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.
BECU Uses Strategic Branching Alternative to Serve Members
August 2, 2016
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BECU promises to actively serve people within their field of membership. But with only two brick and mortar branches, how are they fulfilling their commitment to over 300,000 members? In three words, the answer is: location, location, location. BECU didn’t reinvent the wheel in order to serve their members; they instead opened Express Service Centers in stores where their members already visit e
Looking For Mobile Coupons? There’s An App For That.
August 1, 2016
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White-labeled app offers combine local and national coupons, drawing business right out of the gate at Frankenmuth and MidUSA credit unions.
5 Ways To Supercharge The Branch Experience
July 25, 2016
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Retailers use sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch to their advantage every day. Credit unions can do the same.
How A New HQ Helps A Credit Union Tell Its Story
July 25, 2016
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Family Trust FCU uses a new headquarters building and artwork commissioned from local college students to underscore the connection between the cooperative and the community it serves.
Build More Meaningful Brick-And-Mortar
July 25, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com profiles institutions building and designing meaningful branch locations. Plus, we kickoff a special series detailing the search for Jim Blaine’s successor.
Salary Disclosures Are the Tip of the Spear
July 12, 2016
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Take a look at different credit union approaches to executive compensation disclosures. The ultimate goal of disclosure is to sustain members’ trust with the credit union.
4 Lessons From A Rocky Conversion
July 11, 2016
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VyStar Credit Union shares do’s and don’ts for transitioning an online banking platform.
87.9% Of U.S. Adults Do Not Use Mobile Banking. Do Your Members?
July 11, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com looks at best practices to make the most of mobile and online strategies.
4Front Credit Union Shares A Winning Approach To Online and Mobile Strategy
July 11, 2016
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Michigan credit union uses its new LOS to be everywhere its members need it to be.
4 Emails Pave The Path To Marketing Success
July 11, 2016
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How Redstone Credit Union’s small marketing staff used email analytics and automation to help sell thousands of new checking accounts.
BECU Uses Strategic Branching Alternative to Serve Members
BECU promises to actively serve people within their field of membership. But with only two brick and mortar branches, how are they fulfilling their commitment ...
Looking For Mobile Coupons? There’s An App For That.
White-labeled app offers combine local and national coupons, drawing business right out of the gate at Frankenmuth and MidUSA credit unions.
5 Ways To Supercharge The Branch Experience
Retailers use sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch to their advantage every day. Credit unions can do the same.
How A New HQ Helps A Credit Union Tell Its Story
Family Trust FCU uses a new headquarters building and artwork commissioned from local college students to underscore the connection between the cooperative and the community ...
Build More Meaningful Brick-And-Mortar
This week, CreditUnions.com profiles institutions building and designing meaningful branch locations. Plus, we kickoff a special series detailing the search for Jim Blaine's successor.
Salary Disclosures Are the Tip of the Spear
Take a look at different credit union approaches to executive compensation disclosures. The ultimate goal of disclosure is to sustain members’ trust with the credit ...
4 Lessons From A Rocky Conversion
VyStar Credit Union shares do’s and don’ts for transitioning an online banking platform.
87.9% Of U.S. Adults Do Not Use Mobile Banking. Do Your Members?
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at best practices to make the most of mobile and online strategies.
4Front Credit Union Shares A Winning Approach To Online and Mobile Strategy
Michigan credit union uses its new LOS to be everywhere its members need it to be.
4 Emails Pave The Path To Marketing Success
How Redstone Credit Union’s small marketing staff used email analytics and automation to help sell thousands of new checking accounts.
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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.