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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Credit Union Digital Customer Success — For Every Generation
October 24, 2022
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The key to serving different generations is to not only enable many ways for members to engage, but also offer seamless transitions from one channel to the other. The key to serving different generations is to not only enable many ways for members to engage, but also offer seamless transitions from one channel to the other.
Wescom Gains International Reach With A New UCLA Partnership
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A relationship with the university’s Dashew Center will help the California credit union reach incoming international students, some of whom have already joined the cooperative.
Impact Strategies From October 2022
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A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
There’s No Wrong Way To Make An Impact
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Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Fighting Food Insecurity 1 Financial Lesson At A Time
October 10, 2022
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A pilot program is making financial literacy information available in food banks as part of a long-term push by the league to fight food insecurity statewide.
Rebound And Reboot: Why Credit Unions Are Set For A Surge In Private Student Lending
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Attrition in the space will drive demand to traditional deposit-backed institutions. In turn, colleges and universities will seek stable, community-focused institutions that can support families.
Buy Now, Pay Later The Member-Friendly Way
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Advantage Plus has entered the BNPL arena and is crafting a solution to ensure members don’t overextend themselves.
Trends In Automated Decisioning For Consumer Lending
October 1, 2022
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Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive article.
Impact Strategies From September 2022
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A look inside strategies and programs that are helping credit unions of all sizes make a difference in the communities they serve.
School Branches Earn High Grades For This Ohio Cooperative
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Atomic Credit Union helps students build savings and careers as it increases visibility through its 58 school branches.
Credit Union Digital Customer Success — For Every Generation
The key to serving different generations is to not only enable many ways for members to engage, but also offer seamless transitions from one channel ...
Wescom Gains International Reach With A New UCLA Partnership
A relationship with the university’s Dashew Center will help the California credit union reach incoming international students, some of whom have already joined the cooperative.
Impact Strategies From October 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
There’s No Wrong Way To Make An Impact
Three simple steps to make a difference and measure your credit union’s impact.
Fighting Food Insecurity 1 Financial Lesson At A Time
A pilot program is making financial literacy information available in food banks as part of a long-term push by the league to fight food insecurity ...
Rebound And Reboot: Why Credit Unions Are Set For A Surge In Private Student Lending
Attrition in the space will drive demand to traditional deposit-backed institutions. In turn, colleges and universities will seek stable, community-focused institutions that can support families.
Buy Now, Pay Later The Member-Friendly Way
Advantage Plus has entered the BNPL arena and is crafting a solution to ensure members don't overextend themselves.
Trends In Automated Decisioning For Consumer Lending
Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive ...
Impact Strategies From September 2022
A look inside strategies and programs that are helping credit unions of all sizes make a difference in the communities they serve.
School Branches Earn High Grades For This Ohio Cooperative
Atomic Credit Union helps students build savings and careers as it increases visibility through its 58 school branches.
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
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.