Is “ownership and economic opportunity for all” an idealistic pipe dream, or is it an achievable goal? Self-Help Credit Union would like to think the latter. Its mission statement embodies the credit union’s penchant for thinking big and pushing the boundaries of…Read more How Self-Help Credit Union Helps Communities Help Themselves
Bank collapses, recession forecasts, and rising interest rates, oh my! If there’s anything we know for certain, it’s that uncertainty is here to stay. As much as we’ve tried to get back to “normal,” the volatility that Covid set in motion seems…Read more Healthy Growth in the Age of Economic Uncertainty
Most credit unions are fiercely committed to their local communities, and we think that’s great. Sometimes, though, it’s important to take a few steps back and broaden our perspective. That’s where the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) comes in. Today, we’re…Read more How Credit Unions Can Think, And Act, Globally
If you’re a credit union marketer who feels like you should be doing more with automation and personalization, but you’re not sure how, you’re not alone. Kristin Harrison, Director of Business Development for WebStrategies, joins us to talk about why personalization has…Read more Does Your Credit Union Struggle with Personalization? Here’s How To Get it Right.
The “About” pages on credit union websites are full of stories about humble beginnings—small groups of people getting together to pool their resources. Nueva Esperanza Credit Union has a similar story, but with one crucial difference: It was founded in 2010. This…Read more How to Start a Credit Union from the Trunk of Your Car
Credit unions have long been enthusiastic champions of their communities, but can they be doing more? How can they think outside the box to catalyze social change? Sharee Adkins, GoWest Credit Union Association Chief Impact Officer and Foundation Executive Director, joins us…Read more How Credit Unions Can Catalyze Social Change
Most credit union employees are familiar with the cooperative principles, including Principle #6: Cooperation Among Cooperatives. Yet while credit unions have a proven track record of collaboration, it seems this principle has yet to be fully realized between credit unions and other cooperatives….Read more What Cooperation Among Cooperatives Looks Like in Practice
Credit unions are known for the emphasis they place on building authentic human relationships with their members. But at the same time, digital advances and other trends are transforming the financial industry, pushing credit unions to keep growing beyond the small size…Read more What Does it Mean to Bank on a Human Scale?
Credit unions have always been better cooperators than competitors. The joint investments of five Washington-based credit unions to the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF) is a shining example of the “cooperation among cooperatives” principle in action. The greater Seattle area is one…Read more How Five Credit Unions Joined Forces to Tackle Affordable Housing