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Navigant Credit Union joins alliance to aid nonprofits

Times are tough, budgets are tight, and the services that nonprofit organizations provide our communities are more important than ever.

Navigant Credit Union understands this and is ready to help. That’s why the credit union is joining TANGO, The Alliance for NonprofitGrowth and Opportunity, Inc. as one of its financial services provider.

TANGO, which has offices in Greenville, R.I., and Farmington, Conn., is a network of service providers who help nonprofit organizations by offering free or discounted services. TANGO members also get access to exclusive education events.

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“For nearly a century, Navigant Credit Union has put the needs of the communities we serve first,” said Navigant Credit Union President and CEO Gary Furtado. “By teaming with TANGO, we are building on that commitment. We are giving back to our neighbors and making sure that the nonprofit organizations they rely on not just survive, but grow.” 

As its service to TANGO members, Navigant will provide free checking accounts. That means that TANGO members won’t be required to maintain a minimum balance in their accounts, and won’t be subject to transaction fees.

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“We are happy to provide free checking services to TANGO members,” Furtado said. “We know that running a nonprofit organization can be costly, and we want to help ease the burden for TANGO members who are looking to do good in our communities.”

TANGO wants to foster social and cultural change and believes the best way to do so is through nonprofit organizations. It also recognizes that those difference-making organizations often need help.

“TANGO’s service providers are invaluable to community nonprofit organizations that are trying to make ends meet while also trying to make a difference,” said Rollin Schuster founding partner of TANGO. “We are thrilled that Navigant Credit Union is joining our team.

About Navigant Credit Union

Based in Smithfield, R.I., Navigant Credit Union is Rhode Island's oldest credit union. Navigant Credit Union has provided its members with unparalleled financial products and services, as well as community support, for more than 97 years. With more than $1.4 billion in assets, more than 62,000 members and 13 branches, Navigant Credit Union supports its members through access to products and services, conservative financial management and commitment to the communities where we operate. The Providence Business News named Navigant Credit Union one of the 2013 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island.

Visit www.navigantcu.org to learn more.

About TANGO

TANGO is a community created specifically to help non-profits save money on the best professional service firms. Because of TANGO’s large member base, non-profits have access to discounted rates and exclusive educational events. All that a non-profit has to do is join - and joining is free.

Visit www.tangoalliance.org to learn more.

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