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Deadline for CUNA Awards Submission, This Friday, June 24

6/22/2022

 
The deadline to submit projects for the annual Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring and Desjardins Financial Education recognition programs is this Friday, June 24. Submitted projects should have primarily taken place during 2021. 

​​Links to the individual award applications are below. Those who enter will compete with other credit unions in the same asset category. 
  • Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award recognizes credit unions that promote social responsibility. In particular, the focus of the award is to draw attention to external credit union projects and activities that benefit the community. 
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  • ​Louise Herring Award for Philosophy-in-Action focuses on the internal programs and services of a credit union. Credit unions who received the award have demonstrated the practical application of the credit union philosophy within the actual operations of the credit union.
 
  • Desjardins Youth and Adult Financial Education Awards recognizes the leadership of individual credit unions and chapters on behalf of youth and adult financial education. Activities eligible for consideration include those that raise awareness and marshal resources on behalf of financial literacy.

​​Award entries are judged by the Dakotas Credit Union Association Awards Committee to ensure unbiased results. The winners in each award category will advance to CUNA’s national contest where they will compete with credit unions across the country, with judging to take place this fall. 

Full program details and FAQs are available on the MnCUN Awards Page. Contact Julia Miller, MnCUN Director of Communications with questions by email at [email protected].

The Social Media Blitz Is Right Around the Corner!

6/21/2022

 
Ready to help start AUTHENTIC, HIGH-ENERGY CONVERSATION on why we love our credit unions?

​The July 29, 2022 Social Media Blitz is almost here! We’re going all out to unleash the full power of the CU message worldwide! Are you all set to share your credit union love story, and encourage your members, family and friends to do the same?  Together, we can “like,” “share,” “tweet,” and “post” credit union awareness into top trending status! 
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  • GOAL: Raise awareness about credit unions and share stories about the amazing things they do! We’re taking this positive message to all social platforms.

  • RESOURCES: Visit the resource hub for everything you’ll need make plans for engaging your members in this exciting, nationwide collaboration. You’re welcome to personalize these materials with your own branding, design your own content, and add those unique touches that will speak to your membership.

  • TIMING: To make the biggest impact, we all must post on the same day, with the same hashtag!  Mark your calendar for Friday, July 29, 2022, and get ready to raise awareness using #ilovemycreditunion!

​Remember, it’s all about inspiring credit union teams and members to share what’s best about their CU experience on all social media platforms. We’re counting on you to make this year’s campaign an even bigger victory for credit unions!

If you have any questions about ways your credit union can participate, contact [email protected]

Hike the Hill with MnCUN, Sept. 20 -22

6/21/2022

 
Hike the Hill returns in-person to connect credit union representatives with federal legislators and talk about top credit union issues in Washington, D.C. During Hike the Hill visits, credit union professionals and board members meet with the entire Minnesota Congressional Delegation and typically visit the Board members of the National Credit Union Administration.

​​​​Meetings will be scheduled on various days during the week of September 19th to allow for maximum flexibility for members of Congress to able to attend. Once meetings have been scheduled, attendees will receive a calendar invitation from Network staff with the exact date and time.

With questions about Hike the Hill, contact MnCUN Director of Governmental Affairs Ryan Smith by email or at 651-288-5533.
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Why Multicultural Business Strategy is Essential to All Credit Unions

6/21/2022

 
By Opal Tomashevska, Director, Multicultural Business Strategy, CUNA Mutual Group. This article is provided as part of MnCUN's partnership with CUNA  Mutual Group. 

As I talk with credit unions around the country, I’ve been able to engage with many in the movement around multicultural business strategy, and there is one message I repeat over and over.

​To be competitive and to live up to our founding principle of people helping people, multicultural business strategy isn’t optional. It’s essential.

While multicultural business strategy is gaining traction in our industry, there are still some who believe that for their community or their credit union, it doesn’t apply. But that thinking doesn’t match our reality. Take a look at the evidence:
  • Over the last five years, multicultural consumers accounted for 100% of U.S. population growth and 61% of credit union growth. [1]
  • By the year 2044, the U.S. population is projected to be more than half multicultural. [2]
  • Multicultural consumers have buying power. For example:
    • Black and Hispanic consumers are almost two times more likely to purchase payment protection when compared to white consumers. [3]
    • Fewer Hispanic and Asian consumers have owned life insurance, but are buying it at a higher rate now, and overall Black Americans have the most life insurance than any other demographic group. [4]
    • Purchasing power of Asian consumers is growing at a rate more than three times that of white consumers and purchasing power of Hispanic consumers is growing at a rate more than double white consumers. [5]

Focusing on multicultural consumers is not a nice to have or an add on. If you are going to stay competitive and not fall behind, it’s an essential part of your core business strategy.

