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  • Paul Revere Award
    The Paul Revere Award is awarded to the credit union grassroots activist of the year. This award is intended for the individual who regularly and effectively trumpets the battle cry of the credit union community just as Paul Revere did in his day. The award is based on the grassroots contacts that have been made by individuals and reported to NAFCU. The award will be presented at NAFCU's Congressional Caucus.
  • Training and Compliance

    The complexity of regulatory compliance takes a credit union away from what it does best.

    The following Preferred Partners offer training and compliance solutions that make credit unions more efficient and allow them to get back to the business of helping members.

  • Maximize Your Membership

    Welcome to NAFCU! The needs of credit unions are our priority, and the dedication of our staff is what makes us a unique and proud supporter of our members.

  • Connect in Washington
    Connect in Washington at NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus offering special networking events for credit union professionals and legislative experts.
  • Registration Fees
    Registration fees for the 2013 NAFCU Congressional Caucus, including early bird discounts, member and nonmember fees.
  • Program At-A-Glance
    NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus program-at-a-glance.
  • Conferences

    NAFCU conferences are designed to help strengthen and accelerate your career and your credit union’s mission. You will benefit from industry-leading presenters and exclusive networking events in locations across the country. Whatever your career path may be, NAFCU has a conference or school to help you grow and reach new heights!

  • Master Your Exam: Issues, Tips and Insight from NCUA

    August 8, 2012 
    2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EDT
    Available until August 8, 2013

    Among the many challenges that credit unions face, the NCUA exam continues to be a top concern. To help alleviate the pressure, NCUA wants to create a collaborative examination setting for credit unions and examiners. Join NAFCU and NCUA during this must-attend webcast and capitalize on hearing what NCUA is looking for from credit unions to ensure a straightforward, collaborative examination process.

    During this webcast, NCUA Director of the Office of Examination and Insurance Larry Fazio will detail current and upcoming exam issues with special focus on operation risk.

    Participants will also walk away with: 

        • The expertise to develop a productive exam process 
        • A checklist for NCUA exam preparation
        • Essentials to remember during an exam, including lessons coming from NCUA’s listening sessions
        • An update on liquidity issues and rulemakings
        • Regulatory exam forecast for the remainder of 2012



     

  • Bank Secrecy Act Compliance for Experts

    June 27, 2012 
    2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EDT
    Available until June 27, 2013

     

    The requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) are effective for all financial institutions and compliance is mandatory. Those responsible for BSA compliance are required to receive specialized training, as they hold a tremendous amount of responsibility to ensure their institution remain compliant with the Act. 



     

  • Lisa Cox, Director of Events and Education
    Lisa Cox was named director of events and education in December 2011. She oversees a team of event planners and education specialists responsible for NAFCU's educational events. These include NAFCU's Annual Conference and Solutions Expo, which attracts thousands of industry participants and NAFCU's frequent webcast offerings.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Frequently asked questions about NAFCU's Unlimited Webcast Subscription.
  • Marketing Award Winners

    NAFCU’s 2012 Marketing Award program rewards the most creative and successful promotions of the credit union community. Nominations are accepted within eight different award categories. Each award category consists of two asset size categories:  credit unions with less than $150M in assets and credit unions with assets of $150M or more.

    Winners of NAFCU’s 2012 Marketing Awards will be recognized by their peers, by their members and by credit union leaders across the country. This recognition ceremony will take place during NAFCU's 2012 Strategic Growth Conference, March 13-15, at the FireSky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.

     

  • Education & Conferences

    You are Welcome! Unlike other credit union industry events, NAFCU’s events and education are open to NAFCU members and nonmembers so you’ll connect and problem-solve with a wide range of credit union leaders and professionals.

    Affordability. Pricing for the education you need the most is available at the same low price as it was in 2008!

    More Content. Content-filled agendas on the latest topics, delivered by industry-leading speakers, give you the edge you need to thrive in today’s financial services marketplace.

    Convenient Locations. NAFCU's Conferences are conveniently located across the country to make it easier for you to attend and we are now offering even more educational content online, so you can learn from anywhere at anytime!

    Easy Online Registration. Registering for NAFCU’s events and reserving your hotel room are simple through our secure, online registration system. You can even choose to be billed – so there’s no upfront cost!

