Self Evaluation – How’s Your CU’s Political Engagement?

Posted by Chris Kemm on June 5, 2025

How strong is your credit union’s political engagement — really?

That’s the question we’re putting front and center this week in CU Conversations. In a time where advocacy will be critical to our movement’s ability to defend the credit union tax status, protect interchange, and advance member-first policies, we can’t afford to assume we’re “doing enough.” That’s why we’ve launched a 3-step self-assessment inside the Grassroots & Political community — a quick, action-driven opportunity to test where your credit union stands on PAC participation, payroll deduction (CUTS), campaign activity, and culture-building.

This isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about identifying your CU’s strengths, exposing the gaps, and putting real plans in place to lead with purpose in Q3. If you’re ready to move from awareness to action — or from good to great — go take the challenge now.

You’ll start by completing a simple reflection worksheet, compare it to your actual engagement data, and then use our “Conditions of Success” framework to identify where to build. The only place to take the test is in CU Conversations — click here to jump into the Grassroots & Political group, scroll to the latest post, and start your engagement check-in today.

And don’t hesitate to reach out to Chris Kemm at [email protected] with any questions or concerns — we’re here to support your next step.

Posted in Advocacy on the Move.