RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2026
ANTICIPATED DURATION: 90 MINUTES

You may not think about it often, but credit unions were created by law to serve a purpose. the Federal Credit Union Act of 1934 states that credit unions exist to promote thrift, provide credit at reasonable rates, serve people of limited or modest means, and operate as not-for-profit cooperatives that return value to members.

However, as legally purpose-based organizations, many of us operate on purpose autopilot. We assume our staff, boards, and communities understand why we exist.
In this webinar, we’ll explore why purpose is more than a feel-good concept. We’ll share data showing that purpose-driven organizations consistently outperform their profit-focused peers in engagement, loyalty, and long-term impact.

Most importantly, we’ll talk about what it means to revitalize your purpose for today’s world. You’ll learn how to dust off an outdated purpose statement and co-create a modern, relevant one alongside Gen Y and Gen Z, generations who are actively choosing organizations that stand for something meaningful.

MEET THE PRESENTER

Since 1996, Tim Harrington has been President of T.E.A.M. Resources, a firm which provides consulting, strategic planning, and training to large and small credit unions from coast-to-coast. Tim was formerly the Chairman of the Board of a $150 million credit union in Tucson, Arizona, and, prior to that, an Associate Partner with the nation’s 3rd largest auditor of credit unions. As an expert in the field of credit unions, Tim has provided consulting and training for tens of thousands of credit union representatives.

LEARNING METHOD This training is available as an on-demand webinar, organized into chapters. Learners can choose to watch individual chapters or complete the entire program. Unlimited testing is provided as the last chapter.

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RELEASE DATE: MARCH 2, 2026
ESTIMATED DURATION: 75 MINUTES

Fraud – financial institutions remain the number one industry affected by fraud. We face it from external forces, internally, and through scams our members face. How do we make sure our credit unions are doing everything they need to protect the assets? We will talk about common fraud schemes that all board members should be aware of, and your role in the fight against fraud!

MEET THE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Susan Landauer is a certified public accountant, with over 35 years of experience in the accounting and the financial services industry, most recently focusing for 20 years on forensic investigations. These forensic investigations include the tracing of hidden assets, net worth evaluations, embezzlements, and marriage and partnership dissolutions. She has qualified and testified as an expert witness in both federal and local courts.

LEARNING METHOD This training is available as an on-demand webinar, organized into chapters. Learners can choose to watch individual chapters or complete the entire program. Unlimited testing is provided as the last chapter. 

EXPIRY NOTE: eTrain reserves the right to expire program links that may include information no longer valid such as regulation and rule changes. In most cases, we will expire a program no more than 4 weeks prior to an updated version being released. Expired programs will still appear in your My Account details area with EXPIRED and the year of the release in the title field. However, you will not be able to view the training or access the handouts.

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 9, 2026
ESTIMATED DURATION: 75 MINUTES

Is your board ready to move forward into the future? Beyond a year at a time? A well thought-out succession plan is a necessary part of the plan. It needn’t be complicated or difficult either. Hear how to break this process down into concrete steps: define the competency needs of the board, outline the ideal diversity plan, create a flexible timeline, and start an evergreen recruitment process. This will establish continuity and avoid emergency circumstances.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Kevin Smith is Consultant and Publisher with TEAM Resources. He brings extensive experience in training, designing and implementing professional development resources to nourish the growth of leaders within the credit union industry. Kevin facilitates strategic planning processes, teaches Strategic Governance to Boards of Directors, and oversees the TEAM Resources board self-evaluation programs with credit unions nationwide. Kevin is co-author of A Credit Union Guide to Strategic Governance. This essential book helps Governance teams become as effective as possible.

Previously, Kevin spent 10 years at the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), in the Center for Professional Development as Director of Volunteer Education. During his tenure at CUNA, he created and brought several new programs to the credit union movement. One of these is the CUNA Volunteer Certification Program. He also created the CUNA Training On Demand series of downloadable training courses, and the CUNA Pressing Economic Issues series featuring the CUNA economists. Before joining CUNA, Kevin spent several years teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

LEARNING METHOD This training is available as an on-demand webinar, organized into chapters. Learners can choose to watch individual chapters or complete the entire program. Unlimited testing is provided as the last chapter. 

EXPIRY NOTE: eTrain reserves the right to expire program links that may include information no longer valid such as regulation and rule changes. In most cases, we will expire a program no more than 4 weeks prior to an updated version being released. Expired programs will still appear in your My Account details area with EXPIRED and the year of the release in the title field. However, you will not be able to view the training or access the handouts.