  • Unlimited Webcast Subscription
    NAFCU's unlimited webcast subscription provides your credit union with an excellent way to ensure your staff has access to the latest credit union education year-round – all from the comfort of their own office! With a minimum of 20 webcasts planned for 2013, we will be covering the hottest industry topics, including top-rated credit union compliance education.
  • Webcast Topics
    NAFCU's Annual Unlimited Webcast Subscription provides your credit union with the ultimate convenience and affordability to get the education your credit union needs, without leaving the office! Check out some of the topics we'll cover this year.
  • Registration Fees
    Registration fees for NAFCU's 46th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo, including early bird discounts, member and nonmember fees.
  • Special Conference Summits
    Explore special conference summits for credit unions at NAFCU's 46th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo, including the Defense Credit Union Summit, 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Summit, Small Credit Union Roundtable, Senior Management Forum and more!
  • Featured Speakers
    Check out the top-notch credit union industry experts that are presenting at NAFCU's 46th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo. Speakers include Strategy Superstar Kaihan Krippendorff and NAFCU President & CEO Fred Becker.
  • Program At-A-Glance
    Program at-a-glance for the 46th NAFCU Annual Conference and Solutions Expo for credit unions. Check back for the latest developments and program details!
  • Subscription Fees
    Subscription fees for NAFCU Unlimited Webcast Subscription.
  • Webtrends CEO Yoder to Headline Panel at NAFCU’s 2013 Strategic Growth Conference
    Webtrends CEO Alex Yoder, one of the world’s leading experts on website optimization in ecommerce, will headline a panel discussion at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions 2013 Strategic Growth Conference, March 12-14, at Hyatt French Quarter in New Orleans, La. The deadline for early registration savings is Jan. 11.
  • Spouse/Guest Programs
    Your spouses and guests will enjoy touring Boston and the surrounding area by participating in our 46th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo spouse/guest program.
  • Sponsor & Exhibit
    This is NAFCU’s marquee event, drawing over 750 credit union executives and professionals. You can’t afford to miss this exhibiting opportunity at the largest credit union annual conference tradeshow in the country. You’ll be face-to-face with CEOs, c-suite executives and other key decision-makers.
  • Registration Fees
    Registration fees for the 2013 NAFCU Management and Leadership Institute, including early bird discounts, member and nonmember fees.
  • How does it work?
    Participation in NAFCU's Webcast Subscription is easy. After you subscribe, you will receive an email confirmation. You will also receive an email the day before each of the live webcasts that includes the URL address and password to access each live and on-demand webcast.
  • NAFCU Wins Public Relations Award For Radio Campaign
    NAFCU garnered a prestigious Thoth Award from the National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NCC). The association won in the category of “Media Relations: Radio Campaign” for its 2011 media tour, “Avoiding a Holiday Budget Hangover.”
  • Testing Your System and System Reqiurements

    Participants are strongly encouraged to test their system at least 24 hours prior to the webcast. We suggest that you confirm that your computer and Internet firewall support viewing this type of Webcast. You may test your system by viewing the following on-demand webcast. Confirm that you can hear audio, see video, and view the slide presentation displayed adjacent to the video player. The test presentation will walk you through the various features of the webcast viewing screen. 

