Impact Strategies From December 2022
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
An internship program at the New York cooperative helps military members transition into the civilian workforce.
A Callahan survey finds staffing, efficiency, and measuring impact are favored initiatives for the year ahead.
A look back at strategies and ideas that help credit unions make an even bigger difference in the communities they serve.
No need to wait until Nov. 26, credit unions can back local businesses any day off the year.
AI, chat bots, autonomous programs, and more are improving member service and back-office efficiency.
A quintet of cooperative leaders reflect on how to best train and support remote workers in ways that promote outstanding member service.
From out-of-state recruitment to hiring bonuses and flexible scheduling, what was once seen as the bottom of the totem pole is now viewed as a prime position for many credit unions.
The Syracuse, NY-based credit union has put in place a “self-promotion” program to help branch employees advance their careers and earn a series of raises, all while boosting member service.
The New York credit union has lowered punitive fees and added an array of benefits to spread the gain while easing the pain.

Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.

The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.

The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.

McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.

The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.

The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.

Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.

Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.

Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.

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