Large Turnout for Annual State Gov’t Affairs Conference
On January 27, over 270 credit union professionals from across Wisconsin shared The Credit Union Difference with their elected officials at The League’s annual State Government Affairs Conference in Madison. During those meetings, attendees shared their support for legislation to prevent financial fraud, strengthen financial literacy education, and rein in predatory lending practices.
It’s the International Year of Cooperatives!
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting how cooperatives build a better world through their vital role in sustainable development, inclusive growth, and strengthening community resilience. As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are uniquely equipped to foster financial well-being for all through their adherence to the seven Cooperative Principles originally adopted by The International Cooperative Alliance and an emerging eighth cooperative principle set by the National Credit Union Foundation and America’s Credit Unions.
CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions support their members and communities– a monthly series.
Latest News
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Credit Unions Use CDAs to Boost “Cause Marketing” Partnership with CU4Kids
Under: System Vendor
CUNA Mutual Group—in addition to its corporate and employee donations to CU4Kids—has been introducing credit unions to a relatively new funding mechanism, the “charitable donation account” (CDA).
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Over 300 Credit Union Activists Share The Credit Union Difference at State GAC 2020
Under: Advocacy
Over 300 Credit Union Activists from across the state representing 46 Wisconsin credit unions (including a number of high school students from in-school branches) braved the January cold to share The Credit Union Difference with their legislators at the State Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Madison on Tuesday, January 21.
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Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Save Members $284 Million in 2019, $1.76 Billion in Last Decade
Under: Advocacy, Press Release
Today, over 300 Wisconsin Credit Union Activists from across the state visited lawmakers to share how credit unions are uniquely empowered to put the needs of their 3.3 million members and the communities they serve before profit.
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Reflecting on a Season of Credit Union Giving
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Here are just a few of *many* ways Wisconsin’s credit unions embodied both the spirit of the season and the spirit of The Credit Union Difference in November and December!
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A Partnership Rooted in Our Collective Purpose
Under: System Vendor
The collective power of our collaboration as credit union system partners helps us remain competitive in a rapidly changing financial services marketplace.
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Create a Win-Win by Reducing Members’ Anxiety
Under: System Vendor
Leading consulting firms, such as Forrester and Bain & Co., have long maintained emotions are key in shaping customer experience (CX) perceptions. Bain reports reducing anxiety as the key emotional element of customer experience in banking.
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The League’s New Look & Feel
Under: More on the Movement
We’ve got a whole new look and we’re ready for our closeup. And this is just the start of good things to come.
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2019 League Highlights
Under: More on the Movement
Drumroll please…here’s a snapshot of 6 ways we put your dues dollars to work in 2019!
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Make your Members’ Voices Heard at State GAC
Under: Advocacy, Young Professional
Be sure your credit union is well represented as The Movement takes over Madison for the State Government Affairs Conference on January 20. If you don’t stand up, who will?
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3 Ways to Stay Ahead of the Retirement Technology Curve
Under: System Vendor
Consumers no longer simply prefer accessible and personalized digital experiences – they expect them. Is your credit union’s employee retirement program keeping up?