3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
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A High-Tech Branch For High Tech Students
A credit union branch at Lamar Institute of Technology combines products, education, and philanthropy to support job training and technical education in Southeastern Texas.
What’s In A Name: Chief Product Officer
Bay FCU’s Brooke Morley improves communication and collaboration across departments to offer members the products they want and need.
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.
A Strategy To Combat COVID-19 In 5 Weeks Or Less
November 20, 2020
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When the novel coronavirus forced the lobby closure of Discovery FCU’s lone branch, the Pennsylvania credit union fought back with the rapid deployment of an appointment scheduling and lobby management system.
The Digital Member Experience: What To Expect In 2021
November 18, 2020
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The pandemic and the resulting economic conditions has accelerated the pace of credit union digital transformation. However, what can be expected in 2021 when it comes to member engagement and expectations?
How To Convert Members To Digital During A Pandemic
November 16, 2020
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Iterative changes drive digital growth at Truliant and Canvas credit unions.
How To Convert Members To Digital During A Pandemic
November 16, 2020
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Iterative changes drive digital growth at Truliant and Canvas credit unions.
Managing Credit Cards During Uncertain Times
November 4, 2020
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Join Elan to hear how we’ve helped our credit union partners during these uncertain times.
Mapping Out Your Digital Account Opening And Lending Journey With Insight From Yogi, Albert, Mae, And Hannibal
November 2, 2020
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How can you determine if your digital lending and account opening strategy is on track?
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.
A Strategy To Combat COVID-19 In 5 Weeks Or Less
When the novel coronavirus forced the lobby closure of Discovery FCU’s lone branch, the Pennsylvania credit union fought back with the rapid deployment of an ...
The Digital Member Experience: What To Expect In 2021
The pandemic and the resulting economic conditions has accelerated the pace of credit union digital transformation. However, what can be expected in 2021 when it ...
How To Convert Members To Digital During A Pandemic
Iterative changes drive digital growth at Truliant and Canvas credit unions.
How To Convert Members To Digital During A Pandemic
Iterative changes drive digital growth at Truliant and Canvas credit unions.
Managing Credit Cards During Uncertain Times
Join Elan to hear how we've helped our credit union partners during these uncertain times.
Mapping Out Your Digital Account Opening And Lending Journey With Insight From Yogi, Albert, Mae, And Hannibal
How can you determine if your digital lending and account opening strategy is on track?
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.