How to Pick the Right Sponsorship for Your Credit Union
To further engage with their communities, credit union should consider sponsorship opportunities among local businesses and programs. But how to choose the right one? Kristin Llewelyn offers tips on making sure your partnership aligns with your credit union’s mission.
Credit Unions Secure Major Tax Status Victory
Emily Claus reports that after months of relentless campaigning, credit unions have secured a huge win in the tax exemption fight, as the House Ways and Means Committee reconciliation bill presented today failed to include any changes to the industry’s tax status.
Leveraging Outsourcing Partners to Stay Competitive
At a time when credit unions are seeking new ways to grow and break into new markets, Dennis DuFour recommends credit unions use every tool in their arsenal—including external vendors and partnerships.
Credit Union Leaders: Your Robot Butler Is Reporting For Duty
As many fear AI is here to replace workers, Rick DeLisi reminds credit unions that these tools can and should be used to support and assist employees, not take over their work.
The Characteristics of a Successful Credit Union Leader: Is It You?
As the industry faces many hurdles, Bo McDonald encourages credit union leaders to step up to the plate and out of the box to find unique solutions to overcome these challenges.
Proposed Budget Cuts Would Slash CDFI Discretionary Awards
The FY2026 budget proposal from President Trump would eliminate the Community Development Financial Institution Fund’s discretionary awards and require the CDFI Fund to allocate 60 percent of loans and investments to rural communities, reports Esteban Camargo.
An Annual Meeting that Owners Stand in Line to Attend
Chip Filson asks what your credit union is doing to create excitement about annual meetings, and shares two examples, big and small, if organizations doing their best to respect their owners.
Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Objectives for Credit Unions
When considering cybersecurity needs, Steve Soukup encourages credit unions to build a robust plan that takes into account all possibilities and involves every team in the organization, not just IT.
Financial Literacy Matters to All Generations
Financial literacy isn’t just for the youngest among our members, says CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo. As we wrap up Financial Literacy Month, we are reminded that there are members at all life stages that can use help planning for the future and protecting savings.
Losing the Language Barrier: Credit Union of Texas Launches Todos Unidos
To better meet the needs of Texas’s underserved Hispanic/Latino population, the Credit Union of Texas has launched Todos Unidos, its Spanish-language brand. Emily Claus sat down with the team to learn more about the creation of the brand and how it meets the needs of their community.
