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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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.