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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Convention 2019: Why You Can’t Afford to Miss It!
Under: Young Professional
The League’s Annual Convention & Exposition is a credit union professional’s best value for honing your skills, growing your credit union, expanding your connections, and supporting the Movement–and we can’t wait to show you what’s in store for this year…
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Case Study: Multi-Wave Household Acquisition Campaign Results in 340% ROMI
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A year-long, seven-wave campaign resulted in five waves with ROMIs of 300% or greater, with the highest reaching 400%.
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5 Ways to Increase Account Holder Loyalty in 2019
Under: Uncategorized
As you kick off your strategy for 2019, here are five things you can do to ensure you are providing reliable advice and the resources your account holders need to maintain their financial well-being.
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What past attendees have said about Convention
Under: Lending & Collections, Young Professional
If you’re on the fence about participating, these testimonials from previous attendees might be your convincer!
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2019 Convention theme: Move Forward
Under: Uncategorized
The largest gathering of credit union professionals all year is just ahead, and completes its three-year thematic focus on the uniqueness that drives credit union success.
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2019-2020 Leadership & Committee Assignments
Under: Advocacy
See who is part of the leadership for the 2019-2020 legislative session- are they in your district?
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Credit unions honored with International Credit Union Day proclamation
Under: Advocacy, Lending & Collections, Young Professional
Governor Scott Walker proclaimed Thursday, October 18 Credit Union Day in Wisconsin, honoring credit unions for a job well done!
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Saver’s Sweepstakes begins in Wisconsin
Under: Advocacy, Lending & Collections, Saver's Sweepstakes, Young Professional
The first Saver’s Sweepstakes accounts in Wisconsin are opening in September. The program not only creates excitement among members about their credit union while increasing their savings, but also establishes a long-term visibility and growth opportunity for credit unions.
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Credit Unions’ Saver’s Sweepstakes® to Help Consumers Improve Financial Security
Under: Press Release, Saver's Sweepstakes
This new saving incentive program offers consumers chances to win cash for increasing their savings balances. Members of participating credit unions will begin opening prize-linked savings accounts in September.
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Saver’s Sweepstakes®: WI Credit Unions Offer Members $100K in Cash Prizes
Under: Saver's Sweepstakes
Besides capitalizing on the tremendous media attention that prize-linked savings offers, the participating credit unions are using the cash prize incentive to help members build up their emergency funds.