CEO Onboarding: Laurie Butz, Capital Credit Union
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Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
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The Connecticut credit union has an in-depth plan to help narrow the racial wealth gap and expand access to underbanked consumers.
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12-month loan growth, provision for loan losses, loan portfolio profile: Three metrics to evaluate your credit union and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
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Backed by a changing FOM and new BOD, One Detroit Credit Union targets programs to bring hope to Detroit’s abandoned neighborhoods.
A Take On Modernizing Credit Union Governance
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Credit unions need diverse, knowledgeable, representative boards that are able to act inclusively, collaboratively, and with strategic vision.
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Even the most basic principles of a credit union’s work are worth celebrating. This credit union tells its story while engaging its community.
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Build A Diverse Board
August 10, 2020
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A Pacific Northwest credit union shares lessons it learned during its eight-year journey taking a holistic view of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
CEO Onboarding: Laurie Butz, Capital Credit Union
Listen before acting, and honor the past while embracing the future — words of wisdom to help a new chief executive settle into the role.
Impact Strategies From April 2022
CreditUnions.com has the inspiration leaders need to improve their credit union’s impact. Check out stories below featured recently that highlight strategies, initiatives, products, and services ...
Inside Connex’s DEI Journey
The Connecticut credit union has an in-depth plan to help narrow the racial wealth gap and expand access to underbanked consumers.
15 Ratios Every Board Member Should Know (Part 1)
12-month loan growth, provision for loan losses, loan portfolio profile: Three metrics to evaluate your credit union and bridge the gap between macro trends and ...
A New Board For A Changing Membership
Backed by a changing FOM and new BOD, One Detroit Credit Union targets programs to bring hope to Detroit’s abandoned neighborhoods.
A Strategy To Express Social Values. Every Day. All The Time.
Even the most basic principles of a credit union’s work are worth celebrating. This credit union tells its story while engaging its community.
Best Of August 2020
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Build A Diverse Board
A Pacific Northwest credit union shares lessons it learned during its eight-year journey taking a holistic view of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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