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CUNA Mutual Foundation’s Steve Goldberg to Retire at Year-End Credit Union and Corporate Philanthropy Advocate To Remain Active in Local Community Relations
MADISON, Wis. – Steve Goldberg, executive director of the CUNA Mutual Foundation and a highly visible and passionate supporter of credit unions nationwide and of corporate philanthropy in the Madison area, will retire at year-end, capping a 48-year career at the credit union insurer.
Under Goldberg’s leadership since 2003, CUNA Mutual Group and its employees have established a well-deserved community relations reputation as one of the top corporate donors in Dane County and a leader in major fundraising campaigns, notably United Way, JDRF, Susan G. Komen, and March of Dimes.
In addition, Goldberg and CUNA Mutual Group’s Employee Philanthropy Team have spearheaded numerous programs that have positively affected the Madison community and local non-profits. Some of those most notable accomplishments include:
KinderReady, a joint program with the United Way of Dane County designed to increase the kindergarten readiness and school success of at-risk youth. Now called, “Born Learning,” this program has increased kindergarten readiness of participating youth from 48 percent to 92 percent.
Forward Madison, the Madison Metropolitan School District’s partnership with the University of Wisconsin School of Education to strengthen the recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of new teachers to narrow the racial achievement gap in Madison schools.
CUNA Mutual Group underwrote initial costs of the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools “Adopt-A-School” program, which now includes partnerships between 45 Madison area schools and local businesses.
Major grants to more than 20 nonprofit capital campaigns for building projects.
“While we will miss Steve’s passion through his current role, we know his presence in Madison will remain a regular influence on us all,” said Robert N. Trunzo, CUNA Mutual Group president and CEO. “Steve has been a vocal champion of credit unions and demonstrated how the spirit of charitable contributions helps others in the Madison area. I know that passion will continue in his retirement, and I thank him for his commitment.”
Goldberg started his career at CUNA Mutual Group as an intern in 1968, focusing on helping credit unions address the importance of attracting younger members. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, he was hired full-time to develop the company’s youth marketing program. He later created and ran CUNA Mutual Group’s nationwide senior marketing program, known as NARCUP (National Association for Retired Credit Union People). He also led the company’s financial planning, customer quality and small credit union development areas during his career.
Goldberg said he will continue to stay involved in supporting area non-profits and charitable activities. “I’ve loved my 48 years at CUNA Mutual Group. The opportunity to work closely with credit unions nationwide and the opportunity to help the company give back to the Madison community have been extremely rewarding. This is a special organization, and I feel very fortunate to have been a part of it. I look forward to continuing my involvement with the local community and with credit unions across the country.”
CUNA Mutual Group is committed to continuing its work to support local philanthropy and community relations in Madison and Dane County and at its other corporate locations in Great Bend, Kan., Fort Worth, Texas and Waverly, Iowa. In 2017, the CUNA Mutual Foundation will celebrate 50 years of philanthropy.
CUNA Mutual Group:
CUNA Mutual Group helps people plan, protect and invest for their future – regardless of their financial standing. The company was founded more than 80 years ago by credit union leaders who were looking for an insurance partner they could trust. Today, CUNA Mutual Group helps credit unions and hardworking people build financial security through commercial and personal insurance products; lending and payment security solutions; and risk management, retirement, investment and marketing services. Additional information about the company can be found at www.cunamutual.com.
CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name for CUNA Mutual Holding Company, a mutual insurance holding company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Life, accident, health and annuity insurance products are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company and MEMBERS Life Insurance Company. Corporate headquarters are located in Madison, Wis.
