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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Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. Food and gas prices have spiked. But credit unions are stepping in to help members stretch their dollars to the max.
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In the age of digital, a “people-helping-people philosophy” is needed more than ever.
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Positive member experiences across all channels facilitate high-value service, promote product adoption, and support communications that can be broadly delivered in a consistently engaging and personalized manner.
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A program at Carolina Foothills FCU targets low-income borrowers with flexible underwriting practices, financial education, and partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit groups.
Impact Strategies From May 2022
CreditUnions.com has the inspiration leaders need to improve their credit union’s impact. Check out stories below featured recently that highlight strategies, initiatives, products, and services ...
USC Credit Union Teams Up For Community Impact
The California cooperative and two for-profit banks together launched an emergency relief fund to support vulnerable businesses struggling amid a post-COVID environment.
Supporting The Military Is More Than A Job At AmeriCU
The New York credit union addresses financial readiness for military members via basic budgeting guidance as well as more in-depth financial planning for soldiers heading ...
DC Credit Union’s Decade Of Changing Young Lives
Since its launch in 2010, the credit union’s Summer Youth Employment Program has helped young members earn an income, save money, and build financial wellness.
6 Keys To Leveraging Business Intelligence In Marketing
A better borrower experience offers a clear competitive advantage.
The Financial Impact Of Investing In The Member Experience
What’s the ROI on a Member Experience program? Focusing on the member experience feels like the right thing to do, but executives are always seeking ...
7 Ways To Help Members Stretch Their Dollars As Prices Surge
Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. Food and gas prices have spiked. But credit unions are stepping in to help members ...
A Mission-Forward Path To Pandemic Recovery
In the age of digital, a “people-helping-people philosophy” is needed more than ever.
Leveraging Connected Experiences For An Enhanced Member Experience
Positive member experiences across all channels facilitate high-value service, promote product adoption, and support communications that can be broadly delivered in a consistently engaging and ...
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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.
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.