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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
Reconnect Managers, Employees Amid Disaster
September 29, 2017
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Credit unions should have satellite phones, hard copies of staff phone numbers, and a remote processing center in their emergency tool kit.
The Benefits Of A Remote CEO
September 22, 2017
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In this Q&A, Terry Settle of Old Ocean FCU talks about serving as a remote CEO, the range of opportunities the model has presented, and the similarities with the models of larger credit unions.
Pre-Funding Hypothetical Future Losses: A Lesson From Hurricane Katrina
September 22, 2017
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The NCUA does not need to keep credit union corporate bailout money, if the past is still prologue.
Credit Unions Rally To NCUA’s Side. Will This Prove A Good Decision?
September 19, 2017
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Free from congressional oversight, how will the still-independent NCUA answer calls for its own financial answerability?
Employee Onboarding, Member Engagement, And Lower Fees
September 18, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
2 Big Reasons Your Credit Union Needs A Real-Time Payments Strategy
September 11, 2017
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Five ways to join in with the advances industry and government stakeholders are putting in place.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 2)
September 5, 2017
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Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 1)
September 5, 2017
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Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
It’s A Small World After All
September 4, 2017
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Small can be mighty when it comes to stealing market share and serving it better than the banks.
Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.
August 30, 2017
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The regulator is offering a rare opportunity for input on how it handles billions in credit unions’ money, but the movement better move fast.
Reconnect Managers, Employees Amid Disaster
Credit unions should have satellite phones, hard copies of staff phone numbers, and a remote processing center in their emergency tool kit.
The Benefits Of A Remote CEO
In this Q&A, Terry Settle of Old Ocean FCU talks about serving as a remote CEO, the range of opportunities the model has presented, and ...
Credit Unions Rally To NCUA’s Side. Will This Prove A Good Decision?
Free from congressional oversight, how will the still-independent NCUA answer calls for its own financial answerability?
Employee Onboarding, Member Engagement, And Lower Fees
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
2 Big Reasons Your Credit Union Needs A Real-Time Payments Strategy
Five ways to join in with the advances industry and government stakeholders are putting in place.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 2)
Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
The 4 Challenges Of Board Governance (Part 1)
Each credit union needs to develop its own best practices for board governance, but there are some critical common themes.
It’s A Small World After All
Small can be mighty when it comes to stealing market share and serving it better than the banks.
Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.
The regulator is offering a rare opportunity for input on how it handles billions in credit unions’ money, but the movement better move fast.
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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.
Pre-Funding Hypothetical Future Losses: A Lesson From Hurricane Katrina