Credit Union CEO Asks Congress to Boost CDFI Funding, Simplify Application
David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that Congress should increase funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions program and make it easier for credit unions and banks to become certified, Jeanne Kucey, chief executive officer of the JetStream Federal Credit Union told a Senate Subcommittee.
How to Get Your Members to Fall Back in Love with You
If you’ve noticed the love between your credit union and its members fading, now is the time to step in! Emily Claus shares how you can remind your members why they fell in love with your credit union in the first place and reignite the spark.
CU Pride Strives to Increase LGBTQ Representation in the Credit Union Industry
Linda Bodie, Chief + Innovator of Element Federal Credit Union, went two decades without coming across another LGBTQ+ member in the credit union industry. Now, she’s a co-founder of CU Pride, an organization for LGBTQ+ credit union employees. Emily Claus sat down with Bodie to learn more about the organization’s creation and goals.
Trust the Future to Those Willing to Lead
With the NCUA passing a proposed rule 2-1 requiring succession planning at all federally insured credit unions, Randy Karnes shares his thoughts on what “broad discretion” actually means and what credit unions should be focusing on.
House Passes Marijuana Banking Measure for Sixth Time
The House passed marijuana banking legislation for the sixth time, sending it to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Building and Maintaining a Strong Team
Creating a well-rounded and supportive team requires more than a few ice breakers and trust-building exercises. Laura Welch-Vilker dives into the consistent effort and tactics that go into building and maintaining a team.
Bluestone’s Digital Expansion: Where Credit Union Meets FinTech
When Bluestone Federal Credit Union needed a way to service a large number of counties at once, they found their solution in the form of an online-only, FinTech-inspired expansion to their credit union. But how does a completely digital branch function under a physical credit union? And how can FinTech and credit unions combine? Emily Claus met with President Jeff Jorgensen to learn more.
The Secret to Planning a Hybrid Event
Julie Gessner sat down with friend and hybrid meeting expert Michelle Bottrall to talk about how it’s not enough to just do in-person or online-only events; you need to provide attendees with a hybrid experience.
CFPB to Consumers: Tell Us About ‘Junk Fees’
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is directly appealing to consumers to provide details about so-called “junk fees” they have been charged by financial services providers, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Don’t Let Your Process Documentation Fall by the Wayside
Every member of your team is a link in your organization’s chain. Losing a team member means a break in the chain where both information and processes are lost. This is why, Brendan Lindsey argues, it is critical for everyone in your organization to document their processes.
