The Year Of Living Dangerously
April 13, 2016
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Introducing monthly dues was a risky move for Arizona Federal. Yet one year later, the credit union has a more engaged membership as a result.
Dividends
Know Before You Grow
January 28, 2016
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A Colorado credit union’s popular CD special drew in $80 million as well as rate chasers looking for a good deal during bad times.
The Big GiveBack
September 21, 2015
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Workers’ Credit Union started its patronage dividend in 2013. In 2015, it wants to give back $3 million to its membership. Here’s how.
Patronage Dividends: A Callahan Survey
September 21, 2015
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A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey of 466 credit union CEOs and CFOs reveals attitudes and activity surrounding patronage dividends.
A Tradition Of Thanks Three Decades In The Making
September 21, 2015
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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 member-owners.
How Credit Unions Pay Out The Patronage
September 21, 2015
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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.
Paying Dividends
September 21, 2015
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Paying a patronage dividend helps engender loyalty among a credit union’s membership and strengthens its brand in the community.
The Year Of Living Dangerously
Introducing monthly dues was a risky move for Arizona Federal. Yet one year later, the credit union has a more engaged membership as a result.
Know Before You Grow
A Colorado credit union’s popular CD special drew in $80 million as well as rate chasers looking for a good deal during bad times.
The Big GiveBack
Workers’ Credit Union started its patronage dividend in 2013. In 2015, it wants to give back $3 million to its membership. Here’s how.
Patronage Dividends: A Callahan Survey
A 2015 Callahan & Associates survey of 466 credit union CEOs and CFOs reveals attitudes and activity surrounding patronage dividends.
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 ...
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 ...
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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