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5 Valuable Governance Guidelines To Adopt Today
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A New Charter Brings New Life
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3 Tips To Run Effective Board Meetings
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An NCUA webinar series relays tools and tips from which all credit unions can benefit.
The Financial Diaries Adds Details To Data, Possibilities For Credit Unions
May 24, 2017
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This look at the daily financial lives of everyday Americans could spark strategic thinking for credit unions serving the growing gig economy.
The Clock Is Ticking
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Summer is the perfect time to think strategically about how the credit union will tackle strategic planning in the fall.
Divide and Conquer
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Patronage dividends enhance relationships and the bottom line, but they demand a thorough cost-benefit analysis.
A Strategy To Manage Cash And Serve Members
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Mountain America Credit Union is a veteran user of cash management analytics, but it’s still learning how to optimize its understanding of and confidence in the system.
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
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In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon after. In this ongoing series, CreditUnions.com details Blaine’s history with the credit union and the movement, how SECU arrived at a successor, and what’s next under Lord for the $30 billion institution.
A Tool To Woo Potential Merger Partners
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How Abbey Credit Union wowed a fellow local financial cooperative with forward-looking performance analysis.
Credit Unions For Sale?
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When member-owned financial cooperatives are sold in a merger that is really a fire sale, the benefit goes to the buyers, the selling board, and senior managers at the members’ expense.
How To Stop Exploiting Members In Mergers
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There is an alternative approach to self-dealing credit union mergers that corrupt the ideals of member-owned financial cooperatives.
A New Charter Brings New Life
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
3 Tips To Run Effective Board Meetings
An NCUA webinar series relays tools and tips from which all credit unions can benefit.
The Financial Diaries Adds Details To Data, Possibilities For Credit Unions
This look at the daily financial lives of everyday Americans could spark strategic thinking for credit unions serving the growing gig economy.
Divide and Conquer
Patronage dividends enhance relationships and the bottom line, but they demand a thorough cost-benefit analysis.
A Strategy To Manage Cash And Serve Members
Mountain America Credit Union is a veteran user of cash management analytics, but it’s still learning how to optimize its understanding of and confidence in ...
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon ...
A Tool To Woo Potential Merger Partners
How Abbey Credit Union wowed a fellow local financial cooperative with forward-looking performance analysis.
Credit Unions For Sale?
When member-owned financial cooperatives are sold in a merger that is really a fire sale, the benefit goes to the buyers, the selling board, and ...
How To Stop Exploiting Members In Mergers
There is an alternative approach to self-dealing credit union mergers that corrupt the ideals of member-owned financial cooperatives.
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A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
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The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.
Is Your Credit Union Making Time For Leadership Development?
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Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.
Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
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A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
Preparing For 2026: Why The NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule Elevates The Strategic Role Of Credit Union Boards
Jennie Boden
Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.
How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning
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The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
Planning For The Future: Ensuring Strong Boards And Leaders Through Succession Planning
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The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.
3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
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CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
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A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
The Clock Is Ticking