Faith-based credit unions

Episode 15 - Stephanie Smith (April 2022)

Release Date: 04/12/2022

Description: Did you know that there is a museum in Manchester, NH dedicated to the credit union industry?  Neither did we.  But there is!  This month Stephanie Smith, Executive Director of America's Credit Union Museum, joins the Frogcast to share the amazing story of how the museum was started, what exhibits you will find inside the museum, and how the museum's outreach actually blossomed during Covid.  The museum is housed in the birthplace of America's credit unions, and it exists to document and spread the story of our founding as a movement.  Listen in to learn something new about credit unions, reground yourself in the idea of "People Helping People", and hear some great stories of how this spirit carries on in the museum's work today. Interviewers: Nate Burns and Shonna Shearson Producers: Steve Schmidle and Ryan Kane Set Decorators: Robert York and Original Ryan Olsen

Explicit: No

GAC 2024 highlights, part 2

Release Date: 03/21/2024

Description: Find the first crop of stories from America’s Credit Unions’ 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) on last week’s podcast, where credit union leaders discussed small credit unions, member service, fintech, advocacy, and more.We’re back at it this week with America’s Credit Unions’ Samira Salem, Northwest Community Credit Union’s Jose Garcia, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions’ Mike Reuter, Defense Credit Union Council’s Tony Hernandez, and Olympic gold medalist Shaun White.Listen in as America’s Credit Unions Deputy Editor Bill Merrick and Associate Editor Brock Fritz talk with these credit union advocates about diversity, equity, and inclusion; advocacy, servicemember credit unions, and more.

Explicit: No

Faith-based credit unions

Release Date: 12/11/2020

Description: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This proverb sums up the mission of faith-based credit unions and the Faith Based Credit Union Alliance. The alliance, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in September, embraces collaboration to move its member credit unions—and their members—forward together. This episode of the CUNA News Podcast features Drs. Joronda and Hiram Crawford, board members at $1.4 million asset Israel Methcomm Federal Credit Union in Chicago, and Robin Hollis, regional director for the Illinois Credit Union League.  They discuss how faith-based credit unions differ from their mainstream counterparts, relying primarily on volunteers to serve their tight-knit memberships. They also explain how the Faith Based Credit Union Alliance fosters collaboration among its member credit unions, what mainstream credit unions can learn from faith-based credit unions, and more.

Explicit: No

Provider solutions

Release Date: 02/12/2021

Description: It’s been almost a year since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic triggered nationwide lockdowns, remote work arrangements, and other massive challenges across the country. Through it all, credit unions have adapted and innovated to continue to serve members—but it hasn’t been easy. Fortunately, credit unions don’t have to go it alone. Groups like CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) work with credit unions to identify their business challenges and find solutions through industry providers. This episode of the CUNA News Podcast features Barb Lowman, president of CSS. Lowman shares what credit unions should know about CSS, including how it works with providers and the changes CSS has made to serve credit unions effectively during the pandemic. She also highlights some of the ways providers have supported credit unions and suggests a few solutions credit unions should consider in the days ahead.

Explicit: No

Business Forum

Release Date: 09/07/2020

Authors: David

Description: The importance of credit unions.

Explicit: No

Credit Union Roundtable

Release Date: 08/17/2020

Authors: Cooperative Credit Union

Description: Credit Union Roundtable will feature interviews and discussions supporting the many initiatives of CCUA’s member credit unions, from topics in financial literacy and elder financial exploitation to talk of credit union values and the many ways credit unions give back to the community.

Explicit: No

CUDA's Standing Orders Podcast

Release Date: 04/28/2021

Authors: Credit Union Development Association (CUDA)

Description: A podcast specially designed to inform and support member credit unions

Explicit: No

Credit Union Exam Solutions Presents With Flying Colors

Release Date: 01/10/2022

Authors: Mark Treichel's Credit Union Exam Solutions

Description: Tips for Credit Unions Success on the NCUA Examination. Brought to you by Mark Treichel's Credit Union Exam Solutions.

Explicit: No

Talking Credit Unions with Chris Smith

Release Date: 08/12/2020

Authors: Chris Smith

Description: These podcasts aim to communicate topics of interest from the world of credit unions targeted at managers, directors and other activists within the world of credit unions. I'm a long term supporter of credit unions and have served on the board of directors of several credit unions. This is a not for profit venture and my time is donated pro-bono. I am constantly on the look-out for stories and topics of interest to credit unions especially, but not exclusively, in the UK and Ireland. Contact me: [email protected] A contribution to my costs has been made by Swoboda Research Centre and I rely on them for additional distribution and inspiration. 

Explicit: No

Vermont Credit Unions On Air

Release Date: 09/13/2020

Authors: Podcasts by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

Description: The majority of Vermonters are member-owners of a financial cooperative Vermont credit union, supported by the Association of Vermont Credit Unions.

Explicit: No

Cork Credit Unions

Release Date: 04/28/2021

Authors: Cork Credit Unions

Description: All things Credit Union related in Cork!

Explicit: No

Imagine the Difference

Release Date: 04/23/2021

Authors: NetGiver

Description: Imagine the Difference brings listeners to the intersection of credit unions and nonprofit organizations. We shine a spotlight on the mechanics behind, and mutual benefits of, this unique relationship. We help credit unions elevate their cause marketing for member engagement, and guide nonprofits in the formation of a successful credit union partnership.

Explicit: No

Credit Union Discussions

Release Date: 04/08/2021

Authors: Michael Byrne

Description: Hosted by Core Credit Union CEO Michael Byrne, Credit Union Discussions dives into topical issues in the Credit Union sector focusing on innovative solutions by bringing the expertise of leading voices working in and supporting Credit Unions

Explicit: No

The Simplicity Show

Release Date: 04/27/2021

Authors: Simplicity Credit Union

Description: Welcome to the Simplicity Show where we talk about everything awesome about Credit Unions and the world!

Explicit: No

Sprout & Harvest - Growing Credit Unions

Release Date: 08/25/2020

Authors: Ron Cann

Description: A podcast devoted to helping credit unions attract, retain and grow relationships with members and prospective members.

Explicit: No