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
The Member Story Project from Callahan & Associates invites credit unions to share their stories of member impact and celebrate how they change lives every
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2024
February 12, 2025
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With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
February 11, 2025
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This year’s financial wellness solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to help members take control of their financial lives.
Say Hello To Help
February 10, 2025
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A partnership between a North Florida credit union and United Way’s local 211 service addresses an array of social challenges while establishing the cooperative as a trusted local resource.
From State Funds To Affordable Homes
February 3, 2025
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Heritage Family Credit Union launches a low-rate lending program to increase the availability of area affordable housing.
Wright-Patt’s ‘Wheels For Work’ Keeps Rolling Along
February 3, 2025
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For more than five years, a second-chance auto loan program has helped credit- and income-challenged members buy a car, even when they don’t qualify via traditional underwriting.
High Inflation Makes It Hard For Low-Income Workers To Budget
January 27, 2025
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As inflation reshapes budgets and deepens financial divides, it’s important for credit unions to step up with strategies that support members and tackle everyday challenges.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Multicultural Engagement
January 27, 2025
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Mountain America’s Jennifer Tarazon helps create quality member experiences, no matter a member’s background.
How American 1 Helps The Homeless Get Back On Their Feet
January 27, 2025
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A partnership between the Michigan-based credit union and a local shelter is changing lives and gradually expanding to other parts of the state.
Credit Union Microbranches Serve Far-Flung Communities
January 20, 2025
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For some members of Tongass FCU, the nearest branch can be a plane ride away. Local “microsites” have improved service for those remote locations.
A Creative Mortgage Solution Helps Members Move Forward
January 20, 2025
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Wings Financial’s member-focused approach to lending helps it tackle high mortgage rates.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2024
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core ...
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
This year’s financial wellness solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to help members take control of their financial lives.
Say Hello To Help
A partnership between a North Florida credit union and United Way’s local 211 service addresses an array of social challenges while establishing the cooperative as ...
From State Funds To Affordable Homes
Heritage Family Credit Union launches a low-rate lending program to increase the availability of area affordable housing.
Wright-Patt’s ‘Wheels For Work’ Keeps Rolling Along
For more than five years, a second-chance auto loan program has helped credit- and income-challenged members buy a car, even when they don’t qualify via ...
High Inflation Makes It Hard For Low-Income Workers To Budget
As inflation reshapes budgets and deepens financial divides, it’s important for credit unions to step up with strategies that support members and tackle everyday challenges.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Multicultural Engagement
Mountain America’s Jennifer Tarazon helps create quality member experiences, no matter a member’s background.
How American 1 Helps The Homeless Get Back On Their Feet
A partnership between the Michigan-based credit union and a local shelter is changing lives and gradually expanding to other parts of the state.
Credit Union Microbranches Serve Far-Flung Communities
For some members of Tongass FCU, the nearest branch can be a plane ride away. Local “microsites” have improved service for those remote locations.
A Creative Mortgage Solution Helps Members Move Forward
Wings Financial’s member-focused approach to lending helps it tackle high mortgage rates.
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The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
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Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
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Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Engagement Is Not A Perk. It Is A Strategy.
A. Jerome Fowlkes
Langley FCU asked what it would take to be a truly exceptional workplace, and it shares four ways to get there.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
Savana Morie
A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.