How Does BECU Embrace Its 3 Pillars Of DEI?
January 17, 2023
No Comments
The Washington credit union’s expansive strategy addresses not only employees and culture but also the needs of members and communities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Human Resources And Operations
December 26, 2022
No Comments
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Impact
December 26, 2022
No Comments
10 ideas to inspire strategies that make a meaningful difference.
4 Ways To Support Small Businesses Every Saturday
November 21, 2022
No Comments
No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
Impact Strategies From October 2022
October 24, 2022
No Comments
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
How One Credit Union Implemented DEIBA — And How Yours Can, Too
August 30, 2022
No Comments
Your credit union wants to prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility —you know that much. But what does the journey to implement those values look like?
Create a Ripple Effect For Positive Impact
June 27, 2022
No Comments
A mentoring experience offered one participant the chance to better understand biases, stand in another person’s shoes, and put DEI principles into action.
Impact Strategies From June 2022
June 27, 2022
No Comments
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.
Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals
June 20, 2022
No Comments
A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership positions with up-and-coming black women in the credit union industry to open discussion around the racial divide and gender bias.
How 3 Credit Unions Tackle Systemic Issues
June 20, 2022
No Comments
Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
How Does BECU Embrace Its 3 Pillars Of DEI?
The Washington credit union’s expansive strategy addresses not only employees and culture but also the needs of members and communities.
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Human Resources And Operations
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Impact
10 ideas to inspire strategies that make a meaningful difference.
4 Ways To Support Small Businesses Every Saturday
No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
Impact Strategies From October 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
How One Credit Union Implemented DEIBA — And How Yours Can, Too
Your credit union wants to prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility —you know that much. But what does the journey to implement those values ...
Create a Ripple Effect For Positive Impact
A mentoring experience offered one participant the chance to better understand biases, stand in another person’s shoes, and put DEI principles into action.
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 ...
Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals
A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership positions with up-and-coming black women in the credit union industry to open discussion around ...
How 3 Credit Unions Tackle Systemic Issues
Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
Browse Topics
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.