Help For The Holidays And Beyond
April 27, 2023
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A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
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Best Practices For Contact Center Management
September 19, 2022
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A quintet of cooperative leaders reflect on how to best train and support remote workers in ways that promote outstanding member service.
Bob Falk On Leadership
September 19, 2022
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Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue Employees FCU. He took the helm in 2008 and since then, the cooperative has rebranded, tripled in assets, doubled in staff size, and grown membership from 57,000 to more than
An Inside Look At Organizational Change
September 19, 2022
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Methodologies to manage change abound, but these two credit unions have best practices and lessons learned that can apply to everyone.
How The TowerCares Foundation Maximizes Its Impact
July 25, 2022
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As the philanthropic organization surges past the $1 million mark, its CEO looks back on lessons learned and offers advice for those just getting started.
Making An Impact – And Getting Results
July 22, 2022
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Callahan’s 2021 Impact Survey shows the variety of ways credit unions are making a difference in their communities and advancing the industry’s philosophy of “people helping people.”
Navigating The Great Resignation: Tips From Turnover In The Senior Ranks
July 4, 2022
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Fueled by job mobility and retirement trends, credit unions are feeling the challenges of replacing C-level managers. Follow these tips for finding the right replacement, keeping projects moving, and easing the transition.
Create a Ripple Effect For Positive Impact
June 27, 2022
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A mentoring experience offered one participant the chance to better understand biases, stand in another person’s shoes, and put DEI principles into action.
A Bus, A Bar, and A Basketball Court? Welcome To Vibrant’s New HQ
June 27, 2022
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Matt McCombs has an enduring vision for his credit union that has been a decade in the making. That vision has little to do with cash machines, loan files or direct deposits, but includes basketballs, beer, and ice cream cones. It’s unconventional thinking for an unconventional organization at the crossroads of America’s heartland. McCombs, the
Impact Strategies From June 2022
June 27, 2022
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Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Best Practices For Contact Center Management
A quintet of cooperative leaders reflect on how to best train and support remote workers in ways that promote outstanding member service.
Bob Falk On Leadership
Bob Falk joined Purdue Federal Credit Union ($1.8B, West Lafayette, IN) in August 2002 as the vice president of lending at what was then Purdue ...
An Inside Look At Organizational Change
Methodologies to manage change abound, but these two credit unions have best practices and lessons learned that can apply to everyone.
How The TowerCares Foundation Maximizes Its Impact
As the philanthropic organization surges past the $1 million mark, its CEO looks back on lessons learned and offers advice for those just getting started.
Making An Impact – And Getting Results
Callahan’s 2021 Impact Survey shows the variety of ways credit unions are making a difference in their communities and advancing the industry’s philosophy of “people ...
Navigating The Great Resignation: Tips From Turnover In The Senior Ranks
Fueled by job mobility and retirement trends, credit unions are feeling the challenges of replacing C-level managers. Follow these tips for finding the right replacement, ...
Create a Ripple Effect For Positive Impact
A mentoring experience offered one participant the chance to better understand biases, stand in another person’s shoes, and put DEI principles into action.
A Bus, A Bar, and A Basketball Court? Welcome To Vibrant’s New HQ
Matt McCombs has an enduring vision for his credit union that has been a decade in the making. That vision has little to do with ...
Impact Strategies From June 2022
Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are ...
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
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The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
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How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
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