How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
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Leveraging Our Competitive Difference
April 28, 2016
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Are we ignoring the competitive difference that makes credit unions unique? The largest credit union charter conversion yet will be put to a vote in November – what does an action like this mean for the industry?
1 Betty, 2 Betty…
April 28, 2016
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A Tennessee credit union uses humor and star power to appeal to its mature demographic.
Helping Members Through Life
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A car. An education. A home. Wright-Patt helps its members live their lives.
A Communal Approach to Drive Membership
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Listerhill Credit Union seamlessly integrates its “Pick 5” program into a tier of community-oriented initiatives.
Going Green in North Carolina
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SECU’s green car loan fills a niche for environmentally conscious members. That segment of the credit union’s billion-dollar-plus auto loan portfolio also happens to perform well.
Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade
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Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, add a mass exodus of traditional lenders because of restricted access to capital, and you’ve got a volatile recipe for turmoil in the student loan marketplace.
Don’t Panic. Stick to Your Mission.
April 26, 2016
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We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep diversified; emphasize service over yield; stick to your mission; and maintain strong contact with members.
CEO Interview: Incorporating Strong Principles
April 26, 2016
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VUMCU works closely with Virginia ‘s Methodist churches to foster innovative small loans while working to expand into larger church loans and grow its membership.
Using Referrals Effectively to Gain Wallet Share
April 26, 2016
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Patelco Credit Union tracks referrals from front line staff to their investment program. Doing so has lead to increased wallet share.
Recruited to Help with a Community Focus
April 26, 2016
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Wide experience in various for-profit financial institutions allowed Simone
Lagomarsino a broad perspective on credit union strategy and tactics.
Leveraging Our Competitive Difference
Are we ignoring the competitive difference that makes credit unions unique? The largest credit union charter conversion yet will be put to a vote in ...
1 Betty, 2 Betty…
A Tennessee credit union uses humor and star power to appeal to its mature demographic.
Helping Members Through Life
A car. An education. A home. Wright-Patt helps its members live their lives.
A Communal Approach to Drive Membership
Listerhill Credit Union seamlessly integrates its “Pick 5” program into a tier of community-oriented initiatives.
Going Green in North Carolina
SECU’s green car loan fills a niche for environmentally conscious members. That segment of the credit union’s billion-dollar-plus auto loan portfolio also happens to perform ...
Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade
Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, ...
Don’t Panic. Stick to Your Mission.
We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep ...
CEO Interview: Incorporating Strong Principles
VUMCU works closely with Virginia 's Methodist churches to foster innovative small loans while working to expand into larger church loans and grow its membership.
Using Referrals Effectively to Gain Wallet Share
Patelco Credit Union tracks referrals from front line staff to their investment program. Doing so has lead to increased wallet share.
Recruited to Help with a Community Focus
Wide experience in various for-profit financial institutions allowed Simone
Lagomarsino a broad perspective on credit union strategy and tactics.
Lagomarsino a broad perspective on credit union strategy and tactics.
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