Dakota CU News & Notes

Upcoming TruStage webinar; 2025 Sales CU Virtual Training Dates; America's Credit Unions Educational Opportunities.

February 5 Webinar: Achieving Bottom-Line Impact from AI: A Roadmap for AI Deployment
Join TruStage on Wednesday, February 5 at 1:00 pm ct for an engaging webinar featuring industry experts Ron Shevlin and Dr. Lamont Black as they make a compelling case for artificial intelligence (AI)'s transformative potential in the credit union industry. While AI is often seen as just another algorithm, this session explores its true power to revolutionize both member-facing and back-office operations. 
 
This is more than just a conversation about automation — it’s about unlocking AI’s potential to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth across every aspect of your organization. Register here.
 
SalesCU Training
2025 dates are now available for SalesCU workshops; the next session begins February 11-13 with deadline to register tomorrow, January 31. SalesCU training offers practical and proven sales techniques and strategies that actually work in a credit union setting to bring affordable and convenient sales training to our Dakota credit unions. If you want to develop employees who know how to sell in a way that adds value to the member, and sales leaders who are empowered to drive results through developmental coaching and meaningful accountability, we have an award-winning solution for you! Additional information on upcoming sessions available here or contact George McDonald, Senior VP/Chief Officer Partnerships & Engagement at 701.250.3942.

Basis Covered Auditing Hiring for CEO
Bases Covered Auditing is looking for their next Chief Executive Officer (CEO)! Bases Covered Auditing specializes in financial institution compliance. Their team of experts is a trusted partner to financial institutions across the United States. Join a growing and locally supported Credit Union Service Organization that provides Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management assistance to multiple credit unions! Responsibilities include: performing client audits and compliance reviews, building the book of business, managing client engagements and projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality work as well as coaching, advising and directing team members in providing clients with personalized attention and service.
 
For more information about the position please reach out to Carin Jensen at [email protected].
 
America’s Credit Unions Educational Opportunities
Curious about continuing education, certifications, and professional development opportunities for America’s Credit Unions? Explore what’s ahead and stay connected with the latest opportunities with a comprehensive list of events and conferences scheduled for 2025.
 
SWAP Contributors – FREE Job Postings on Try a Credit Union
Contributing SWAP members have access to FREE job postings on the Try A Credit Union website! To have a job posted, contact Lindsey Hefta with your job description and she will be happy to assist you. The successful results we are seeing with our state-wide awareness program (SWAP) means we are increasing credit union awareness and consideration of credit unions as a better financial services option for consumers all across the Dakotas! It’s not too late to get on board for 2025. Contact Lindsey to find out how SWAP can reach more consumers in your area.
 
Leadership Development
Our iLead@11 DakCU Emerging Leader Program is designed specifically for credit union professionals in the credit union industry interested in enhancing their careers for advancement. Based on the popular Leadership@11 program designed by Eleven Performance Group, it is an ongoing program that allows participants to start whenever they want and determine their own pace. For a limited time, reduced pricing of just $1,999 per person and scholarships are also available! Learn more here.
 
Share Updates and Help Us Stay Connected with Your Team
We want to ensure your employees are staying informed and connected! Help us keep your staff in the loop by confirming they’re receiving The Memo and are included in our database for important updates. Our goal is to provide you with the latest on advocacy, compliance, networking, educational opportunities, and more. Are all your credit union team members receiving this information? If not, please share the names, titles, and email addresses of any new employees.

We also encourage you to share your news with us! Whether it’s employee promotions, awards, new products or services, community involvement and recognition, or job openings—we’d love to highlight your updates.

Submit your staff updates or news to Lindsey Hefta. Let’s keep the communication flowing!