Jeanne D’Arc: A 110 Year Perspective on Sustaining Co-op Success

Jeanne D’Arc: A 110 Year Perspective on Sustaining Co-op Success

Chip Filson analyzes Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union’s 110 years of service and commitment to the community, along with lessons other credit unions can take away from its success.

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October is Cybersecurity Month—Are You Prepared?

October is Cybersecurity Month—Are You Prepared?

To kick off Cybersecurity Month, Emily Claus shares a few simple ways credit unions can use this opportunity to tighten their cybersecurity measures and educate members.

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Achieving Your Goals as a Team Part 2: Brand Champions

Achieving Your Goals as a Team Part 2: Brand Champions

In the follow-up to his article on marketing goals, Andrew Macmillan discusses your team’s brand champions, how to identify them, and how to connect with them.

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Congress Passes Funding, NFIP Extension, Goes Home with Work Undone

Congress Passes Funding, NFIP Extension, Goes Home with Work Undone

Congress managed to keep much of the federal government and the National Flood Insurance Program funded before leaving for the campaign trail last week but punted on many major issues—either preferring to consider them in a lame duck session or not at all, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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The Benefits of Virtual Office Hours

The Benefits of Virtual Office Hours

Virtual Manager Kasey Olchowski shares her approach to virtual office hours and how they helped her stay engaged with her team from the other side of the country.

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Achieving Your Goals as a Team Part One

Achieving Your Goals as a Team Part One

In part one of his two-part series, Andrew MacMillan discusses the importance of brand recognition and understanding in cultivating an effective marketing strategy for your credit union.

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Coming to a Credit Union Near You: NCUA Examiners

Coming to a Credit Union Near You: NCUA Examiners

Tuesday, September 20, Chairman Todd Harper published a letter to federally insured credit unions announcing that the organization would be entering Phase 3 of its onsite operations plan, originally announced back in June 2020 in the midst of the global pandemic, reports Esteban Camargo.

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When the Most Important GAC Speaker Missed His Scheduled Appearance

When the Most Important GAC Speaker Missed His Scheduled Appearance

One schedule speaker was missing at GAC this year when he chose instead to help refugees at the Ukraine border; Chip Filson shares that speaker’s story and how he embodies the credit union creed of “people helping people.”

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Are You Leveraging the Advantages of a Credit Union Controlled P2P?

Are You Leveraging the Advantages of a Credit Union Controlled P2P?

While payment apps are rising in popularity, they can be inconvenient and leave members open to security risks. AJ Schalk explains the benefits of having an integrated P2P service at your credit union.

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Unlocking the Power of Financial Ratios Part Two

Unlocking the Power of Financial Ratios Part Two

Continuing their series on financial ratios, Bob Frizzle, Patrick Sickels, and Christen Lipschutz share a few additional ratio tools to utilize looking to determine a CUSO’s financial stability.

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