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.
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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.
How Analytics Combats Attrition At CEFCU
March 3, 2025
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The Illinois-based credit union has used analytics, AI, and more old-fashioned methods to keep members and deepen relationships.
6 Ways To Structure An Analytics Role
March 3, 2025
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Diverse job titles and responsibilities are helping leading institutions leverage data to make better decisions.
Innovation Series: Member Experience
February 27, 2025
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Learn from 2025’s top innovators in member experience
Unlock Growth In A Challenging Lending Environment: How Credit Unions Can Innovate To Meet Evolving Member Needs
February 23, 2025
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Discover how leveraging technology can streamline your lending processes, enhance member satisfaction, and drive growth in a challenging economic landscape.
Member Onboarding For The Digital Age
February 23, 2025
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People First FCU has worked to create a meaningful onboarding experience for new members without them ever having to visit a branch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Member Experience
February 12, 2025
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This year’s finalists offer new ways for credit unions to deepen and solidify relationships with members using AI, cloud-based services, and more.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
February 11, 2025
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This year’s financial wellness solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to help members take control of their financial lives.
The Influence Of Credit Card Rewards On Consumers
February 3, 2025
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Credit unions must optimize their rewards programs to attract consumers willing to bank with any FI that meets their credit card needs.
Harness Automation To Transform Your Credit Union’s Lending Operations
February 3, 2025
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Today’s financial landscape demands strategic adjustments and innovative solutions to navigate these turbulent times.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Multicultural Engagement
January 27, 2025
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Mountain America’s Jennifer Tarazon helps create quality member experiences, no matter a member’s background.
How Analytics Combats Attrition At CEFCU
The Illinois-based credit union has used analytics, AI, and more old-fashioned methods to keep members and deepen relationships.
6 Ways To Structure An Analytics Role
Diverse job titles and responsibilities are helping leading institutions leverage data to make better decisions.
Innovation Series: Member Experience
Learn from 2025's top innovators in member experience
Unlock Growth In A Challenging Lending Environment: How Credit Unions Can Innovate To Meet Evolving Member Needs
Discover how leveraging technology can streamline your lending processes, enhance member satisfaction, and drive growth in a challenging economic landscape.
Member Onboarding For The Digital Age
People First FCU has worked to create a meaningful onboarding experience for new members without them ever having to visit a branch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Member Experience
This year's finalists offer new ways for credit unions to deepen and solidify relationships with members using AI, cloud-based services, and more.
Meet The Finalists For The 2025 Innovation Series: Financial Wellness
This year’s financial wellness solutions provide inventive ways for credit unions to help members take control of their financial lives.
The Influence Of Credit Card Rewards On Consumers
Credit unions must optimize their rewards programs to attract consumers willing to bank with any FI that meets their credit card needs.
Harness Automation To Transform Your Credit Union’s Lending Operations
Today’s financial landscape demands strategic adjustments and innovative solutions to navigate these turbulent times.
What’s In A Name: Director Of Multicultural Engagement
Mountain America’s Jennifer Tarazon helps create quality member experiences, no matter a member’s background.
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How AI Is Shaping HR For The Next Era
Marc Rapport
Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.
Now’s The Time For Credit Union Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.
Is Your Credit Union Making Time For Leadership Development?
Andrew Lepczyk
Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.
Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
Jennie Boden
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
Preparing For 2026: Why The NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule Elevates The Strategic Role Of Credit Union Boards
Jennie Boden
Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.
How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
Planning For The Future: Ensuring Strong Boards And Leaders Through Succession Planning
Callahan & Associates
The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.
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.