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How Credit Unions Pay Out The Patronage

A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey finds capital is a key reason to pay out to members. Yet despite the fact everyone likes to get money back, financial cooperatives don’t appear concerned about reaping the positive publicity.

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Paying Dividends

Paying a patronage dividend helps engender loyalty among a credit union’s membership and strengthens its brand in the community.

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Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture

In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture where everyone is a leader and everyone is an owner. Learn more in this quarter’s Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture.

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Compensating Directors: What’s Fair And What’s Foul?

Here’s a list of specific ways that credit unions can and cannot compensate their board volunteers.
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How Credit Unions Pay Out The Patronage

A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey finds capital is a key reason to pay out to members. Yet despite the fact everyone likes to get ...
Features

A Tradition Of Thanks Three Decades In The Making

CoVantage Credit Union’s $1.7 million patronage payout in 2014 marked the 33rd consecutive year the Wisconsin credit union has returned extra value to its loyal ...
Industry Insights

Paying Dividends

Paying a patronage dividend helps engender loyalty among a credit union's membership and strengthens its brand in the community.
Credit Union Industry Commentary

A Rate Decision Is Finally Here

How the markets will react to today's FOMC statement is anyone's guess. The markets stopped making sense a long time ago.
Industry Insights

MBL Love Letters From The Banks

NCUA proposal draws record flood of comments — mostly from bankers — and mixed reviews from the credit union industry itself.
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Anatomy Of A Leadership Culture

In February, Callahan & Associates visited Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union ($20.B, Waterloo, IA) for a two-day investigation into how the credit union creates a culture ...
CUSP Archives

Is Your Credit Union Ready For Speedier ACH?

The first phase of NACHA’s plan to open new daily payment windows is now a year out and approaching fast.
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The Virtual Millennial Banker: How Credit Unions Can Win

Providing payments transaction tools in a format millennials crave will make your credit union a top candidate for these “virtual” bankers.
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The Path To Tomorrow Starts With The Right Marketing Partner

Being able to make hay with big data is just the beginning for credit unions that turn to experts.
Membership And Annual Member Growth, 06.30.25

2 Hot Takes On Member Growth

Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.

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