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Desert Financial and Affinity Plus have taken different paths for the same end goal: positioning emerging leaders for success.
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What’s In A Name: Director Of Organizational Change Management
Desert Financial’s Allison Worthington offers insights into how her role helps others feel like they’re a part of change, rather than feeling that change is
7 17 Steps Up To Tackle The Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
With Americans under more stress than they were before the pandemic, the Ohio-based credit union has seen a roaring response after adding mental healthcare
Credit Union Employees Step Up Amid Labor Shortages
August 19, 2024
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With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
August 11, 2024
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Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
2 Approaches To Multi-State Expansion
August 11, 2024
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From overcoming charter challenges to a focus on SEGs, Mountain America and United FCU outline how their growth trajectories extend beyond the state line.
What’s In A Name: Chief Deposit Officer
July 28, 2024
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Emilio Cooper brings a comprehensive approach to deposit growth at Bethpage FCU, moving from a one-size-fits-all method to a more nuanced strategy.
Geofencing Gets A Modern Makeover At Northern Credit Union
July 15, 2024
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Five years after launching a successful mortgage digital campaign, the New York-based credit union has expanded into other business areas.
What’s In A Name: Assistant Vice President Of Fintech And Mission Integration
July 8, 2024
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A unique set of skills gained during a merger prompted West Community to craft a role dedicated to storytelling and fintech.
Never Having To Pay Employee Benefits Again
July 2, 2024
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There are many misconceptions around NCUA’s 701.19 regulation and how it can be utilized to the benefit of a credit union. In the past, credit unions have used strategies like COLI/BOLI, Split-dollar plans, 457(f), and other investments mainly for executive benefits. However, the feedback Credit Union Benefit received for their credit union clients was that
GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community
July 1, 2024
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A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Marketing And Product Performance
June 24, 2024
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Caroline Santangelo uses data insights to help Workers FCU deepen its understanding of members’ needs.
A Guide to Empowering Employees & Increasing Operational Efficiency
June 17, 2024
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Watch now to explore the essential role of Knowledge Management in enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement.
Credit Union Employees Step Up Amid Labor Shortages
With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
5 Lessons For Buying A Bank
Bank purchases have become an increasingly popular expansion strategy. Here are five lessons from credit unions who’ve been through the trenches.
2 Approaches To Multi-State Expansion
From overcoming charter challenges to a focus on SEGs, Mountain America and United FCU outline how their growth trajectories extend beyond the state line.
What’s In A Name: Chief Deposit Officer
Emilio Cooper brings a comprehensive approach to deposit growth at Bethpage FCU, moving from a one-size-fits-all method to a more nuanced strategy.
Geofencing Gets A Modern Makeover At Northern Credit Union
Five years after launching a successful mortgage digital campaign, the New York-based credit union has expanded into other business areas.
What’s In A Name: Assistant Vice President Of Fintech And Mission Integration
A unique set of skills gained during a merger prompted West Community to craft a role dedicated to storytelling and fintech.
Never Having To Pay Employee Benefits Again
There are many misconceptions around NCUA’s 701.19 regulation and how it can be utilized to the benefit of a credit union. In the past, credit ...
GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community
A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Marketing And Product Performance
Caroline Santangelo uses data insights to help Workers FCU deepen its understanding of members’ needs.
A Guide to Empowering Employees & Increasing Operational Efficiency
Watch now to explore the essential role of Knowledge Management in enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement.
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Lights, Camera, Action! How To Improve Outreach On The Air.
Savana Morie
Two credit union leaders discuss how regular broadcast appearances help them reach members and non-members alike.
Embracing ARMs And Battling Members’ Misconceptions
Aaron Passman
With adjustable-rate mortgages back in fashion, credit unions are educating members about the ins and outs of these products, dispelling misunderstandings along the way.
Higher Rates Bring More Non-Fixed Mortgages
Andrew Lepczyk
Elevated interest rates make fixed-rate mortgages less attractive to borrowers. In today’s environment, adjustable-rate and balloon/hybrid options offer more attractive payments and short-term flexibility.
Celebrating 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact
Aaron Passman
From shaping the industry’s approach to data to framing the conversation around key industry issues, here’s a look at the impact we’ve made — and what’s to come
Help Your Members Navigate Higher Vehicle Costs
Auto Financial Group
Economic and industry challenges are reshaping the auto lending market.
The Future Of Banking Blends Technology And Human Interaction
La Macchia Group
As digital innovation reshapes banking, physical branches remain essential for trust, expertise, and personalized service.
Turn Youth Accounts Into Growth Engines
BankingON
How a family-driven app powers more swipe, more stick, and more growth.
Navigant Levels Up Its Data-Driven Branching Strategy
Aaron Passman
The Rhode Island-based credit union is using internal and third-party data to better understand branch traffic patterns and consumer banking behaviors — and the results are paying off far faster than expected.
Great Strategy Requires Trade-Offs
Callahan & Associates
A notable shift is occurring in the industry as credit unions make a choice to refocus on areas in which they can make the greatest impact.
CEO Onboarding: Susan Gruber, UVA Community Credit Union
Marc Rapport
Gruber’s transition to CEO of UVA Community Credit Union brought leadership challenges, cultural shifts, and strategic transformations that all highlight the importance of decisive leadership.