Desert Financial Credit Union

DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $580,000 FOR PHOENIX CHILDREN'S

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament. Nearly $7 million has been raised for the K-12 education program at Phoenix Children's since the tournament began in 1999.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament.
  • Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial have donated a total of $10.95 million to the program over the past 27 years.
  • Desert Financial Foundation, the credit union and its employees recently pledged a $5,000,000 donation to Phoenix Children's over the next five years.
  • "I am thrilled to attend the Desert Financial Golf Tournaments Sponsor Dinner in 2024 to celebrate the transformational impact this event – and all fundraising by Desert Financial – has had on Phoenix Children's.

DESERT FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES CHANGEMAKERS NIL PROGRAM FOR ARIZONA STUDENT-ATHLETES

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union announces a new name, image and likeness (NIL) program, called Changemakers, with a focus on college athletes who excel in sports and community involvement. Desert Financial recruited five Arizona State University® (ASU®) student-athletes to serve as the first Changemakers.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union announces a new name, image and likeness (NIL) program, called Changemakers, with a focus on college athletes who excel in sports and community involvement.
  • Desert Financial recruited five Arizona State University® (ASU®) student-athletes to serve as the first Changemakers.
  • Changemakers will participate in Desert Financial community outreach efforts, including Random Acts of Kindness, teacher appreciation and financial well-being events, and will receive complimentary financial education from Desert Financial.
  • The first to join the Desert Financial Changemakers is Kate Fitzgerald, an ASU beach volleyball player and entrepreneur.

DESERT FINANCIAL DONATES $1.15 MILLION TO PHOENIX CHILDREN'S 1 DARN COOL SCHOOL

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial credit union announced a $1.15 million donation to the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children's today.

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  • PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial credit union announced a $1.15 million donation to the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children's today.
  • Desert Financial Foundation announced a $1.15 million donation to the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children's today.
  • Desert Financial has donated a total of $10.95 million to the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children's during the past 27 years.
  • This donation is a compilation of donations from its members, employees, Desert Financial Foundation and the Desert Financial Credit Union.

DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION GIVES BACK $20M TO MEMBERS

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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PHOENIX, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union will share $20 million with its members as part of its annual Member Giveback Bonus, a 25% increase from its 2023 bonus.

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  • PHOENIX, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union will share $20 million with its members as part of its annual Member Giveback Bonus, a 25% increase from its 2023 bonus.
  • Arizona's largest credit union awarded $90M to its members in the past seven years.
  • The not-for-profit credit union, owned by its members, is on a mission to improve every member's financial well-being through education, competitive loan rates, free checking and membership rewards.
  • "Our annual giveback bonus is what differentiates Desert Financial from a typical bank," said Desert Financial President and CEO Jeff Meshey.

DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION CONTRIBUTES $300,000 TO ARIZONA NONPROFITS

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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PHOENIX, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union announced $300,000 in donations to Arizona nonprofits through its grant program today.

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  • PHOENIX, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union announced $300,000 in donations to Arizona nonprofits through its grant program today.
  • Desert Financial Credit Union announced $300,000 in donations to Arizona nonprofits through its grant program today.
  • "At Desert Financial, we care about the communities where we work and live," said Ron Amstutz, Desert Financial Credit Union executive vice president.
  • Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 were given to 26 nonprofits focused on education, child and youth services, housing and human services.

Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit Brings Tourism & Economic Benefits to Central Arizona

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd annual Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit , presented by Fain Signature Group's Fain Family Foundation, is fast approaching on September 30th and October 1st.

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  • PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd annual Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit , presented by Fain Signature Group's Fain Family Foundation, is fast approaching on September 30th and October 1st.
  • The goal of the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit is to drive tourism, an essential goal of the Town of Prescott Valley .
  • The Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit website states, "Prescott Valley sits at the very center of the state at an elevation of 5,026′.
  • For more info on the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit, go to PrescottValleyOutdoors.com .

Filene Launches Two New Centers of Excellence Addressing Evolving Needs of Credit Unions, Members, and the Community

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Filene Research Institute recently launched the Center for The Credit Union of the Future with fellow Lamont Black of DePaul University and the Center for Leadership, Strategy & Governance with fellow Amy Hillman of Arizona State University.

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  • Filene's two new research center topics are reflective of the most pressing needs credit union leaders face today.
  • Generous support for the Center for the Credit Union of the Future is provided by America First Credit Union, Kinecta, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Orange County's Credit Union, PSCU, Summit Credit Union and Trellance.
  • The credit union value proposition is powerful and we are here to help credit unions adapt in a changing world.
  • Generous support for the Center for Leadership, Strategy & Governance is provided by Community Financial Credit Union, Desert Financial Credit Union, Suncoast Credit Union, TruStage, University Credit Union, and Visions Federal Credit Union.

DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION OPENS TWO ON-CAMPUS BRANCHES AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY®

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union celebrates the grand opening of its two newest branches at the Arizona State University (ASU®) Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses on September 22 and 23.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union celebrates the grand opening of its two newest branches at the Arizona State University (ASU®) Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses on September 22 and 23.
  • Desert Financial is the exclusive provider of ASU-branded debit and credit cards, and with the opening of these two branches now runs all on-campus bank branches and ATMs at ASU's Downtown Phoenix and Tempe campuses.
  • The new locations are a result of the credit union's strategic retail banking partnership with Arizona State University and are part of the organization's continued growth throughout the state of Arizona.
  • For more information about the partnership between Desert Financial and ASU, the two new branches or how to get an ASU-branded debit or credit card, visit desertfinancial.com/arizona-state-university

Desert Financial Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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PHOENIX, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes named Desert Financial Credit Union as a Best-In-State Credit Union in 2023 and the top credit union in Arizona for the fifth year in a row.

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  • PHOENIX, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes named Desert Financial Credit Union as a Best-In-State Credit Union in 2023 and the top credit union in Arizona for the fifth year in a row.
  • "To be included among the best credit unions in the country is an honor," said Desert Financial CEO Jeff Meshey.
  • Desert Financial was among the top 3.4% of all U.S. credit unions to make the cut.
  • To learn more about Desert Financial Credit Union, visit DesertFinancial.com .

Desert Financial Credit Union Named Official Retail Banking Partner of Arizona State University

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Desert Financial Credit Union will expand its current partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to become the university’s official retail banking partner on April 12, 2023.

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  • Desert Financial Credit Union will expand its current partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to become the university’s official retail banking partner on April 12, 2023.
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    President & CEO of Desert Financial Credit Union Jeff Meshey and Sparky the Sun Devil celebrate Desert Financial Credit Union becoming the official retail banking partner of Arizona State University on April 12, 2023.
  • “Arizona State University and Desert Financial Credit Union share a strong belief in the power of education and our collaborative ability to support student learning and success,” said ASU President Michael M. Crow.
  • Desert Financial Credit Union owes its origin to a group of Valley teachers who founded the credit union in 1939 with just $78.75.