Banks’ misleading attack over bank sales to credit unions is harmful, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote in American Banker Wednesday. Donovan notes when banks sell to credit unions it’s generally beneficial to [...]
The credit union difference means billions in savings for members, hundreds of billions in economic impact, and hundreds of thousands of jobs supported just last year, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote to all [...]
Given the wide-ranging events of 2021, including the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the inauguration of a new president, and a new party assuming control of both chambers of CongressRyan Donovan knew [...]
It’s critically important that credit unions show their work by showing up, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote in CUInsight. As the 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) approaches, Donovan said CUNA GAC ([...]
Updated 01.20.2023 One question I’ve been asked since starting The CUInsight Experience podcast in January of 2019 is “where can I find a list of the books mentioned on the show?” Ask [...]
CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle and Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan were named among Washington’s “Top Lobbyists” in 2021 by The Hill. “In one of the busiest years on record for the D.C. [...]
CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan spoke with NBC25 News in Michigan this week about credit unions’ opposition in increased reporting requirements and what comes next after the House Ways and Means committee passed their [...]
Banks continue to fight “old, settled battles” as America’s credit unions remain focused on improving members’ financial well-being, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote Friday in Morning Consult. Donovan notes that banks still [...]
CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan will be one of several speakers at the World Council of Credit Unions’ International Advocacy webinar, scheduled for Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. ET. Registration is now open [...]
360-degree advocacy: That’s what we call the credit union advocacy strategy. It means fierce, bold advocacy that addresses credit union public policy issues from all angles, saturating policymakers with our message in Washington and [...]
CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan spoke on CUBroadcast recently to discuss highlights and takeaways from CUNA's recent white paper, "Delivering Financial Products and Services to the Unbanked and Underbanked in the United States - [...]
It’s more important than ever that communities retain access to a local financial partner that can meet their needs, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote to all 535 Congressional offices Wednesday. He noted [...]
CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote to all 535 Congressional offices Monday as Leagues and credit unions meet with elected officials in conjunction with this week’s CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Donovan said [...]
The advocacy challenge ahead is maintaining progress and taking advantage of opportunities in a different political environment, wrote CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan in Credit Union Times this week, as CUNA prepares for its [...]
Let’s face it — the coronavirus pandemic has dominated our focus for the last year. On the ground, you have balanced members’ pressing concerns about their financial well-being with maintaining staff health and safety. In [...]
