The AACUC’s King Day Message To The Movement
November 4, 2019
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The African-American Credit Union Coalition builds on credit unions’ history of empowering economic equality and inclusion.
Boards & Volunteers
A Merger Of Equals Melds Leaders And Boards
November 1, 2019
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The formation of Lake Trust Credit Union in 2010 presented challenges and opportunities in seamlessly integrating the upper tiers of credit union management.
Educate In The Spring. Strategize In The Fall.
May 14, 2019
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Los Angeles Police FCU dedicates time every year for board members and executive management to come together to learn about the industry and stretch their collective imagination.
Make It A Meeting Members Can’t Refuse
March 4, 2019
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Based on member feedback, BECU now incorporates financial education into its annual meeting.
Restoring Cooperative Principles At NCUA
September 14, 2018
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At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory system. A radical overhaul is called for.
A Tale of Two Cards: Rewards v. Non-Rewards
July 2, 2018
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This session will educate attendees on how to successfully manage a rewards program for their card holders, including rollout and redesign planning considerations, ongoing portfolio management, expense control and vendor analysis considerations.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 2)
September 5, 2017
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Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 1)
September 5, 2017
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Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
3 Governance Models For Credit Union Boards
August 1, 2017
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Today’s financial services marketplace requires more from the board, and the roles and responsibilities of its members are expanding.
A Cooperative Outlook On Governance
August 1, 2017
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How the cooperative principles guide the governance of a non-profit based in Washington state. A Q&A with Anne-Marie La Porte, Director of Governance Services, Group Health Cooperative.
The AACUC’s King Day Message To The Movement
The African-American Credit Union Coalition builds on credit unions’ history of empowering economic equality and inclusion.
A Merger Of Equals Melds Leaders And Boards
The formation of Lake Trust Credit Union in 2010 presented challenges and opportunities in seamlessly integrating the upper tiers of credit union management.
Educate In The Spring. Strategize In The Fall.
Los Angeles Police FCU dedicates time every year for board members and executive management to come together to learn about the industry and stretch their ...
Make It A Meeting Members Can’t Refuse
Based on member feedback, BECU now incorporates financial education into its annual meeting.
Restoring Cooperative Principles At NCUA
At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory ...
A Tale of Two Cards: Rewards v. Non-Rewards
This session will educate attendees on how to successfully manage a rewards program for their card holders, including rollout and redesign planning considerations, ongoing portfolio ...
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 1)
Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
3 Governance Models For Credit Union Boards
Today’s financial services marketplace requires more from the board, and the roles and responsibilities of its members are expanding.
A Cooperative Outlook On Governance
How the cooperative principles guide the governance of a non-profit based in Washington state. A Q&A with Anne-Marie La Porte, Director of Governance Services, Group ...
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Reflections From NACUSO Reimagine 2026
Alexandra Gekas
The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.
Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy
Savana Morie
Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
Tony Waltrich
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Savana Morie
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Aaron Passman
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 2)