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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Top Retail & Member Experience Articles
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.
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.
Member Engagement – What to expect and how to prepare for 2022
September 15, 2021
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This webinar shares the results of a survey of credit union leaders and where and how they plan to prioritize, invest, and allocate resources for member engagement for 2022.
5 Steps For Embracing The Digital Shift
September 15, 2021
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Here’s how to engage and retain the banking business of Millennials and Gen Zers with purpose and technology.
Alabama Credit Union Scores With ‘My Credit Score’
September 13, 2021
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The cooperative has integrated credit score reporting and improvement tips into its mobile and online banking. So far, uptake has been strong.
6 Credit Unions On How They’ve Responded To The Delta Variant
September 6, 2021
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As they prepare for new developments, credit unions are keeping branches open for longer hours and leaning on hybrid work-from-home models to keep the back office going.
To Link Or Not To Link: Addressing Expectations For Mobile Apps
August 30, 2021
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Multiple apps can help build a singular experience for digitally demanding credit union members.
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. ...
Member Engagement – What to expect and how to prepare for 2022
This webinar shares the results of a survey of credit union leaders and where and how they plan to prioritize, invest, and allocate resources for ...
5 Steps For Embracing The Digital Shift
Here’s how to engage and retain the banking business of Millennials and Gen Zers with purpose and technology.
Alabama Credit Union Scores With ‘My Credit Score’
The cooperative has integrated credit score reporting and improvement tips into its mobile and online banking. So far, uptake has been strong.
6 Credit Unions On How They’ve Responded To The Delta Variant
As they prepare for new developments, credit unions are keeping branches open for longer hours and leaning on hybrid work-from-home models to keep the back ...
To Link Or Not To Link: Addressing Expectations For Mobile Apps
Multiple apps can help build a singular experience for digitally demanding credit union members.
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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 behind the scenes fixes into front line — and 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.
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?
Andrew Lepczyk
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
Exit Interview: Cheryl Sio, MembersAlliance Credit Union
Marc Rapport
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Callahan & Associates
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket ball court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.