3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
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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.
A Tipping Point in 2010
April 29, 2016
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North Island Credit Union put in place a rigorous cost-cutting regime as soon as the economic crisis hit.
How Northwest FCU Attracted $1.4M in New Loans Using Personalized Email
April 29, 2016
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By using personalized emails with an interest rate special, Northwest FCU attracted more than $1 billion in new loans.
Building a Strong Branch Network
April 29, 2016
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America First Federal Credit Union added six new branches in 2007 to their existing 70.
Offering Mulitple Mobile Options for Different Member Segments
April 29, 2016
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Proponent FCU’s mobile strategy includes different text options to meet the needs of two important segments — Gen Y and Internet banking users interested in receiving mobile alerts.
Show Them the Money
April 29, 2016
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Tyndall’s performance-based culture maximizes efficiency and incentivizes employees.
One Year Later — 24,000 Active RDC Users at DCU
April 29, 2016
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In March 2008, Digital Federal Credit Union ($4.5B, Marlborough, MA) launched a remote deposit capture service for members which has significantly increased their number of deposits.
Cash to Lucky Members, Savings to the CU, Members and the Planet
April 29, 2016
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State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Raleigh, NC ($15.9 billion) introduced a Million Dollar Sweepstakes in 2007 to encourage member checking account holders to convert from paper statements to e-statements.
The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009
April 29, 2016
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Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of the disappearing bank’s deposits will change financial institutions within a year.
The Call Center As A Mortgage Generator
April 29, 2016
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As part of the credit union’s strategic game plan, the call center at State Employees’ Credit Union originates all types of loans.
Reorienting a CU
April 28, 2016
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Pat Smith developed a successful plan that gave Unitus Community CU added recognition in the Portland area.
A Tipping Point in 2010
North Island Credit Union put in place a rigorous cost-cutting regime as soon as the economic crisis hit.
How Northwest FCU Attracted $1.4M in New Loans Using Personalized Email
By using personalized emails with an interest rate special, Northwest FCU attracted more than $1 billion in new loans.
Building a Strong Branch Network
America First Federal Credit Union added six new branches in 2007 to their existing 70.
Offering Mulitple Mobile Options for Different Member Segments
Proponent FCU's mobile strategy includes different text options to meet the needs of two important segments -- Gen Y and Internet banking users interested in ...
Show Them the Money
Tyndall's performance-based culture maximizes efficiency and incentivizes employees.
One Year Later — 24,000 Active RDC Users at DCU
In March 2008, Digital Federal Credit Union ($4.5B, Marlborough, MA) launched a remote deposit capture service for members which has significantly increased their number of ...
Cash to Lucky Members, Savings to the CU, Members and the Planet
State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Raleigh, NC ($15.9 billion) introduced a Million Dollar Sweepstakes in 2007 to encourage member checking account holders to convert from ...
The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009
Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of ...
The Call Center As A Mortgage Generator
As part of the credit union’s strategic game plan, the call center at State Employees’ Credit Union originates all types of loans.
Reorienting a CU
Pat Smith developed a successful plan that gave Unitus Community CU added recognition in the Portland area.
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Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.