4 Ways Credit Unions Make Tax Time Less Taxing
April 11, 2022
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Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, cooperatives help prep and file tax returns for underserved community members.
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The ABCs Of Engagement And Philanthropy
April 11, 2022
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union encourages staff members to get more heavily involved in its nonprofit work, but that involvement requires a bit of a balancing act.
Inside Connex’s DEI Journey
April 11, 2022
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The Connecticut credit union has an in-depth plan to help narrow the racial wealth gap and expand access to underbanked consumers.
Impact And Purpose Should Define Credit Unions
March 28, 2022
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To lead with purpose, credit unions must adopt a multi-stakeholder model, which includes their associates, members, and communities.
How Abilene Teachers Rallied The Community With A Social Media Campaign
March 21, 2022
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By turning March 25 into “325 Day,” the credit union helped launch a civic celebration that has become an annual event.
DEI Best Practices For Credit Unions
March 14, 2022
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Three executives share success stories learned from their cooperatives’ DEI journeys.
Awkward Conversations: How To ‘ACT’ On The Crisis In Ukraine
March 8, 2022
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Key stakeholders in the credit union movement are perhaps feeling anxious or uncertain. What should we, as leaders, be saying to members and employees?
Organizational Structures And Today’s Credit Union: A View From The Top
February 28, 2022
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Org charts reflect key responsibilities, but what do variations in top-level structures say about business strategies, compliance goals, CEO priorities, and more?
Inside CAP COM’s Focus On Infrastructure
February 21, 2022
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Top-Level Takeaways CAP COM provides infrastructure grants that fund needs that don’t normally appeal to gifting. The credit union’s foundation is in its second year of granting $100,000 to a diverse array of service providers. Infrastructure is an essential need that doesn’t easily attract funding, especially in the non-profit world. Its costs underly the ability
Langley Members Help Other Homebuyers
February 14, 2022
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A new program for first-time mortgage applicants intends to substantially reduce burdens around closing costs.
4 Ways Credit Unions Make Tax Time Less Taxing
Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, cooperatives help prep and file tax returns for underserved community members.
The ABCs Of Engagement And Philanthropy
South Carolina Federal Credit Union encourages staff members to get more heavily involved in its nonprofit work, but that involvement requires a bit of a ...
Inside Connex’s DEI Journey
The Connecticut credit union has an in-depth plan to help narrow the racial wealth gap and expand access to underbanked consumers.
Impact And Purpose Should Define Credit Unions
To lead with purpose, credit unions must adopt a multi-stakeholder model, which includes their associates, members, and communities.
How Abilene Teachers Rallied The Community With A Social Media Campaign
By turning March 25 into "325 Day," the credit union helped launch a civic celebration that has become an annual event.
DEI Best Practices For Credit Unions
Three executives share success stories learned from their cooperatives’ DEI journeys.
Organizational Structures And Today’s Credit Union: A View From The Top
Org charts reflect key responsibilities, but what do variations in top-level structures say about business strategies, compliance goals, CEO priorities, and more?
Inside CAP COM’s Focus On Infrastructure
Top-Level Takeaways CAP COM provides infrastructure grants that fund needs that don’t normally appeal to gifting. The credit union’s foundation is in its second year ...
Langley Members Help Other Homebuyers
A new program for first-time mortgage applicants intends to substantially reduce burdens around closing costs.
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