  • Paul, Donnelly, Garrett and Neal to Speak at NAFCU's 2012 Congressional Caucus, Sept. 11-14
    Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Reps. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), Scott Garrett (R-N.J.) and Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) are the latest to join the slate of over 30 lawmakers, regulators and other dignitaries confirmed to address the National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus, Sept. 11-14, in Washington, D.C. at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel.
  • Early Enrollment Savings Deadline Approaches For NAFCU's Management Development Institute
    Time is running out for credit union managers to earn great savings to NAFCU’s 2012 Management Development Institute (MDI). The early bird enrollment deadline is Sept. 14.
  • Tozer and Miller Join NAFCU's 2012 Congressional Caucus Speaker Slate
    Ginnie Mae President Ted Tozer and Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.) join the distinguished list of speakers confirmed for the National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus, Sept. 11-14, in Washington, D.C.
  • Becker challenges CUs to 'turn up the volume'
    NAFCU President and CEO Fred Becker told Annual Conference attendees Friday that credit unions are currently “in the midst of a renaissance,” just as country music was during the 1960s when “The Nashville Sound” made the industry a nationwide phenomenon.
  • NAFCU’s Becker: Credit Unions Need to ‘Turn Up the Volume’ to Build on Current Renaissance
    NAFCU President and CEO Fred Becker, Jr., called on the nearly 2,000 credit union professionals and volunteers attending the association’s 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition to continue to seek ways to demonstrate their value proposition and adapt to new technology in the year ahead.
  • NAFCU Partners with Project Night Night to Help Homeless Children in Nashville
    Attendees of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ (NAFCU) 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition are getting a unique opportunity today to help disadvantaged children in the Nashville area. NAFCU is partnering with Project Night Night as a way for conference attendees to assemble tote bags for local homeless children.
  • Layton, DeMarco and Peters Added to NAFCU's 2012 Congressional Caucus Roster
    Freddie Mac President and CEO Donald Layton, Federal Housing Finance Agency Acting Director Edward DeMarco and Rep. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) join the distinguished list of lawmakers confirmed to speak at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus, Sept. 11-14, in Washington, D.C.
  • NAFCU's 45th Annual Conference & Exhibition 'Turns Up the Volume' in Nashville
    Nearly 2,000 credit union leaders from around the country are gathering this week for the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition, which runs through July 28 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville.
  • Becker previews AC opportunities on CUbroadcast
    NAFCU President and CEO Fred Becker, in an interview that aired July 12 on CUbroadcast.com, touted the many opportunities that await credit unions at NAFCU’s 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition July 24-28 in Nashville, Tenn.
  • MEDIA ADVISORY: NAFCU's Speaker Slate Grows for the 2012 Congressional Caucus
    Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) and Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) join the distinguished list of lawmakers confirmed to speak at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus, Sept. 11-14, in Washington, D.C.
  • NAFCU Services Free CULookup.com Calculators Top 1 Million Computations in 2012

    Washington, DC - NAFCU Services Corporation today announced that CULookup.com’s award-winning financial calculators have already exceeded more than 1 million calculations by online users for the first six months of 2012. This is a nearly 30 percent increase over last year. At the current rate, calculations on the platform will exceed 2 million by year-end.

  • NAFCU Announces Lineup 2012 Congressional Caucus, Sept. 11-14
    NAFCU today announced a robust roster of speakers who have already been confirmed for its 38th Annual Congressional Caucus, including nearly a dozen members of Congress, representatives of regulatory agencies and more. The event will be held Sept. 11-14 at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C. The deadline for early registration savings is July 20.
  • NAFCU Will Kick Off Inaugural Women's Leadership Summit at 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition
    NAFCU will kick off its inaugural “Women’s Leadership Summit” on July 24 at its 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Nashville.
  • Freakonomics Author Dubner to Keynote NAFCU's 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition, July 24-28
    Freakonomics author Stephen Dubner will provide credit unions with the keys to unlocking member satisfaction at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition, July 24-28, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville.

  • 2012 Q1 NIFCU$ Market Commentary (Article)
    During the quarter, market participants began to give more weight to strengthening economic news, discounting the Fed’s stated commitment to hold short-term interest rates low into 2014.
  • Marketing Award Categories and Evaluation Criteria

    Each year NAFCU rewards the most creative and successful promotions of the credit union community in NAFCU's Marketing Awards Program! Enter today, and give your credit union the chance to be recognized for your marketing successes!

    Following are the seven Marketing Awards categories. You may enter a maximum of 2 different categories. Within your selected categories, you may only enter one marketing piece. NAFCU will select one entry if multiple entries are submitted for one category.  

  • Best Membership Promotion 
  • Best Lending Promotion
  • Best Product or Service Promotion
  • Best Member Newsletter 
  • Best Annual Report
  • Best Promotional
  • Annual Awards Competition: Sample Winning Narratives

    NAFCU's Annual Award Winners Sample Narratives

  • Too Good to Fail? New Challenges for Risk Management in Financial Services (Research Report)
    With regulators, boards and investors heavily scrutinizing risk management practices, effective risk management is more critical than ever. Financial institutions worldwide have initiated risk management measures to address the most glaring deficiencies exposed by the financial crisis. But have they done enough? Get answers in the findings from a survey of risk executives from around the world in early 2011.
  • 45th Annual Conference and Exhibition - Exhibitors
  • Cox Named NAFCU Director of Events and Education
    NAFCU Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Anthony Demangone announced today that Lisa Cox has been named director of events and education, effective immediately. 

  • Annual Award Categories and Evaluation Criteria
    Federal Credit Union of the year, CEO of the year, Professional of the year, Volunteer of the year
  • Instructions for Entry

    Marketing Awards Instructions for Entry

  • Guidelines for Entry

    Marketing Award Guidelines for Entry. The Awards Committee retains the right to disqualify any entrant if these guidelines are not followed.