This is both an exciting and bittersweet episode. After recording 97 episodes of The Remarkable Credit Union, longtime host and PixelSpoke’s founder and former CEO, Cameron Madill, joins as a guest to share his top takeaways from his 20 years leading an…Read more Success, Impact, and Longevity: 3 Key Tips for Credit Union Leaders
In a movement where large asset sizes have become a badge of honor, Express Credit Union is proud to be small. They believe that their intimate size affords them the opportunity to truly know their members and to pivot quickly when faced…Read more The Power of Small: What We Can Learn from Express Credit Union
Twenty years ago, when my father and I launched a fledgling marketing agency, I had no idea it would lead me to the credit union community, to the broader cooperative economy, or to a certification in marriage counseling. If I’m going to…Read more Three Unexpected Leadership Lessons I Learned During My 20 Years As a CEO
Credit unions across the country are searching for ways to offer their underserved members pathways to homeownership. But when it comes to affordable housing, it’s clear that bolder action is needed to meaningfully move the needle. The affordable housing crisis is particularly…Read more Pushing Past No: How Verity Credit Union is Challenging the Status Quo
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
At PixelSpoke, we’re serious about giving back. In fact, community giving is written into our cooperative bylaws. Each year, we donate 10 percent of our profits to organizations that are creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Five percent of our…Read more Community Giving Spotlight: HOPE Credit Union is a Beacon of Hope
At PixelSpoke, we’re serious about giving back. In fact, community giving is written into our cooperative bylaws. Each year, we donate 10 percent of our profits to organizations that are creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Five percent of our…Read more Community Giving Spotlight: Inclusiv Champions Financial Inclusion
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