A mentoring experience offered one participant the chance to better understand biases, stand in another person’s shoes, and put DEI principles into action.
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.
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.
Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
New loan products from DCU and Service Credit Union could help provide a wider range of mobility options for disabled consumers.
Ivy Glover is one year into making sure DEI is more than just a buzzword at the Buckeye State’s biggest credit union.
A recent study of one family’s struggles with poverty and social services should force our industry to examine how we can be a better resource for consumers who lack access to access basic services.
GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans for communities of color. CEO Jeff Disterhoft is rallying the entire industry to take similar steps.
The Wyoming-based credit union is testing a program that rewards members for contributing to a fund to help other members more easily afford a down payment on a home.
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.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Book Raises Questions For Credit Unions