We’ve all seen the “Big Check” photos. Credit unions commonly post them to their websites and social media accounts to demonstrate their commitment to the community. While these photos are a nice way to show your members that you’re supporting great causes…Read more Beyond the Big Check: How to Engage Members Around Community Giving
Small businesses matter. They are a catalyst for growth in our economy and a powerful force in creating thriving and equitable communities. They also offer individuals a unique opportunity to better their financial situation. But access matters, too. Consider this startling statistic:…Read more How a Deposit Account Can Transform an Underserved Community
Young adults care about climate change. As revealed by a recent Pew Research Center survey, “Younger Americans – Millennials and adults in Generation Z – stand out… particularly for their high levels of engagement with the issue of climate change.” Talk of…Read more Divestment and Climate Justice: An Untapped Opportunity for Credit Unions?
If there’s anything we’ve learned from COVID, it’s that the future is uncertain. Over the past 18 months, credit unions across the country have done an impressive job finding ways to rapidly pivot and to serve members as their communities dealt with…Read more 5 Things We Hope Credit Unions Keep Doing in the New Normal
It’s officially Pride Month! Last year, we saw many credit unions celebrating Pride Month and particularly enjoyed this roundup from CUNA featuring notable Pride-related tweets. We love blog posts and social media graphics, but we particularly appreciate efforts by credit unions and banks to…Read more How Credit Unions Are Celebrating Pride Month
This article first appeared in CUInsight.com and is Part II of a four-part series about digital responsibility. Credit unions pride themselves on being socially responsible, and with good reason. Social responsibility is one of the nine credit union operating principles, and the…Read more Are Your Digital Tools Socially Responsible? 3 Questions You May Not Have Thought to Ask
I was talking with the CEO of a credit union this last week, and he remarked on how much the influx of deposits had driven down their net worth. We have heard about similar challenges from many of our clients. It all…Read more Wondering What To Do With All Your Deposits?
Should credit unions care about medical debt? Can they help alleviate it? George Hofheimer, former EVP of Filene (and a former podcast guest), would answer both questions with a resounding YES. He joins us to talk about why medical debt is such…Read more Medical Debt: The #1 Reason Your Members Go Bankrupt and How Credit Unions Can Help
This article first appeared in CUInsight.com and is Part I of a four-part series about digital responsibility. Digital has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives, and even more so over the past year. There are plenty of benefits to digital, like…Read more Digital is Not Always Green: 5 Ways to Be Environmentally Responsible in the Digital Space