Strategic Partners
The Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU) and its service corporation develops and negotiates strategic relationships with various businesses and solution providers for individualized, customized agreements to provide quality products and services for our member credit unions.
System Partner
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Our system partner TruStage™, formerly CUNA Mutual Group, is a financially strong insurance, investment, and technology provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people. They believe a brighter financial future should be accessible to everyone, and our products and solutions help people confidently make financial decisions that work for them at every stage of life. With a culture rooted and focused on creating a more equitable society and financial system, they are deeply committed to giving back to our communities to improve the lives of those they serve.
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Cooperative Alliance Program
The associations Cooperative Alliance Program (CAP) provides the greatest opportunity for interaction and engagement opportunities with our credit union leaders and features your company brand as a valued business partner with the Dakota Credit Unions Association and its membership.
Contact George McDonald, Chief Officer of Strategic Services, for more information on becoming a CAP Member at [email protected] or 701-250-3942.
Contact George McDonald, Chief Officer of Strategic Services, for more information on becoming a CAP Member at [email protected] or 701-250-3942.
Strategic Partners
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NEW! CU DigiLend, in partnership with AMC and FinMkt, revolutionizes consumer lending and financial services. Leveraging AMC's commitment to consumer well-being and FinMkt's innovative cloud-based technology, CU DigiLend delivers tailored solutions to credit unions, empowering them to become trusted financial partners for consumers.
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NEW! FarWell is a professional advisory services firm that focuses on providing clients with custom, Right-Fit solutions that enable the successful delivery of projects or initiatives. Our deep industry knowledge creates instant credibility with executives within the Credit Union Movement. From core systems to non-interest income, to succession planning, to member-centricity, our team knows your industry and knows how to put a plan in place to take your credit union into the future. FarWell senior advisors have decades of credit union industry experience. These experts will help you: Develop and drive strategy; Facilitate annual planning sessions; Work with your Executive Team and Board of Directors to align your vision; Identify new growth opportunities; Define and execute projects; and Manage people and organizational change.
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PSCU/Co-op Solutions has proudly announced its new brand, Velera – velocity for a new era. Success as a credit union in the evolving financial industry requires bold thinking, fresh ideas and a relentless drive to innovate. It means delivering the future — now. That's why Velera brought together the industry's best leadership and solutions, dedicated to the "people helping people" credit union philosophy. Now, they are here to accelerate your success. It's what the industry demands. It's what your members deserve. And it's what they deliver. Every day.
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NEW! Sparrow empowers credit unions to provide unparalleled student loan services to grow Gen Z membership. Its innovative platform shortens the lengthy search for the most competitive private student loan rates from weeks to seconds. Sparrow’s vision extends beyond transactions, aiming to assist credit unions in cultivating deep, personalized relationships with their younger members. Through its white-labeleed platform, Sparrow enables credit unions to be the active relationship builder in their members' financial journeys, all without the complexities of managing a student loan portfolio. Partnering with over 40 credit unions, as well as 30 other universities, fintechs, and community financial institutions, Sparrow is dedicated to helping its partners win the loyalty of the next generation of members.
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The Dakota Credit Union Association partners with MemberClose to offer powerful, cost effective lending solutions. The cloud-based platform designed for credit unions uses a single-point of contact dashboard aggregating nationally recognized vendors and service provides for real estate and loan products and documents.
With no annual fee or commitment, credit unions can securely order flood certifications, Automated Valuation Models (AVM), appraisals, title reports, recording services, wholesale lending, solar financing, title insurance, ITIN production, compliance loan documents, first mortgage originations, second mortgage processing, and much more with one set of credentials. Learn more about starting or enhancing your relationship with MemberClose. |
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Credit Unions are under increased pressure to find ways to better manage third-party vendor relationships. CUVM’s seamless vendor contract management solution automates the entire process so that credit unions have one system for managing their contracts from start to finish. The system provides peace-of-mind when preparing for your next exam by providing tools for organizing; assessing risk; tracking and monitoring third-party agreements; and ensuring critical document retrieval.
Plus, credit unions on the CUVM contract management platform average a higher score on the management section of their exam than those that do not. |
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A joint venture between CRIF Select Corp. and the Ohio Credit Union League Service Corp., CRIF Select is an industry-leading provider of indirect lending partner programs offering a complete suite of products and services, including indirect loan origination technology, expertise focus on dealer and market management, as well as referred underwriting support and paperless loan package processing efficiencies.
CRIF Select specializes in indirect lending partner programs. Its integrated, technology-based solutions will make loan approvals faster, more accurate and virtually paperless, delivering lower costs for institutions and better service for their customers and members. With state-of-the-art technology, experienced call center support and loan processing services, CRIF Select offers user-friendly, value-added solutions for every phase of the indirect auto lending process. |
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CUNA Strategic Services Inc. (CSS), owned jointly by America's Credit Unions and the state associations, saves credit unions money through its alliance program. Along with their alliance providers, CSS offers products and services that contribute to credit unions’ bottom lines, add to their peace of mind, and enhance their relationships with their members.
By supporting CAP Members and CSS, you are also supporting the Dakota Credit Union Association by helping gather sponsorships and endorsements that help lower association expenses and add new services. When your credit union is considering a purchase, please contact us. If we don’t have a strategic alliance provider for that product or service, we’ll help you find one! |
Sponsorship Opportunities
The association offers several sponsorship and networking opportunities for increased engagement with our credit union thought leaders including our Annual Meeting and Summit in the spring, our New Ideas Conference in the fall and much more.
For more information on Strategic Partnerships or Sponsorship Opportunities, contact George McDonald, SVP/Chief Officer Partnerships & Engagement, at [email protected] or 701-250-3942.
For more information on Strategic Partnerships or Sponsorship Opportunities, contact George McDonald, SVP/Chief Officer Partnerships & Engagement, at [email protected] or 701-250-3942.
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For questions regarding product solutions, services, or events please contact:
George McDonald |
