Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
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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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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.