Every Member Has A Story. Here’s How To Use Them.
Lessons from five credit unions on using member impact stories to inspire staff and boards, educate members, and add some pizzazz to social media accounts.
Retail & Member Experience
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PSECU Moves MX Up The Org Chart
With all external-facing roles reporting to a central officer, teams are focusing less on function and more on members.
A Different Kind Of ‘Mobile’ Banking
Peoples Advantage’s branch on wheels brings financial services to members who live in regions too rural to sustain a full-service branch.
A Small But Mighty Response To Payday Lenders And Fintech Competitors
January 5, 2022
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Credit unions are experimenting with employee-sponsored small-dollar loan programs at the urging of Filene and the FINRA Foundation.
Arlington Community Sets The PACE For Sustainability
January 5, 2022
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The Virginia cooperative leverages a government-guaranteed loans program to help local business owners make an environmental difference.
What’s In A Name: Senior Director Of Member Success And Loyalty
December 13, 2021
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Jeremy Cline helps Truliant FCU leverage data and teamwork to improve the member experience.
Build It And They Will Come — And Stay: The Do-It-Yourself Digital Storefront
December 2, 2021
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With the right technology, credit unions can quickly design and go to market with the digital presence they need to retain and add members.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
November 29, 2021
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The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
High-Tech Meets High-Touch: How Avatars Help 5 Credit Unions Advance Member Service
October 25, 2021
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Chatbots can learn, and these credit unions are infusing their technology with a touch of personality.
Unifying the Member Experience: How to Operationalize Your Digital Onboarding Strategy
October 20, 2021
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We discuss how credit unions approach digital innovation and what they believe is critical for a strong digital onboarding strategy that builds sustainability and long-lasting growth.
The Great Resignation: How Credit Unions Can Keep Their Staff Engaged
October 19, 2021
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Managing their time with data-driven scheduling platforms empowers advisors to serve members and the cooperative to better retain staff.
Can Dora Help Credit Unions Find A Foothold For The Future?
October 5, 2021
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USALLIANCE’s self-built neobank strategy is designed to serve the underserved and disintermediate encroaching fintechs.
Digital Member Service: Transforming Member Experience for An On-Screen World
September 29, 2021
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Watch the premiere of this new book, released September 1st, that delivers an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the ongoing digital transformation of customer service.
A Small But Mighty Response To Payday Lenders And Fintech Competitors
Credit unions are experimenting with employee-sponsored small-dollar loan programs at the urging of Filene and the FINRA Foundation.
Arlington Community Sets The PACE For Sustainability
The Virginia cooperative leverages a government-guaranteed loans program to help local business owners make an environmental difference.
What’s In A Name: Senior Director Of Member Success And Loyalty
Jeremy Cline helps Truliant FCU leverage data and teamwork to improve the member experience.
Build It And They Will Come — And Stay: The Do-It-Yourself Digital Storefront
With the right technology, credit unions can quickly design and go to market with the digital presence they need to retain and add members.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
High-Tech Meets High-Touch: How Avatars Help 5 Credit Unions Advance Member Service
Chatbots can learn, and these credit unions are infusing their technology with a touch of personality.
Unifying the Member Experience: How to Operationalize Your Digital Onboarding Strategy
We discuss how credit unions approach digital innovation and what they believe is critical for a strong digital onboarding strategy that builds sustainability and long-lasting ...
The Great Resignation: How Credit Unions Can Keep Their Staff Engaged
Managing their time with data-driven scheduling platforms empowers advisors to serve members and the cooperative to better retain staff.
Can Dora Help Credit Unions Find A Foothold For The Future?
USALLIANCE’s self-built neobank strategy is designed to serve the underserved and disintermediate encroaching fintechs.
Digital Member Service: Transforming Member Experience for An On-Screen World
Watch the premiere of this new book, released September 1st, that delivers an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the ongoing digital transformation of customer service. ...
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Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Rebecca Wessler
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How Credit Unions Can Compete Through Omnichannel Member Experiences
Callahan & Associates
Futureproof your credit union. Learn how ASAPP Financial Technology’s bank.io OXP | Omnichannel Experience Platform supports credit unions as they compete against direct-to-consumer fintechs.
Why Service And Support Should Guide Your Technology Decisions
Callahan & Associates
Choosing the right credit union core technology provider helps members, employees, and the credit union thrive.
Insights From The Outside: Erling Amundson
Marc Rapport
When Erling Amundson made the jump from Fortune 500s to Langley Federal Credit Union, he brought a knack for member service and systems that listen, learn, and evolve.
3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
The Member Experience Revolution
Omar Shalabi
How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
How Credit Limits Impact Cardmember Usage And Loyalty
Callahan & Associates
Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers
Savana Morie
The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.