NAFCU Journal July August 2021

10 Following the success of the three existing NAFCU Networks in 2019, we created four new networks in 2020: The NAFCU CEO, Cybersecurity & IT, Human Resources, and Marketing & Growth Networks. These free, member-only online communities were developed exclusively for credit union professionals to connect with others who serve in similar roles to share best practices and problem solve in an informal setting. We’ve seen incredible success across all seven and will continue to strive toward connecting even more leaders within the industry. As always, each of our conferences and online trainings are opportunities for credit union professionals to earn credits for prestigious designations, including the award-winning NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer (NCCO), NAFCU Certified Bank Secrecy Officer (NBCSO), NAFCU Certified Risk Manager (NCRM), and NAFCU Certified Volunteer Expert (NCVE). Our dedication to keeping credit unions informed remains constant and the dynamic nature of our educational offerings stayed the course through the coronavirus pandemic. NAFCU’s communications and marketing teams continue to find innovative ways to promote the association and its members in the media. During an unprecedented year, NAFCU ensured that the work credit unions were doing to assist their members and communities was nationally recognized. The association was referenced in more than 1,300 news articles in 2020, including 130 national mentions in support of the credit union industry and NAFCU’s priorities. NAFCU also published 17 op-eds in key national, D.C., and trade media outlets, including Morning Consult, CEO World, and American Banker, and was featured in a spread in Business View Magazine on the association’s growth and leadership. Of note, the association made four podcast appearances on the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Marketplace’s Morning Report, and the CUInsight Experience. Additionally, NAFCU was featured in five television appearances. President and CEO Dan Berger joined CNN International’s Quest Means Business to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the U.S. and global economies, as well as One American News Network’s The Daily Ledger. During the year, Chief Economist and VP of Research Curt Long appeared on Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream and Fox News’ America News HQ. MEDIA TELLING THE CREDIT UNION STORY IN NATIONAL NEWS