Impact Strategies From June 2022
Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.
Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.
This Military Saves Month, check out how efforts within credit union land have earned three cooperatives the Designation of Savings Excellence.
Consumers spent at pre-pandemic levels through the second half of the year.
VSECU participates in a number of programs to improve the lives of the members and communities it serves. Serious support for a range of groups and projects should not be surprising coming from the second-largest credit union in Vermont one that prides itself on being a values-based organization that publicly focuses on member economic prosperity,
After stepping up to serve medical marijuana dispensaries, VSECU is positioned to lead the state in banking services for an explosion in recreational sales.
Silver State Schools’ savings program has helped students in low-income schools tuck away more than $250,000 in five years.
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
Service trumps rates at Ascend FCU, where an integrated approach aims to maximize engagement and loyalty.
Credit unions and their members adapted to a new normal. See where opportunities like for the industry in 2021.
Credit unions report a continued influx in shares as members seek the safety of deposit accounts.

A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.

Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.

The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.

Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.

A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.

Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.

The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.

The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.

CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.

A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.