young professionals: making real impact in credit union ...€¦ · • 2014 gac crasher. holy...
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Young Professionals: Making Real Impact in Credit Union Communities
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Hi!
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Your Panelists
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Leadership Training & Impact
Rachel BarkerDirector of Branch Operations
Holy Rosary Credit UnionKansas City, MO
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Background• 18 months front line at a big bank learning the ropes of how a
financial institution works
• 1 year as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Holy Rosary Credit Union
• 6 months as a Fellow through the Federation’s CFLA program at HRCU
• 2014 GAC Crasher
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Holy Rosary Credit Union• 18 million in assets, close to 5,000 members
• Began as 1 credit union serving 1 parish in 1943 to serving 98 parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, plus other local organizations
• Focuses on the low to moderate income (LMI) population of Kansas City
• A mission that has been lasting throughout the years is ‘People helping people’.
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The Federation & HRCU
• A relationship was developed to seek out expertise on helping the LMI population
• Holy Rosary CU is a designated community development credit union through the Federation
• This led to leadership opportunities for HRCU & other CDCU credit union staff members
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Cooperative Finance Leaders for America (CFLA)
• Federation initiative to recruit and train new and emerging leaders into the credit union movement
• 6 month fellowship which began with a focus on community development finance, CU operations and rules and regulations
• Training included 1 week at Federation HQ in New York City and ongoing online webinars & updates
• Holy Rosary CU has sent 6 staff members through training
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2013
2014
2015
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Impact of Leadership Training
• Answers the question, “What’s the big picture & where do I fit in?”
• Focuses on job specific training
• Establishes a network of other young professionals in a similar credit union environment
• Opens the door to other opportunities
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Final Thoughts
• Use opportunities such as CFLA & Crashers to build leadership within organization
• Encourage your young professionals to see themselves in the big picture of the credit union
• Use training to strengthen current skill set
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Engaging Employees
Danielle BuscherLearning & Develoment Manager
West Community Credit UnionO’Fallon, MO
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Educate
• New Employee Training
• Ongoing Training
• Corporate Messages
• Encourage Education through Social Media
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Engage in the Industry
• Join the Cooperative Trust
• Apply for Crashes
• Join CUNA Council or CUES Next Gen
• Get involved in Chapters or State/Regional YP Networks
• Crash your own Board Meeting
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Engage in Community
• Look for YP Networks at the Chamber of Commerce for the communities you serve.
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Advocate• Work with your state league to provide advocacy training.
• Give them the opportunity to engage with lawmakers.
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Develop Special Opportunities
• Work with Marketing/Business Development to spread CU message.
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How we did it?
• Developed an internal network for passionate employees with a desire to work hard, learn, and engage.
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In conclusion…
• Educate them about the Cooperative Principles and CU Difference.
• Help them engage in the credit union industry and the community.
• Create opportunities to advocate.
• Create special opportunities to tap into their CU passion.
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A secret to success with our younger generation
By: christopher curry, 2015 GAC Crasher
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Background• CREDIT UNION: Hawaii First FCU• LOCATION: Big Island Hawaii• ASSET SIZE: $34 Million• NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 7,501• NUMBER OF BRANCHES: 2• NUMBER OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERS: 2• CDFI CERTIFICATION: 2007• NATIVE CERTIFIED: 2009• POSITION: Compliance and Development Manager• YEARS IN CREDIT UNION: 7 Years
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Capitalizing on your ‘Field of Dreams’
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The Relatability Factor
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Take Financial Education into the education system
• Step One: EMPOWER STAFF• CCUFC• CDCFC• Build expectations in the workplace• Step Two: Build financial education into the STRATEGIC PLAN• Money First Workshops• HUD Approved Homebuyer Education Workshops• Individual Private Counseling• Youth Money First Workshops• Step Three: Identify and Partner with ALLIES• Elementary Schools (Deposit Days)• High Schools (Financial Literacy Coursework)• University (VITA & Workshops)
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Bringing the education system into the credit union
• Accredited Internship Programs
– WHS ALEX Program
• Work Experience Programs
– UH Hilo Internship Program
• Volunteer Programs for Local High school and Colleges
– VITA Program
– Tailored Volunteer Positions
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Key Points• Young professionals can play an integral role in strategic or vision planning
for your organization
• Young professionals can bridge the gap with younger generations and increase the effectiveness of community development objectives.
– Take financial education into the education system by empowering your staff, incorporating it into your strategic plan and partnering with your allies.
– Bring the education system into the credit union through unique and empowering opportunities.
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Questions?
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Thank you.