By turning March 25 into “325 Day,” the credit union helped launch a civic celebration that has become an annual event.
VSECU participates in a number of programs to improve the lives of the members and communities it serves. Serious support for a range of groups and projects should not be surprising coming from the second-largest credit union in Vermont one that prides itself on being a values-based organization that publicly focuses on member economic prosperity,
Three ways credit unions are delivering on a promise to support members, neighborhoods, communities, and more.
Member-directed giving, values-based programs, and the cooperative spirit all guide VSECU’s efforts to leave a positive impact on its community.
Five cooperatives provide the final piece of public-private funding needed to launch a 277-unit project in suburban King County.
A scholarship program in North Carolina provides more than $1 million annually to statewide community colleges for continuing education and career planning.
Afena FCU partners with a local foundation to take on payday lenders with long-term, low-rate loans with a savings component and financial counseling.
Ent, Genisys, and Corning credit unions have each taken different approaches to offer much-needed support to area establishments.
Locating call centers across its North Carolina footprint maximizes building space for SECU and provides jobs in high unemployment areas.
A history with nonprofits and actively listening to community partners helps Heather McKissick lead her to team to excel in three high-impact areas at University FCU.
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
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.
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.
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
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.
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.