What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line
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6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
A Strategy To Make Marketing Pack A More Powerful Punch
April 8, 2021
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Randolph-Brooks FCU adopted an agency model for its marketing department more than a decade ago and has lessons to share for credit unions of all sizes.
Swipe, Dip, Tap: Contactless Offers A New Way To Pay
April 5, 2021
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The pandemic has changed the way Americans use cards. That behavior might never be the same.
6 Practices To Adopt In Appointment-Only Branches
March 29, 2021
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Community First Credit Union Of Florida switched to an appointment-only model in 2020. Now, it has insights on how to make the brick-and-mortar experience better for all.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
March 22, 2021
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One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
March 22, 2021
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One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Managing Excess Liquidity – Investment Trends & Insights For Credit Unions
March 10, 2021
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Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, discuss the latest economic and market insights along with investment trends based on 4Q 2020 Performance Data for U.S. Credit Unions.
How To Balance Patronage Dividends And Loan Loss Reserves
March 8, 2021
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Six credit unions talk about their strategies to offer members an annual payback while still ensuring adequate coverage in loan loss accounts.
Inflation Worries Send Longer Treasuries Soaring
March 5, 2021
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This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Local Cooperatives Thrive With VSECU
February 12, 2021
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The Vermont cooperative relies on a little-known state statute to make direct investments in cooperatives to bolster local economies and create a better world.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q20
February 12, 2021
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Credit unions and their members adapted to a new normal. See where opportunities like for the industry in 2021.
A Strategy To Make Marketing Pack A More Powerful Punch
Randolph-Brooks FCU adopted an agency model for its marketing department more than a decade ago and has lessons to share for credit unions of all ...
Swipe, Dip, Tap: Contactless Offers A New Way To Pay
The pandemic has changed the way Americans use cards. That behavior might never be the same.
6 Practices To Adopt In Appointment-Only Branches
Community First Credit Union Of Florida switched to an appointment-only model in 2020. Now, it has insights on how to make the brick-and-mortar experience better ...
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Branch Problems Are The PIT’s
One credit union’s process improvement team tackles inefficiencies and problems. Up now? The future of the branch.
Managing Excess Liquidity – Investment Trends & Insights For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates and Jason Haley, chief investment officer, ALM First, and Sam Taft, assistant vice president, business development, Trust for Credit Unions, discuss the ...
How To Balance Patronage Dividends And Loan Loss Reserves
Six credit unions talk about their strategies to offer members an annual payback while still ensuring adequate coverage in loan loss accounts.
Local Cooperatives Thrive With VSECU
The Vermont cooperative relies on a little-known state statute to make direct investments in cooperatives to bolster local economies and create a better world.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q20
Credit unions and their members adapted to a new normal. See where opportunities like for the industry in 2021.
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The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
William Hunt
Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Engagement Is Not A Perk. It Is A Strategy.
A. Jerome Fowlkes
Langley FCU asked what it would take to be a truly exceptional workplace, and it shares four ways to get there.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
Savana Morie
A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.
Inflation Worries Send Longer Treasuries Soaring