Author: Alyse Knudsen
Solarity Credit Union Donates $160,000 to Support Children’s Village and MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Renovation and eExpansion
Solarity Credit Union donated $160,000 to Memorial Foundation to support its CHAMPs Capital Campaign which focuses on expanding and renovating Children’s Village and the Family Birth Center at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital.
BECU Grants $510,000 to 25 Nonprofits at 11th Annual People Helping People Awards Program
BECU announced grants totaling $510,000 to 25 nonprofits as part of its People Helping People Awards, an annual awards program that calls upon BECU members to nominate organizations that embody the credit union industry philosophy of People Helping People.
MAXX 2025 Registration Is Open! Early Pricing Through Jan. 15
MAXX is coming to Portland, Ore., on Oct. 13-16, 2025, and now is the best time to register and save on full badge pricing!
$1.87 Billion Green Lending Grant Program Open for Credit Unions: Deadline Dec. 18
Credit unions are invited to submit a pre-qualification form for the Inclusiv Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy’s new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) green lending grant program by Dec. 18.
2025 Leadership Institute and Advanced Leadership Programs Unlock Your Potential: Early Pricing Through Dec. 16.
Registration for GoWest leadership programs’ 2025 cohorts is now open to emerging and seasoned credit union professionals, with early pricing available through Dec. 16.
Brute Force Fraud 101
Brute force fraud involves perpetrators using iterative trial and error tests on partial card information to validate credit or debit card data that was obtained illicitly – often through criminal techniques such as phishing or skimming.
Credit Union West Employees Donate Over $9,000 to Help Families Facing Homelessness
Credit Union West employees partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,105.04 to Agape House of Prescott, Ariz.
A Force for Good: First Tech’s Giving Contribution Exceeds $3.5 Million
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced, in honor of Giving Tuesday, that it has contributed more than $3.5 million in 2024 to over 100 nonprofit organizations across Oregon, Washington, and California.
iQ Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Ridgefield, Wash., Branch and Expands into Sherwood, Ore.
IQ Credit Union announced that it broke ground on its new Ridgefield, Wash., branch and plans for a branch in Sherwood, Ore.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Teams Up with Unitus Community Credit Union for Giving Tuesday
In celebration of “Giving Tuesday” on Dec. 3, Unitus Community Credit Union and quarterback Dillon Gabriel made a $2,500 donation to Kidsports of Eugene, Ore.
Elevations Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Local Thanksgiving Food Drives
Elevations Credit Union made two generous donations totaling $10,000 to help two local Colorado food drives reach their goals of helping ensure warm meals this holiday season.
Numerica Credit Union Gives $120,000 in Transformative Grants
Three Eastern and Central Washington nonprofits are set to receive a transformative $120,000 Member Impact Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines with support from Numerica Credit Union.
Driving Collective Impact: Three Credit Union Leaders Join the GoWest Foundation Board
The GoWest Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new credit union leaders to the Foundation Board.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Promotes Damian Laviolette to Chief Information Officer
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced the promotion of technology and cybersecurity expert Damian Laviolette to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
Cyber Insurance: The What, Why and How
Cyber insurance is a hot topic right now, and for good reason. Adoption rates and insurance premiums have skyrocketed in the last 18 months in part due to the sheer volume of ransomware events and ensuing widespread media coverage bringing them to the forefront.
Solarity Credit Union Makes Surprise Donation of $800,000 to YWCA Yakima
Solarity Credit Union executives surprised YWCA Yakima representatives on Nov. 5 with an $800,000 donation to the organization’s “Bringing It Home” capital campaign.
Credit Union West Hosts Grand Opening for New Biltmore Branch in Phoenix
Credit Union West celebrated its new Biltmore branch in Phoenix with a grand opening event that brought together members of the community including the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, service members from Luke Air Force Base, and local non-profit organizations that partner with the credit union.
Columbia Credit Union McKibbin Legacy Classic Raises Astonishing $174,847 for Nonprofits
The 8th annual Columbia Credit Union McKibbin Legacy Classic, a charity golf tournament organized by Columbia Credit Union that pays tribute to the late John McKibbin, raised $174,847 for community nonprofit organizations.
Colorado’s Front Range Nonprofits Receive $70,000 from The Local Change Foundation
The Local Change Foundation, formerly known as Elevations Credit Union’s Elevations Foundation, announced it has awarded $70,000 to 12 nonprofit organizations across Colorado’s Front Range.
CEO JoAn Sanders Retires from Cheney Federal Credit Union After 34 Years
Cheney Federal Credit Union has announced the retirement of CEO JoAn Sanders after nearly 34 years of service to the credit union and its members.
Spreading Cheer: Gesa Credit Union Is Seattle Christmas Market’s Exclusive Financial Institution Sponsor
Gesa Credit Union announced it is returning for the second year as the exclusive financial institution sponsor of the Seattle Christmas Market, a cherished holiday tradition rooted in the Pacific Northwest.