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Origence, CuneXus Partnership Gives Credit Unions Access to Digital Storefront

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

CuneXus, the first and only digital storefront for financial institutions customers and members, today announced a strategic partnership with Origence , a leading lending technology provider for the credit union industry.

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  • CuneXus, the first and only digital storefront for financial institutions customers and members, today announced a strategic partnership with Origence , a leading lending technology provider for the credit union industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005635/en/
    This partnership provides the more than 1,100 credit unions using Origence indirect lending solutions with access to an integrated digital storefront that proactively presents members with timely, personalized, relevant and highly effective pre-approved loan offers to make financing easier.
  • Aleks Bogoeski, VP of strategic alliances at Origence, commented, This digital storefront transforms the way credit unions can support their members financially.
  • Our partnership with CuneXus provides a timely opportunity for credit unions to implement a dynamic digital experience that further simplifies the lending process, as member spending returns to a normal, post-pandemic pace.

Credit Union of Colorado Chooses Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Platform to Deliver Better, Faster, More Personalized Credit Decisions

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Credit Union of Colorado has selected its AI-powered platform.

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  • Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Credit Union of Colorado has selected its AI-powered platform.
  • The implementation will enable the credit union to make stronger, faster credit decisions and enhance financial options for its members.
  • Through Scienaptics AI-enabled credit underwriting platform, credit access for the credit unions members will be further enhanced.
  • We are excited to deploy Scienaptic's AI-powered platform to bring instant, better and more personalized credit decisions to our members, said Chad Wilcox, senior vice president of Lending at Credit Union of Colorado.

Northwest Federal Donates over $17,000 to Local Food Pantries

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Friday, July 30, 2021

All recipient organizations are Northwest Federal Credit Union Community Partners.

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  • All recipient organizations are Northwest Federal Credit Union Community Partners.
  • The Community Partner program at Northwest Federal is a free partnership for 501(c)(3) organizations whose missions align with Northwest Federals four paths of community outreach: animal welfare, children and special needs, environment and the arts, and health and wellness.
  • Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation.
  • Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Va., Northwest Federal's Why is to serve and inspire to transform lives.

On Tap Credit Union Wins Best Credit Union/Bank in Arvada and Golden for the Second Year in a Row

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Taking care of our members financial needs and future goals is something we deeply care about, said On Tap Credit Union President and CEO Tracie Wilcox.

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  • Taking care of our members financial needs and future goals is something we deeply care about, said On Tap Credit Union President and CEO Tracie Wilcox.
  • At On Tap Credit Union, we approach money a little differently.
  • Anyone interested in learning more about On Tap Credit Union can request a call back here, www.ontapcu.org/about-us/contact-us or visit our website.
  • Formerly Coors Credit Union, On Tap Credit Union is a full-service cooperative financial institution serving people living and working in Jefferson, Denver, Boulder, and Larimer counties.

Nonprofits Using Qgiv’s Online Fundraising Tools Raised 5% More Than the Average Nonprofit in 2020

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Nonprofits using Qgivs tools last year raised 5% more than the national averageQgiv clients in the arts sector raised 2% more, faith-based clients raised 5% more, human services raised 39% more, and international affairs raised 7% more.

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  • Nonprofits using Qgivs tools last year raised 5% more than the national averageQgiv clients in the arts sector raised 2% more, faith-based clients raised 5% more, human services raised 39% more, and international affairs raised 7% more.
  • A combination of unlimited customer support and easy-to-use fundraising technology helped Qgiv clients raise more than their peers last year.
  • Unlimited support and training, plus free virtual workshops on a variety of fundraising and nonprofit leadership topics, provided extra support to Qgivs nonprofit clients throughout the pandemic.
  • Nonprofits using Qgivs comprehensive fundraising platform can use digital tools for peer-to-peer fundraising, app and web-based auctions, text fundraising, online donation forms, events, and more.

NAFCU Services Invites Credit Union Professionals to the 2021 Innovation Spotlight

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

NAFCU Services invites credit union professionals to take part in the 2021 Innovation Spotlight , a virtual event gathering hundreds of attendees each year, to be held July 28 at 1 PM ET.

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  • NAFCU Services invites credit union professionals to take part in the 2021 Innovation Spotlight , a virtual event gathering hundreds of attendees each year, to be held July 28 at 1 PM ET.
  • Over the past 18 months we have seen credit unions embrace innovation and ingenuity like never before.
  • An independent panel of credit union professionals and industry experts selected the 25 finalists of the NAFCU 2021 Innovation Awards .
  • To join these award-winning innovators and industry experts on the next-gen solutions, credit union professionals can register for the 2021 Innovation Spotlight at nafcu.org/innovation2021 .

SpartanNash Foundation, Store Guests Team up to Raise $330,000 for Veteran Service Organizations

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

In addition to this fundraiser, SpartanNash provides financial support, product donations and volunteer hours to military and veteran organizations throughout the year.

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  • In addition to this fundraiser, SpartanNash provides financial support, product donations and volunteer hours to military and veteran organizations throughout the year.
  • The SpartanNash Foundation was formed in 2015 and is the charitable giving arm of SpartanNash.
  • The SpartanNash Foundation is a Michigan nonprofit corporation and is tax exempt under IRC 501(c)3.
  • Through its MDV military division, SpartanNash is a leading distributor of grocery products to U.S. military commissaries.

Service Credit Union Named to Forbes 2021 Best-in-State List

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Service Credit Union has been named to the 2021 Forbes list of top credit unions in the country.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Service Credit Union has been named to the 2021 Forbes list of top credit unions in the country.
  • Service Credit Union was founded in New Hampshire in 1957, and is currently the largest credit union in the state, with 35 branches, and 50 branches worldwide.
  • Thank you to our members for helping us achieve this recognition," said Wendy Beswick, VP-Marketing at Service Credit Union.
  • Service Credit Union is dedicated to providing a banking experience that improves our members' lives, as well as the communities in which they live.

Libro Credit Union appoints new Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, July 19, 2021

LONDON, ON, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Libro Credit Union has announced Janet Johnson as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance, effective August 3, 2021.

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  • LONDON, ON, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Libro Credit Union has announced Janet Johnson as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance, effective August 3, 2021.
  • Janet, previously the credit unions Vice President Finance and Risk, has been with Libro since December 2018, following over fifteen years in assurance and risk management at EY.
  • Janets appointment provides continuity and stability, while also creating exciting opportunities for the credit union.
  • Libro Credit Union warmly welcomes all approaches from the media.

Finopotamus Announces 2021 Tekkie Award Winners

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

SAN DIEGO, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Finopotamus, the only online resource providing in-depth technology coverage exclusively to credit unions, today announced the winners of its inaugural 2021 Tekkie Awards.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Finopotamus, the only online resource providing in-depth technology coverage exclusively to credit unions, today announced the winners of its inaugural 2021 Tekkie Awards.
  • Tekkie Award categories and winners are:
    Core Integration: Meridian Credit Union, CA $27 billion in assets, 400,000 members
    COVID-19 Response: co-winners Community First Credit Union, $695 million in assets, 60,000 members and Delta Community Credit Union, $8.3 billion in assets, 450,000 members
    Credit Union tech-talk is a technology newsletter that goes out every week to over 14,000 credit union professionals and 2,000 FinTech vendors.
  • Since 1988, we have served as a clearinghouse for technology information to the credit union movement.
  • King, John San Filippo, and Roy Urrico to bring credit unions technology news and original content not found elsewhere.