December 09 2020

December 07, 2020

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News

Consumer Advocates Can't Wait for Biden

With the Biden Administration set to begin next year, consumer groups release a list of policy priorities.

Feature

Mitigating COVID Conference Risks

Peter Strozniak | December 07, 2020

While most CU events were cancelled due to COVID, a few bold organizations held in-person gatherings.

Editors\'Columns

Email & Contactless Community Giving

Michael Ogden | December 07, 2020

In 2020, the term "giving" has taken on extra weight, meaning and importance for millions and millions of people in our country.

Beating Burnout With Books

Natasha Chilingerian | December 03, 2020

Burnout, traditionally tied to work-related stress, manifests itself in other ways, and that's become apparent this year especially.

Focus Report: CUs in the Community

Credit Unions Rebuild Communities Amid Pandemic Challenges

Jim Duplessis | December 07, 2020

Salal CU's foundation finds a partner to support its goal of increasing housing security.

Now Is the Time to Transform Your Giving Efforts

Alexzandra Shade | December 07, 2020

It's time to challenge the way things historically have been done, strategically focus on equity and align with the values of the CU movement.

'Concern for Community' Calls for New Actions From Credit Unions

Taylor C. Nelms & Elry Armaza | December 07, 2020

Filene shares the key areas where CUs are focusing their giving, and how they can succeed in the giving arena going forward.

Community Events & Sponsorships, Financial Education Biggest Credit Union Giving Targets

Natasha Chilingerian & timschafer | December 07, 2020

See an overview of CU philanthropic giving, plus guidance for how CUs can integrate and maximize their efforts, based on Filene's research.

Making Communities Better Places – Even During a Pandemic

Joe Newberry | December 07, 2020

Redstone FCU's CEO discusses how the CU pivoted its community partnership strategy to make a difference in 2020.

Guest Opinion

2020's Biggest Lesson: HR Is About 'Taking Care of Each Other'

Steven Shaffner | December 07, 2020

Sharonview FCU's SVP of people strategy shares his top 10 lessons learned in 2020 - his first year leading people.

News to Know

Community News

Credit Unions Kick Off the Holiday Charitable Giving Season

Natasha Chilingerian | November 25, 2020

CUs deliver Thanksgiving meals, donate books and support health care workers, among other activities.

People

Credit Union Professionals Dive Into New Roles

Natasha Chilingerian | November 30, 2020

BECU hires its first vice president of DEI; CUSO Emergifi hires a new executive.