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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Every Credit Union Has A Member Story To Tell
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The Year Of Living Dangerously
April 13, 2016
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Introducing monthly dues was a risky move for Arizona Federal. Yet one year later, the credit union has a more engaged membership as a result.
Education as Marketing
April 12, 2016
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There is what some will call financial illiteracy in this country. It is broad, deep and very widespread. It works much to the disadvantage of credit unions and to the advantage of banks and lending corporations. What can credit unions do to turn this around, help members and increase advertising success?
Service with a Smile
April 12, 2016
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Superior experiences don’t start when members walk through the door; they start when employees commit to WOW service.
Leaders Credit Union Takes The Lead In Digital Innovation
April 11, 2016
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Product meets marketing meets members in this small-town credit union that delivers high-tech solutions.
A Strategy To Wind Down Abandoned Accounts
April 11, 2016
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Belvoir Federal Credit Union’s tech specialists have developed an automated escheatment system to swiftly clean up old accounts.
Find Your Niche! Why Member Segmentation Strategies Are Critical.
April 8, 2016
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How credit unions today are creating more profitable members through segmentation strategies.
Loan From the Front
April 8, 2016
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Member-facing staff at one Virginia credit union helps the institution reach its maximum lending potential.
Marketing Messages That Resonate
April 8, 2016
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3 tips from Wright-Patt to help your brand take flight.
The Power of Data
April 7, 2016
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Quantitative facts covering almost every aspect of credit union activity are abundant—and becoming even more plentiful. Many users of data are seeking answers. The issues range from the general, “How-am-I-doing?” to the specific, such as “Should-Iraise-my-NSF-fee?”
A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned
April 7, 2016
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SAFE Credit Union encourages members to do the sensible thing and save.
The Year Of Living Dangerously
Introducing monthly dues was a risky move for Arizona Federal. Yet one year later, the credit union has a more engaged membership as a result.
Education as Marketing
There is what some will call financial illiteracy in this country. It is broad, deep and very widespread. It works much to the disadvantage of ...
Service with a Smile
Superior experiences don’t start when members walk through the door; they start when employees commit to WOW service.
Leaders Credit Union Takes The Lead In Digital Innovation
Product meets marketing meets members in this small-town credit union that delivers high-tech solutions.
A Strategy To Wind Down Abandoned Accounts
Belvoir Federal Credit Union’s tech specialists have developed an automated escheatment system to swiftly clean up old accounts.
Find Your Niche! Why Member Segmentation Strategies Are Critical.
How credit unions today are creating more profitable members through segmentation strategies.
Loan From the Front
Member-facing staff at one Virginia credit union helps the institution reach its maximum lending potential.
The Power of Data
Quantitative facts covering almost every aspect of credit union activity are abundant—and becoming even more plentiful. Many users of data are seeking answers. The issues ...
A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned
SAFE Credit Union encourages members to do the sensible thing and save.
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Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy
Savana Morie
Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
Tony Waltrich
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Savana Morie
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Aaron Passman
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.