Strategic Planning
Attendees Talk Togetherness At GAC 2025
Credit union leaders shared messages of optimism and camaraderie for the year ahead during this year’s Governmental Affairs Conference.
Need Fresh Ideas? Think Outside The Management Circle.
To instill a culture of innovation, Canvas Credit Union makes it easier for front-line employees to present new ideas to executives.
A Family Resource Center Gives Its Wyoming Community A Boost
The Boost Center by Blue combines the work of local non-profits and Blue FCU to promote health, wealth, and happiness.
4 Fundamental Elements Every Spring Strategy Session Needs
Fall business planning sessions are operational in nature. Spring strategy sessions are all about relevance and impact.
Leveraging your Budgeting and Planning Processes to Optimize Performance in Today’s Environment
As Credit Unions plan for 2023, 2024 and beyond, they are trying to figure out how to optimize performance in the face of uncertain times. Will interest rates continue to rise or will rates actually start to level off and maybe even decline, will the tight labor market and rising labor costs continue to push
An Educated Board Tops Priorities For The Summit In 2023
A Callahan survey finds staffing, efficiency, and measuring impact are favored initiatives for the year ahead.
Unitus Spreads Out, Employees Get Comfortable
The Oregon cooperative is creating a network of nerve centers to empower collaboration, create efficiencies, and reduce commutes.
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring environment.
Sustainable Business Strategy Information Session

Attendees Talk Togetherness At GAC 2025
Need Fresh Ideas? Think Outside The Management Circle.
A Family Resource Center Gives Its Wyoming Community A Boost
4 Fundamental Elements Every Spring Strategy Session Needs
Leveraging your Budgeting and Planning Processes to Optimize Performance in Today’s Environment

An Educated Board Tops Priorities For The Summit In 2023
Unitus Spreads Out, Employees Get Comfortable
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
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Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.

Is Revenge Savings A Fad? Or A Financial Shift?
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.

Lake Trust Builds Small Business Bench Strength In Michigan
With nearly all Michigan businesses classified as small, Lake Trust’s Entrepreneurial Institute, launched in partnership with Cleary University, helps owners sharpen skills, access resources, and reinforce local economic resilience.

Bridging The Credit Confidence Gap Across Generations
Helping members understand and manage their credit score creates a powerful opportunity for credit unions.

Bridging The Gap: How Fractional CFO Services Empower Small To Mid-Sized Credit Unions
Struggling to find full-time CFO talent? Discover how fractional CFO services provide strategic financial leadership tailored to the needs and budgets of small and mid-sized credit unions.

From Foster Care To Financial Wellness
From transitional housing in Utah to custom bank accounts in Texas, two CEOs share how their credit unions are supporting young adults aging out of foster care.

Brent Rempe On Leadership
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.

Is Your Credit Union Resilient Enough For 2026 And Beyond?
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.

Credit Unions Bring Main Street Voices To Fed Advisory Councils
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.

What Is The Personal Savings Rate? And Why Should Credit Unions Care?
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.