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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2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 2)
June 28, 2017
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
How Southern Chautauqua FCU Builds Savings And Futures In Local Schools
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High-interest savings programs, financial education, and in-school branches form the backbone of the western New York cooperative’s strategy.
Some “Enchanted” Morning At The ACUC
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CUNA’s CEO issues a call for relevance while marketing guru Guy Kawasaki extols the “Art of Enchantment.”
Send Help: Student Loan Debt Is Ruining My Life
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The millennial disposition toward education and the student loan debt often associated with it — and how credit unions can help them overcome it all.
Will Work For Housing … Travel … Pay …
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How the unspoken requirement of the internship impacts my life and my generation and how it should impact credit unions.
How I Chose My Financial Institution
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The familial influence is strong, but here are two ways credit unions can sway a switch.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 1)
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This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
My Take On My Generation
May 31, 2017
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A new CreditUnions.com millennial correspondent introduces what’s next for her generation.
The Financial Diaries Adds Details To Data, Possibilities For Credit Unions
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This look at the daily financial lives of everyday Americans could spark strategic thinking for credit unions serving the growing gig economy.
Millennials In Focus
May 22, 2017
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What recent college grads say about student debt, what they needed at age 18, and how they chose their bank or credit union.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 2)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
How Southern Chautauqua FCU Builds Savings And Futures In Local Schools
High-interest savings programs, financial education, and in-school branches form the backbone of the western New York cooperative’s strategy.
Some “Enchanted” Morning At The ACUC
CUNA's CEO issues a call for relevance while marketing guru Guy Kawasaki extols the “Art of Enchantment.”
Send Help: Student Loan Debt Is Ruining My Life
The millennial disposition toward education and the student loan debt often associated with it — and how credit unions can help them overcome it all.
Will Work For Housing … Travel … Pay …
How the unspoken requirement of the internship impacts my life and my generation and how it should impact credit unions.
How I Chose My Financial Institution
The familial influence is strong, but here are two ways credit unions can sway a switch.
2 Real Millennials. 1 Real Mortgage. (Part 1)
This millennial couple is moving into a mortgage. Follow their first-time homebuyer story.
My Take On My Generation
A new CreditUnions.com millennial correspondent introduces what’s next for her generation.
The Financial Diaries Adds Details To Data, Possibilities For Credit Unions
This look at the daily financial lives of everyday Americans could spark strategic thinking for credit unions serving the growing gig economy.
Millennials In Focus
What recent college grads say about student debt, what they needed at age 18, and how they chose their bank or credit union.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
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Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
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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
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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
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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
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
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