Term Limits Build Governance Prowess At A Minnesota Credit Union
A new board strategy at Affinity Plus FCU results in new levels of engagement and diversity.
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A new board strategy at Affinity Plus FCU results in new levels of engagement and diversity.
Constructive action and positive impact are the product of a board engaged in servant leadership — the true calling of a Class A board.
A well-defined purpose drives member and employee engagement, which in turn drives sustainable growth.
How credit unions today are creating more profitable members through segmentation strategies.
The Ohio Credit Union League offers resources such as discussion groups and file-sharing libraries to ease the burden of complicated regulations.
Making a pledge to members in 1997 that Cascade FCU, Seattle, has no intention of merging with another financial institution Dale Kerslake, CEO, promised to pay members $100 if the CU merged and as a result changed its name, a member’s account number or closed a member’s primary branch within a five-year period. Six years and counting and there’s no payout in sight.
Disclosing executive salaries is not a regulatory issue; rather, it can be a marketplace advantage. Keeping compensation private only suggests that credit unions have something to hide.
Quantitative facts covering almost every aspect of credit union activity are abundant—and becoming even more plentiful. Many users of data are seeking answers. The issues range from the general, “How-am-I-doing?” to the specific, such as “Should-Iraise-my-NSF-fee?”
Georgetown University’s student-run credit union is cognizant of the duration of its investments and has developed strong cash positions.
A hang gliding anecdote from Jim Blaine, CEO of State Employees Credit Union, offers insight into what it takes for a credit union to truly take off.
Credit unions have come a long way with their political advocacy, but in many races there’s a need for even more.
Concentrate on four key merger elements that take into account all stakeholders.
The need for member connection is vital, so any changes should complement the credit union’s brand and mission.

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.

Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.
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.

The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.

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.

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.

Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.

Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.