Earth Day Is Every Day For Green Lenders
April 22, 2024
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New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
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Want To Prevent A Food Desert? Just Add Hope.
December 18, 2023
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The Gulf-area credit union and its Hope Enterprise Coalition have helped a popular grocery not only stay in town but also expand operations.
Impact Strategies From November 2022
November 28, 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.
4 Ways To Support Small Businesses Every Saturday
November 21, 2022
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No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
Have Credit Unions Lost Their Way?
May 17, 2021
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Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union, makes the case for focusing on America’s poorest communities every day — not just during a crisis.
20 Ways To Help People And Communities In Need
April 19, 2021
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Credit unions share insights about programs and strategies aimed at helping marginalized members and communities.
CEOs Take On The Role Of Chief Equity Officer
August 17, 2020
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Leaders today must consider what “concern for community” means for fairness in hiring, upward mobility, and inclusiveness in the workplace.
Tinsel Traditions: Holiday Loan And Savings Accounts Are Alive And Well At Credit Unions
January 9, 2020
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Cooperatives are the last refuges for holiday loans and Christmas club accounts, but members can find skip-a-payment, credit card rewards deals, and post-holiday debt consolidation programs there, too.
A 10-Year Look Back At Secondary Capital
November 19, 2019
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Nine graphs show what impact secondary capital has had within the credit union industry during the past decade.
A Strategy To Build Business Intelligence Across A Credit Union
August 23, 2019
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How Keesler FCU is using a marketing systems manager to springboard into enterprise-level business intelligence.
Earth Day Is Every Day For Green Lenders
New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
Want To Prevent A Food Desert? Just Add Hope.
The Gulf-area credit union and its Hope Enterprise Coalition have helped a popular grocery not only stay in town but also expand operations.
Impact Strategies From November 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
4 Ways To Support Small Businesses Every Saturday
No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
Have Credit Unions Lost Their Way?
Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union, makes the case for focusing on America’s poorest communities every day — not just during a crisis.
20 Ways To Help People And Communities In Need
Credit unions share insights about programs and strategies aimed at helping marginalized members and communities.
CEOs Take On The Role Of Chief Equity Officer
Leaders today must consider what “concern for community” means for fairness in hiring, upward mobility, and inclusiveness in the workplace.
Tinsel Traditions: Holiday Loan And Savings Accounts Are Alive And Well At Credit Unions
Cooperatives are the last refuges for holiday loans and Christmas club accounts, but members can find skip-a-payment, credit card rewards deals, and post-holiday debt consolidation ...
A 10-Year Look Back At Secondary Capital
Nine graphs show what impact secondary capital has had within the credit union industry during the past decade.
A Strategy To Build Business Intelligence Across A Credit Union
How Keesler FCU is using a marketing systems manager to springboard into enterprise-level business intelligence.
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Andrew Lepczyk
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
Savana Morie
Mountain America’s Jennifer Tarazon helps create quality member experiences, no matter a member’s background.
American 1 Promotes Financial Wellness From Shelter To Stability
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A partnership that helps the homeless wouldn’t be nearly as successful without the right people in the right seats — but that means more than just looking for the right work background.
How American 1 Helps The Homeless Get Back On Their Feet
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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.
What Do Credit Union Leaders Want From The New NCUA Chair?
Aaron Passman
With a new chairman in place, leaders from across the industry offer their hopes and wish lists for the latest iteration of the NCUA board.
Credit Union Microbranches Serve Far-Flung Communities
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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
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Wings Financial’s member-focused approach to lending helps it tackle high mortgage rates.
Insights From The Outside: Christopher Hendry
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The IC Federal Credit Union chief reflects on how decades spent outside of financial services have shaped his approach to credit union leadership.
A Family Resource Center Gives Its Wyoming Community A Boost
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The Boost Center by Blue combines the work of local non-profits and Blue FCU to promote health, wealth, and happiness.
Credit Unions Step Up As Tax Time Heroes
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Tax season is just around the corner, and two low-income credit unions are gearing up their tax-preparation services.