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
A Campaign of Member Testimonials
April 22, 2016
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Unitus Community Credit Union used member testimonials to widen its presence in the community and convey member value.
Arizona State Pools Resources to Make a Splash in Business Lending
April 22, 2016
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Local banks were not providing good business service lending, so Arizona State stepped in with a full range of popular services.
Strategic Planning to Make a Credit Union Stand Out
April 22, 2016
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Local Government FCU makes standing out a core part of their strategic plan.
Collaboration Brings User Feedback to the Forefront
April 22, 2016
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Better Branches, LLC is a CUSO formed out of SAFE Credit Union’s need for a more consistent service and cross-selling approach across their branch network. As with other collaborative CUSOs, Better Branches benefits from the strengths of its owners.
Doubling One Credit Union’s Footprint
April 22, 2016
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Believing that members measure convenience with points of access, Texans Credit Union launches an aggressive branching strategy.
Making Size an Advantage When Re-Branding
April 22, 2016
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Cascade Community Credit Union turned its small size into an advantage when it began a re-branding initiative.
An Effective Board Recruiting Process
April 22, 2016
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Recruiting new board members is a often a constant priority for many credit unions. Pacific Service Credit Union’s advisory director program serves a “training program” for potential candidates.
Credit Unions Helping America’s Military Community
April 22, 2016
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The Pentagon Federal Credit Union and its Foundation sponsored a special concert of American patriotic songs by the US Army Chorus and the National Men’s Chorus in Washington, DC.
The Power of Partnerships – Helping Members Become Homeowners
April 22, 2016
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Frank Pollack couldn’t be any more correct: credit union mortgages are the best for both members and their credit union. That’s certainly the case for BECU (formerly Boeing Employee’s Credit Union). Mortgage lending is a focal point for our growth and member service strategies.
Supplier Diversity
April 22, 2016
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Veridian encourages diversity not only through its membership, but also through its choices of suppliers.
A Campaign of Member Testimonials
Unitus Community Credit Union used member testimonials to widen its presence in the community and convey member value.
Arizona State Pools Resources to Make a Splash in Business Lending
Local banks were not providing good business service lending, so Arizona State stepped in with a full range of popular services.
Strategic Planning to Make a Credit Union Stand Out
Local Government FCU makes standing out a core part of their strategic plan.
Collaboration Brings User Feedback to the Forefront
Better Branches, LLC is a CUSO formed out of SAFE Credit Union’s need for a more consistent service and cross-selling approach across their branch network. ...
Doubling One Credit Union’s Footprint
Believing that members measure convenience with points of access, Texans Credit Union launches an aggressive branching strategy.
Making Size an Advantage When Re-Branding
Cascade Community Credit Union turned its small size into an advantage when it began a re-branding initiative.
An Effective Board Recruiting Process
Recruiting new board members is a often a constant priority for many credit unions. Pacific Service Credit Union’s advisory director program serves a “training program” ...
Credit Unions Helping America’s Military Community
The Pentagon Federal Credit Union and its Foundation sponsored a special concert of American patriotic songs by the US ... The Power of Partnerships – Helping Members Become Homeowners
Frank Pollack couldn't be any more correct: credit union mortgages are the best for both members and their credit union. That's certainly the case for ...
Supplier Diversity
Veridian encourages diversity not only through its membership, but also through its choices of suppliers.
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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.