You shouldn’t have to wait for your first million to see a decent return on your money, was the message of BECU’s ($7.6B, Seattle, WA) commercial to promote their Member Advantage and Early Saver Programs, for members younger than 18.
After discussing Neighborhood CU’s community charter strategy, Mark Arnold, SVP, discusses the tactics used to grow members in this Part Two article.
With more than 220 branches across the state of North Carolina, State Employees’ Credit Union has a workforce that tops 4,000 employees. The selection and training of employees is essential to SECU’s one-on-one approach with members.
Earlier in 2009, President Obama introduced his 2010 budget overview, which included plans to dramatically overhaul the current student loan financing system. To understand the impact of this proposed change on natural person credit unions involved in FFELP lending, Callahan’s Dane Coalson interviewed Mike Long, EVP& CCO of University of Wisconsin CU (UWCU).
We sat down with Karl Murphy, CEO of Firstlight FCU to discuss how his credit union is positioning itself to deal with the adverse circumstances that many credit unions find themselves in today.
LCFCU works with various groups and resources to chart a course for the future.
Combining cultures can be the sticking point for many merger talks. United Federal used strategic leadership and guidance to blend two organizations into a cohesive whole.
Backed by record-setting financials but with low member growth, Pete Sainato, CEO of Justice FCU, is instigating a program of significantly boosting return and value to members.
Planning ahead both retains talent and eases the transition when a talented manager leaves.
Deb Vollmer, vice president of branch services at Langley FCU, discusses the credit union’s new leadership structure, building a sales culture, and hiring best practices.
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.