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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
Strategize Today To Ensure Smooth Successions Tomorrow
August 11, 2017
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The impending retirement of Truity Credit Union’s CEO prompted the cooperative to prepare for other C-suite departures.
Private Student Lending Performance: Steady As She Goes
August 8, 2017
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In 2008, credit unions began dipping their toes into what many considered to be the treacherous waters of private student lending. More than nine years later, credit unions are charting a positive course.
A CEO Transition 18 Months In The Making
August 7, 2017
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A long-term approach to succession at Tower FCU ensured a smooth passing of the torch at the top level of leadership.
$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule
August 2, 2017
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Payouts to senior managers after the PenFed takeover of Belvoir FCU also show need for transparency.
3 Governance Models For Credit Union Boards
August 1, 2017
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Today’s financial services marketplace requires more from the board, and the roles and responsibilities of its members are expanding.
A Cooperative Outlook On Governance
August 1, 2017
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How the cooperative principles guide the governance of a non-profit based in Washington state. A Q&A with Anne-Marie La Porte, Director of Governance Services, Group Health Cooperative.
Benchmarking For Strategic Planning, Rewards Programs, And Life In Branching
July 31, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
What To Ask Before Merging And How To Build A Better Team
July 24, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Questions To Answer Before Moving On A Merger
July 24, 2017
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Deciding whether, and with whom, to merge can be tricky. Use this list to spark conversations that will lead to a deeper understanding of the benefits, drawbacks, and other implications.
Tighten, Lighten, And Double Down
July 6, 2017
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How better portfolio tracking, a grounded MBL roster, and support from a broad line of CUSOs are helping Mazuma make a mark in the Kansas City area.
Strategize Today To Ensure Smooth Successions Tomorrow
The impending retirement of Truity Credit Union’s CEO prompted the cooperative to prepare for other C-suite departures.
Private Student Lending Performance: Steady As She Goes
In 2008, credit unions began dipping their toes into what many considered to be the treacherous waters of private student lending. More than nine years ...
A CEO Transition 18 Months In The Making
A long-term approach to succession at Tower FCU ensured a smooth passing of the torch at the top level of leadership.
3 Governance Models For Credit Union Boards
Today’s financial services marketplace requires more from the board, and the roles and responsibilities of its members are expanding.
A Cooperative Outlook On Governance
How the cooperative principles guide the governance of a non-profit based in Washington state. A Q&A with Anne-Marie La Porte, Director of Governance Services, Group ...
Benchmarking For Strategic Planning, Rewards Programs, And Life In Branching
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
What To Ask Before Merging And How To Build A Better Team
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Questions To Answer Before Moving On A Merger
Deciding whether, and with whom, to merge can be tricky. Use this list to spark conversations that will lead to a deeper understanding of the ...
Tighten, Lighten, And Double Down
How better portfolio tracking, a grounded MBL roster, and support from a broad line of CUSOs are helping Mazuma make a mark in the Kansas ...
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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.
$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule