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5 Valuable Governance Guidelines To Adopt Today
Constructive action and positive impact are the product of a board engaged in servant leadership — the true calling of a Class A board.
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A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
Winning With Member Experience: Are You Leaving Your Members Out In The Cold?
February 10, 2021
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In this webinar, we will showcase three member engagement strategies that real credit unions have implemented to improve their member experience initiatives during the pandemic.
CDFI Opportunities
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Join CU Strategic Planning’s Mike Beall, Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer to understand the opportunities in 2021 and 2022 for credit unions to create unique links in their communities and receive CDFI Grant Funding for these initiatives to help low to moderate income consumers.
The Value Of Planning During A Pandemic
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Credit unions proved in 2020 that they are at their best when times are tough.
The Most Magical Credit Union On Earth
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Partners FCU serves the employees of The Walt Disney Company. But making its members financial dreams come true is no fairy tale in a moment of deep economic uncertainty.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 2)
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Credit union chief executives share key takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 3)
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Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 1)
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Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
How Credit Unions Made Good In 2020
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Nearly 20 programs by credit unions helped members survive and thrive in a difficult year.
A Day Of Service During A Challenging Year
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Five credit unions share how they volunteer when in-person gatherings are more difficult than ever.
Winning With Member Experience: Are You Leaving Your Members Out In The Cold?
In this webinar, we will showcase three member engagement strategies that real credit unions have implemented to improve their member experience initiatives during the pandemic.
CDFI Opportunities
Join CU Strategic Planning's Mike Beall, Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer to understand the opportunities in 2021 and 2022 for credit unions to create unique ...
The Value Of Planning During A Pandemic
Credit unions proved in 2020 that they are at their best when times are tough.
The Most Magical Credit Union On Earth
Partners FCU serves the employees of The Walt Disney Company. But making its members financial dreams come true is no fairy tale in a moment ...
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 2)
Credit union chief executives share key takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 3)
Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
Lessons Learned From A Challenging Year (Part 1)
Credit union chief executives share takeaways from 2020 and talk about how they’ll turn challenge into opportunity in the year ahead.
How Credit Unions Made Good In 2020
Nearly 20 programs by credit unions helped members survive and thrive in a difficult year.
A Day Of Service During A Challenging Year
Five credit unions share how they volunteer when in-person gatherings are more difficult than ever.
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A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
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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
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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
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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
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The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.
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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
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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.