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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A look at how CDFI credit unions stack up in performance as well as geography.
Member Stories. Meaningful Connections.
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How the staff at a Twin Cities credit union works together to find, record, and share compelling tales of making a difference.
22% Of Americans Have No Emergency Savings
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The average share balance per credit union member dropped more than $200 across 2023 as high inflation weakened savings.
Every Member Has A Story. Here’s How To Use Them.
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Lessons from five credit unions on using member impact stories to inspire staff and boards, educate members, and add some pizzazz to social media accounts.
When Members Talk, Listen
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Members’ stories aren’t just proof credit unions fill a vital need for consumers — they’re also an opportunity for innovation.
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This year’s member analytics solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to serve members.
A Big-Picture Approach To Financial Inclusion
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A billboard contest from Financial Plus Credit Union has been a boon for BIPOC businesses owners in Michigan.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Financial Inclusion And Community Engagement
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Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
Next Steps to CDFI Recertification: Assessing How Your Credit Union Moves Forward
January 24, 2024
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Watch this webinar to hear CU Strategic Planning experts talk about their next level assessment of what you’ll need to do to keep winning CDFI FA/TA grant dollars and understanding the steps to recertification. We will be looking at our Green/Yellow/Red 2024 assessments of CDFI recertification and what you’ll need to do to comply. Download
4 Pillars For 2024
January 22, 2024
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Callahan is helping leaders make the most of their time with stories meant to inspire creative, different thinking.
Where Are CDFI Designations Most Prevalent?
A look at how CDFI credit unions stack up in performance as well as geography.
Member Stories. Meaningful Connections.
How the staff at a Twin Cities credit union works together to find, record, and share compelling tales of making a difference.
22% Of Americans Have No Emergency Savings
The average share balance per credit union member dropped more than $200 across 2023 as high inflation weakened savings.
Every Member Has A Story. Here’s How To Use Them.
Lessons from five credit unions on using member impact stories to inspire staff and boards, educate members, and add some pizzazz to social media accounts.
Meet The Finalists For The 2024 Innovation Series: Member Analytics
This year’s member analytics solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to serve members.
A Big-Picture Approach To Financial Inclusion
A billboard contest from Financial Plus Credit Union has been a boon for BIPOC businesses owners in Michigan.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Financial Inclusion And Community Engagement
Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
Next Steps to CDFI Recertification: Assessing How Your Credit Union Moves Forward
Watch this webinar to hear CU Strategic Planning experts talk about their next level assessment of what you’ll need to do to keep winning CDFI ...
4 Pillars For 2024
Callahan is helping leaders make the most of their time with stories meant to inspire creative, different thinking.
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Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
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A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
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Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
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Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
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Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
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The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
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How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
When Members Talk, Listen