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.
4 Reasons Credit Unions Must Make The Move To Digital Lending
February 1, 2021
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Drive loan growth and other critical engagement activities with technology that captures and enhances the complete member journey.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Market Intelligence, Product Design, And Growth
January 25, 2021
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Chad Knott helps Credit Union ONE keep up with the market by tracking trends and promoting innovation across the enterprise.
Why Financial Wellbeing Is Critical To Member Success
January 13, 2021
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In a world of self-serving member experience metrics, supporting a member’s financial wellbeing is all about them, which is truly the pinnacle of member service.
Teamwork Drives Improvements At MSUFCU
January 4, 2021
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A handful of employees have worked across the Michigan cooperative to identify nearly 250 ways to improve efficiencies, member service, the employee experience, and more.
Elevate Your Business Insights And Your Card Business
December 14, 2020
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Be an Expert! With the right analytics tools, you can lead the growth of your debit and credit card business.
Future Proofing: How to Attract Next Generation Members in the Digital Age
December 9, 2020
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Tune in for an insightful panel discussion among leaders from financial technology company Splash Financial, First Tech Federal Credit Union and CMFG Ventures/CUNA Mutual Group to learn how credit unions are remaining competitive while growing digitally.
Service When, And Where, It Suits The Member
November 23, 2020
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DuPage Credit Union has offered online appointment scheduling for nearly 18 months, but the arrival of the novel coronavirus earlier this spring pushed the cooperative to rethink the necessity of face-to-face engagements.
12,000 Appointments. 5 Months. 1 In-House Tool.
November 23, 2020
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Offering appointments was no new perk at Northwest Community Credit Union, but a new tool developed internally in response to new lobby operations took member service to a whole new level.
Online Scheduling Tools: 3 Stories Of Deployment And Adoption
November 23, 2020
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Credit union leaders talk about the day-to-day operation of their systems; the past, present, and future benefits of appointment scheduling; and more.
4 Reasons Credit Unions Must Make The Move To Digital Lending
Drive loan growth and other critical engagement activities with technology that captures and enhances the complete member journey.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Market Intelligence, Product Design, And Growth
Chad Knott helps Credit Union ONE keep up with the market by tracking trends and promoting innovation across the enterprise.
Why Financial Wellbeing Is Critical To Member Success
In a world of self-serving member experience metrics, supporting a member’s financial wellbeing is all about them, which is truly the pinnacle of member service.
Teamwork Drives Improvements At MSUFCU
A handful of employees have worked across the Michigan cooperative to identify nearly 250 ways to improve efficiencies, member service, the employee experience, and more.
Elevate Your Business Insights And Your Card Business
Be an Expert! With the right analytics tools, you can lead the growth of your debit and credit card business.
Future Proofing: How to Attract Next Generation Members in the Digital Age
Tune in for an insightful panel discussion among leaders from financial technology company Splash Financial, First Tech Federal Credit Union and CMFG Ventures/CUNA Mutual Group ...
Service When, And Where, It Suits The Member
DuPage Credit Union has offered online appointment scheduling for nearly 18 months, but the arrival of the novel coronavirus earlier this spring pushed the cooperative ...
12,000 Appointments. 5 Months. 1 In-House Tool.
Offering appointments was no new perk at Northwest Community Credit Union, but a new tool developed internally in response to new lobby operations took member ...
Online Scheduling Tools: 3 Stories Of Deployment And Adoption
Credit union leaders talk about the day-to-day operation of their systems; the past, present, and future benefits of appointment scheduling; and more.
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3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
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.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
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.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
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.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
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.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.