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Lessons for Future Credit Union Leaders

June 28, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

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  New leaders learn from experience, education, and the leaders who came before them. And as credit unions grow and change to keep up with the demands of members all over the country, we thought we would take a break from focusing on the future to look back on the lessons that credit union leaders […]

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The Future of Credit Union Technology

June 21, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Business Continuity Planning

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  The last year or so has become the catalyst for credit union technology growth and change, driving member services toward digital solutions faster than they have ever done before. Streamlined service and cutting-edge digital experience is no longer a luxury for businesses, it’s a necessity. Let’s discuss the future of credit union technology. 2021 […]

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Boost Your Credit Union Brand

May 17, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

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  Branding, in the information age, is hard. Because your credit union brand image doesn’t just come from you. It comes from your credit union’s interactions with every guest, affiliations with other businesses, and even its stance on social issues. Is your credit union in need of an image upgrade? Here are some tips to […]

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The Role of Personalization in the Member Experience

April 26, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

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  For more than a year, businesses and citizens have been wading through a world that has all but killed the casual conversation and public gatherings. We are more acutely aware of even the most fleeting of interactions and relationships. And that’s why personalization is becoming more important in everyday communications and transactions. Credit unions […]

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The Benefits of Embracing Digital Lending

April 19, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Business Continuity Planning

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  Digital banking trends are continuing to gain momentum as pandemic measures remain and customer preferences shift. And as these trends grow, they also expand to include more products and services. Enter digital lending. Digital lending is the migration of most or all of the lending and loan origination process to online and mobile platforms. […]

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Business Continuity Planning Best Practices

March 29, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Business Continuity Planning

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  We’ve talked previously on our blog about the difference between credit union disaster recovery and business continuity planning. A business continuity plan (BCP) is a series of protocols created to make sure an organization can keep operating during a disaster, and a disaster recovery plan is often a subset of the BCP that specifically […]

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5 Community Outreach Marketing Ideas for Credit Unions

March 22, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

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  Credit unions are unique in their positioning – they are financial institutions with a community-centered vision. This hometown, local feel is something that should be included in your marketing efforts. Nothing satisfies customers more than knowing a business can walk the walk. Here are 5 community outreach marketing ideas for your credit union. Offer […]

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4 Tips for Marketing to Gen Z

February 22, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

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  You may be thinking, why should my credit union already be marketing to Gen Z? Aren’t they a little young to be financially independent? Many news articles and social media jokes paint Gen Z (the first demographic group born after the internet was commercialized) as children or young teens. But the reality is – […]

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Credit Union Tech: Bots & Virtual Assistant Trends

February 15, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

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  Credit unions have broken their own mold. No longer thought of as anti-tech, smaller banks and credit unions are harnessing the power of new technology practices for their employees to better serve their customers. New research on the increased use of bots and virtual assistants has produced some interesting insights. Let’s take a look […]

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