Credit unions are making a real difference in the lives of people and animals in their communities. In this week’s #HumanitarianHighlight, we’ll share stories of credit unions giving back to their communities.
In this week’s #humanitarianhighlight, we’re observing credit unions that have taken part in charitable activities to help those in need. From fundraising contest for children to sponsoring events, these credit unions are making an impact in their communities in various ways.
This week’s #HumanitarianHighlight spotlights credit unions’ commitment to humanitarian work in their communities. From financial education programs for students to donations to animal shelters, these credit unions are spreading love and compassion in their communities in various ways.
Helping people is what credit unions do all year-round. This week, we have put together another #HumanitarianHighlight where we look at CU’s helping schools and sponsoring community events.
When the first credit union in the U.S. was opened in 1909, all banking was done by paper and, all transactions were manually processed. We have come a long way since then, but with new technology every year, there is always room for improvements. For some credit unions, now is the time for a complete core conversion to improve efficiency and allow for more data integration.
In today’s world, it is imperative to have a system that is up to date (made necessary by advancing technologies that are becoming easier for users to navigate), and a system with fewer clicks, known as a “3-click rule.”
The October blood drive was a HIT! We couldn’t have been in more awe of how it turned out and the positive response that we received. With support from the Southern California Blood Bank, we were able to break our initial goal and exceeded far above what we hoped for.
Every credit union is unique in ways that are generically defined by their FOM. Unfortunately the basic facts and figures that define membership eligibility does not convey the magical community and beneficial services that can entice potential members to grow your financial realm. Building a narrative can change the imagery of facts and figures into metaphorical flowers and fairies. Here are a few steps to get story-telling: