True Sky’s Blueprint For Internal And External Change Management
The Oklahoma credit union is deploying new tools that change the game for its staff and its mission-based membership strategies.
Ops & Payments
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Top Ops & Payments Articles
Credit Unions Take A Big Step Toward Instant Payments
Early adopters of FedNow embrace the Federal Reserve’s answer to fintechs like Venmo and Paypal.
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.
DuPont Community Grows Credit Cards without Losing its Marbles
April 26, 2016
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DuPont Community Credit Union ($486m) had a goal of increasing credit card loans by $4.8 million in two months but surpassed it in only two weeks.
VoIP: A Tale of Two Credit Unions
April 26, 2016
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Ball State FCU ($73M) and Educational Employees CU ($1.2B) are both using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to enhance communication services and reduce expenses.
Affinity Federal’s Steady Hand Yields Dynamic Results
April 26, 2016
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Sticking to its roots kept this New Jersey credit union standing firm in uncertain times.
Contact Center Agents Work At Home, Minimize Attrition Rate
April 26, 2016
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Stanford Federal Credit Union allows its contact center employees to work from home.
How To Make Outbound Calls Part Of A Call Center Strategy
April 25, 2016
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Aptitude, attitude, and opportunity have helped Leaders Credit Union develop a team of call center cross-sell superstars.
Expanding the Use of Online Surveys
April 22, 2016
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Online surveys are increasingly being used to enhance decision-making. This article highlights two credit unions that are extending their use of surveys in two different ways.
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol): Is it time for you to upgrade?
April 22, 2016
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Interest in VoIP or Internet Telephony has been higher than ever. This technology is gaining a lot of recognition in the credit union community and is growing at a rapid rate. So is this the right time for you to think of an upgrade?
Providing Expert Assistance through Multiple Channels
April 22, 2016
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Mission Federal Credit Union wanted to enhance its ability to serve members while ensuring that quality service led to results. The $1.7 billion credit union recognized the growing complexity of its product lines and saw the need for staff and members to tap into information that would help them better utilize its numerous loan and deposit products.
Piedmont Advantage Re-Energizes Its Card Offerings
April 22, 2016
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A marketing campaign focused on new low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their primary credit card relationship in the wake of the CARD Act.
All Cards are Not Created Equal
April 22, 2016
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APL FCU in Maryland leveraged the CARD Act to teach their members about responsible credit card practices. They’ve seen new outstanding card balances triple from the year prior.
DuPont Community Grows Credit Cards without Losing its Marbles
DuPont Community Credit Union ($486m) had a goal of increasing credit card loans by $4.8 million in two months but surpassed it in only two ...
VoIP: A Tale of Two Credit Unions
Ball State FCU ($73M) and Educational Employees CU ($1.2B) are both using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to enhance communication services and reduce expenses.
Affinity Federal’s Steady Hand Yields Dynamic Results
Sticking to its roots kept this New Jersey credit union standing firm in uncertain times.
Contact Center Agents Work At Home, Minimize Attrition Rate
Stanford Federal Credit Union allows its contact center employees to work from home.
How To Make Outbound Calls Part Of A Call Center Strategy
Aptitude, attitude, and opportunity have helped Leaders Credit Union develop a team of call center cross-sell superstars.
Expanding the Use of Online Surveys
Online surveys are increasingly being used to enhance decision-making. This article highlights two credit unions that are extending their use of surveys in two different ...
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol): Is it time for you to upgrade?
Interest in VoIP or Internet Telephony has been higher than ever. This technology is gaining a lot of recognition in the credit union community and ...
Providing Expert Assistance through Multiple Channels
Mission Federal Credit Union wanted to enhance its ability to serve members while ensuring that quality service led to results. The $1.7 billion credit union ...
Piedmont Advantage Re-Energizes Its Card Offerings
A marketing campaign focused on new low rates and balance transfer opportunities resonates with consumers looking to switch their primary credit card relationship in the ...
All Cards are Not Created Equal
APL FCU in Maryland leveraged the CARD Act to teach their members about responsible credit card practices. They’ve seen new outstanding card balances triple from ...
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Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
How APL FCU Builds A Board Succession Pipeline
Aaron Passman
Two programs for aspiring volunteers are building a steady pipeline of ready-to-step-in leaders that trickles up to the director level.
How 2 Credit Unions Reduce Recidivism 1 Class At A Time
Savana Morie
Royal and American 1 credit unions share how their educational programs ensure incarcerated people are reentry ready.
How Super-Prime Borrowers Strengthen Both Margin And Membership
Callahan & Associates
Double‑digit net returns meet reliable credit performance when credit unions build a pipeline of high‑value members primed for deposits and engagement.
A New Leadership Team Focuses On Organic Growth At Verve
Aaron Passman
After years of merger-driven gains, a new senior leadership team and sales culture at Verve is powering a push for organic growth.
Georgia United Turns The Tide On Membership Growth
Aaron Passman
After years of declining membership, a new growth strategy and snappy catch phrase is paying off for the southern credit union.
How A Florida Credit Union Rebuilt Retention After The Great Resignation
Marc Rapport
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Savana Morie
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line fixes into bottom-line wins.
How SWBC’s Contact Center Solutions Help Financial Institutions Stay Connected
Callahan & Associates
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
Savana Morie
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.