The Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC), formerly known as the National Association of Urban Bankers (NAUB), is a non-profit organization of minority professionals in the financial services industry and related fields. Affiliation with UFSC offers a unique opportunity to influence the shape of the banking and financial services industries. To accomplish its goals, UFSC operates as a professional trade association (IRS 501c6). UFSC promotes the personal and professional growth of its members, collectively articulates concerns and marshals resources to improve the economic development of under-served communities.

UFSC supports programs that offer practical benefits for minority financial services professionals, banks and financial institutions. Our goals and objectives are:

  • Fostering the interest and expanding the numbers of minorities in financial services;
  • Increasing the understanding and use of financial services in low-income communities;
  • Enhancing scholarship programs for minority youth in pursuit of financial services careers; and
  • Cultivating a premiere job bank of experienced minority professionals in the financial services industry.

Historical Timeline

1974

The National Association of Urban Bankers (NAUB) was established in New York City. Robert J. Samuels, inaugural president, along with Nathaniel Harris, Charles Stewart and other minority pioneers in banking, founded the national organization by bringing together five local unaffiliated minority banking chapters located in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Little Rock and New York.

1997

The organization expanded its membership base into Canada, growing the reach into an international location and coverage to international finance issues.

2000

In May 2000, the organization expanded once again to encompass the entire financial services industry and changed its name to Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) to reflect its industry-wide focus.

UFSC Today

UFSC Established 1974 - Today

9

Chapters

5000

Current Contacts

27

Past Presidents

UFSC Foundation

The Urban Financial Services Coalition Foundation is a 501c3 corporation and an independent body of UFSC. The Foundation was established in 1999 to support UFSC’s education and community activities. It functions as the primary source of community grants for the organization and provides scholarship funds with the objective of encouraging and assisting minorities with entering and advancing their careers in the financial services industry. If you would like additional information, please contact us here.