The same multicultural business strategies that enhance empowering relationships with members when focusing on race, age, ethnicity, and culture, extend to your ability to better serve members along all aspects of diversity including gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, and socioeconomic status.

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Registration Open for LEAD 22 – MnCUN’s Rebranded Fall Leadership Event

6/15/2022

 
​Registration is now open for LEAD 22 – MnCUN’s rebranded Fall Leadership Conference. Join us at Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd Wednesday, September 14 through Friday, September 16, 2022. The conference topics will focus on all things Leadership, featuring industry experts providing insight and relevant information on top credit union issues. Sessions throughout the event are designed for both credit union professionals and board members. ​With educational sessions and recreation opportunities, this event provides an opportunity to come together in person with your credit union colleagues for a conference of learning, networking, and fun!
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Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open. See our LEAD 22 Conference page for more information.
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Regional Bus Wraps Bring Your Money Further Messaging to Greater MN

6/14/2022

 
In conjunction with the debut of a new national creative platform to help move consumers from awareness to action, new bus wraps were launched this spring in multiple cities and routes through out Minnesota. Messaging is localized to encourage consumers to look to their local credit union to help their money go further. MnCUN is also rolling out the new creative in our digital advertising channels; and plans are underway for events this summer.
​One of the easiest ways contributing credit unions can connect their marketing efforts to the Your Money Further™ program is by using the social media packs. These assets are available on Contributor HQ for all participants to use in their organic social media channels and include options to co-brand graphics and videos. If you need assistance accessing the Contributor Headquarters please reach out to Andrea Molnau, VP Communications & Engagement.
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​The ongoing investment Minnesota Credit Unions have made to boost consumer awareness is paying benefits in growth and knowledge of consumers across the state. Minnesota was the first state to launch the national Credit Union Consumer Awareness Initiative in 2019 and since then, has seen both increased average membership growth and consumer familiarity of credit unions. More information is available on MnCUN’s Awareness page. 

Join An Upcoming Multicultural Opportunity Webinar Series Reminder

6/14/2022

 
Is your credit union looking to leverage Multicultural Opportunities in your market? Please join us for a series of webinars that connect the MnCUN Multicultural Opportunity Report with actionable examples for your credit union and your communities to grow and prosper. Presented by Coopera, a full-service multicultural analytics and consulting firm, the series continues on June 22nd; and August 10th. All sessions will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Further descriptions of each session are noted below. Follow this link to register.

June 22: Opportunities for Credit Unions to Serve Growing Multicultural Populations in MN
This session will provide a further “deep dive” into the financial needs of Mexicans, Hmong, and African Americans – which are the largest growing ethnic groups in Minnesota. We’ll share practical examples of how credit unions can meet those needs via products, community outreach, staff, and more. This is session is particularly useful for credit unions looking to enhance outreach and services for Minnesota’s immigrant/refugee and African-American communities.

August 10: How can we do better? Addressing and closing the Wealth Gaps in Minnesota
Our final session will focus on the current wealth gaps in Minnesota. We’ll take a closer look at our own bias around lending, branding, and risk; and explore practical ways to overcome those biases to improve financial wellbeing for all.

There's Power in Numbers: Update Project Zip Code

6/14/2022

 
CUNA's Project Zip Code is a powerful advocacy tools that allows the Minnesota Credit Union Network to share with individual legislators how many credit union members are in their districts.
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Applications Now Open for 2022/2023 Tristate Mentorship Match

6/14/2022

 
The Tristate Mentor Match is a 12-month program designed to build, grow, support, and inspire credit union professionals in their careers and commitment to the Credit Union Movement. It envisions relationships based upon commitment, common goals and expectations, and mutual trust and respect, in which both the mentee and mentor grow in the process.

This program is a partnership among the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions and the Wisconsin Credit Union League to expand our reach and bring our collective members a rich and diverse opportunity to network and grow. 

“I think this mentorship program was one of the best ideas and collaborations I have ever been a part of! My mentor has been FANTASTIC and I am still trying to figure out how the team was able to match us so perfectly. She has been vital to my recent successes and helped me find more confidence within my role, my development, and myself. I highly recommend this program!” Caitlin Brama, Branch Manager, Financial One Credit Union.

​Applications are now open for both mentees and mentors. Deadline to apply is August 5, 2022, and the program kicks off in September. More information is available on our online mentorship page.
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