started? Contact us and we will follow up with full pricing details.

information@nscua.org