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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
Seeking Liquidity To Facilitate Loan Growth?
November 13, 2017
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Learn more about two channels of non-member deposits.
Erin Mendez On Leadership
November 2, 2017
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Erin Mendez, CEO at Patelco Credit Union, describes how changing a culture requires tough decisions, collaborative work, and faith in those around you.
From Hobbyists To Lobbyists
November 2, 2017
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The industry is increasingly looking to operatives to advance its agenda at state houses and on Capitol Hill.
Municipal Deposit Opportunities Opening
October 26, 2017
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Co-ops are hoping to deepen services to their communities as more states allow municipal deposits, including recently New Jersey and Washington.
Time For Real Credit Union Disruption: Seek Change From The NCUA!
October 26, 2017
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Keeping credit unions’ money for itself in the corporate bailout fund merger is the last straw — NCUA’s self-interest trumped its cooperative responsibility.
Life Without A CEO: How Interim Support And Cross-Communication Created A Succession Success Story
October 16, 2017
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Kathy Elser talks about her first six months at the helm of SF Fire Credit Union.
Onboarding With The Power Of The Pen
October 9, 2017
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Why a Chicago-area credit union ditches digital channels for much of its onboarding and a larger neighbor relies on remote channels to serve far-flung SEG sites.
Rising Floodwaters: An Iowa Credit Union Responds
September 29, 2017
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Located in an area that was ravaged by the recent Iowa floods, Metco is helping their members cope with the aftermath.
Preparing For Severe Weather
September 29, 2017
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Advice and stories from credit unions and certified business continuity professionals who have experienced severe weather damage.
A League Apart
September 29, 2017
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Whether credit unions are in the planning phase of disaster recovery or have actually been hit, regional leagues offer resources and support for members, employees, and institutions.
Seeking Liquidity To Facilitate Loan Growth?
Learn more about two channels of non-member deposits.
Erin Mendez On Leadership
Erin Mendez, CEO at Patelco Credit Union, describes how changing a culture requires tough decisions, collaborative work, and faith in those around you.
From Hobbyists To Lobbyists
The industry is increasingly looking to operatives to advance its agenda at state houses and on Capitol Hill.
Municipal Deposit Opportunities Opening
Co-ops are hoping to deepen services to their communities as more states allow municipal deposits, including recently New Jersey and Washington.
Life Without A CEO: How Interim Support And Cross-Communication Created A Succession Success Story
Kathy Elser talks about her first six months at the helm of SF Fire Credit Union.
Onboarding With The Power Of The Pen
Why a Chicago-area credit union ditches digital channels for much of its onboarding and a larger neighbor relies on remote channels to serve far-flung SEG ...
Rising Floodwaters: An Iowa Credit Union Responds
Located in an area that was ravaged by the recent Iowa floods, Metco is helping their members cope with the aftermath.
Preparing For Severe Weather
Advice and stories from credit unions and certified business continuity professionals who have experienced severe weather damage.
A League Apart
Whether credit unions are in the planning phase of disaster recovery or have actually been hit, regional leagues offer resources and support for members, employees, ...
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The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
10 Credit Unions That Top The Charts In Member Value
William Hunt
Callahan & Associates spotlights credit unions that return more value to members.
Engagement Is Not A Perk. It Is A Strategy.
A. Jerome Fowlkes
Langley FCU asked what it would take to be a truly exceptional workplace, and it shares four ways to get there.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
How A Child Savings Account Program Is Shaping Futures In Harbor Beach
Savana Morie
A public-private partnership in Michigan aims to influence opportunities after high school via a child savings account that provides yearly deposits and every reason to imagine what comes after graduation.
Time For Real Credit Union Disruption: Seek Change From The NCUA!