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How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable
If You Build It They Will Come
October 15, 2019
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Northwest Community Credit Union is moving its headquarters to downtown Eugene, OR, in the hopes it will help revitalize an under-utilized area.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
October 15, 2019
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Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
Community Service, Impact, And A Plan For 2025
October 15, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Ways To Engage Employees
October 14, 2019
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A happy, motivated workforce presents operational as well as member-facing benefits.
Turning On The Foundation-Funding Spigot
September 23, 2019
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The key to any foundation’s success is its ability to expand its coffers.
How A $40B Institution Treats 2.4M Members
September 16, 2019
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By concentrating on member service, State Employees’ Credit Union has forged a path to continued growth.
Credit Union Power BI User Group Kick-Off Meeting
September 16, 2019
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Join us for the first meeting of the Credit Union PowerBI User Group to learn how other credit union analytics professionals have tackled problems relating to getting started with the right techn
CUbroadcast Highlights “Sustainable Business Strategy”
September 5, 2019
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In episode 1,129, Katy Slater, Callahan’s senior vice president, discusses how the online course helps credit union executives explore business models that drive change.
How To Leverage Data For Better Strategic Planning
August 26, 2019
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Incorporating peer analysis is an ideal way to enhance the impact of planning season.
Swap Jobs To Become A Well-Rounded Executive
August 19, 2019
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When two vice presidents swapped roles at Grow Financial, the leaders learned to more fully appreciate different aspects of the credit union world.
If You Build It They Will Come
Northwest Community Credit Union is moving its headquarters to downtown Eugene, OR, in the hopes it will help revitalize an under-utilized area.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
Community Service, Impact, And A Plan For 2025
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Ways To Engage Employees
A happy, motivated workforce presents operational as well as member-facing benefits.
Turning On The Foundation-Funding Spigot
The key to any foundation’s success is its ability to expand its coffers.
How A $40B Institution Treats 2.4M Members
By concentrating on member service, State Employees’ Credit Union has forged a path to continued growth.
Credit Union Power BI User Group Kick-Off Meeting
Join us for the first meeting of the Credit Union PowerBI User Group to learn how other credit union analytics professionals have tackled problems relating ...
CUbroadcast Highlights “Sustainable Business Strategy”
In episode 1,129, Katy Slater, Callahan's senior vice president, discusses how the online course helps credit union executives explore business models that drive change.
How To Leverage Data For Better Strategic Planning
Incorporating peer analysis is an ideal way to enhance the impact of planning season.
Swap Jobs To Become A Well-Rounded Executive
When two vice presidents swapped roles at Grow Financial, the leaders learned to more fully appreciate different aspects of the credit union world.
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
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.