PolicyWorks ViClarity BCP Self-Assessment Tool Registration Closing April 23
The deadline to register for complimentary access to the ViClarity Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Self-Assessment Pandemic Execution Tool is April 23.

This tool allows credit unions to walk through an assessment of their current BCP, read tips and export an easy-to-read report with gap analysis.

Learn more about this offer and the ViClarity BCP Self-Assessment Pandemic Execution Tool here . Questions about the tool? Email ViClarity@policyworksllc.com .
New ICUL Virtual Roundtables Scheduled for Next Week
New virtual roundtables are scheduled for next week to facilitate conversations between credit unions and subject matter experts. Topics will continue to be announced as speakers are secured. If you have a suggestion for a speaker or topic, please email COVID@iowacreditunions.com .


The most up-to-date information for education events can be found on the ICUL education page . If you'd like to attend a meeting but are unable to, register for the event and a meeting recording will be sent to you. Summary notes of the meetings will be posted to our  resource page  following each event.
ICUL Phishing Email Alert
The Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) has been notified of a phishing email being sent from what looks like an ICUL email account. Learn more about this email here .
 
Phishing emails are sent with malicious intent seeking confidential information or access into your computer or system. It is important not to respond to or click on any links or attachments in suspicious emails. If you do click on a link in a suspicious email, contact your technology resource right away.

Please be on high alert during this time of extended outreach and communication with members.
NCUA Increases Funding For COVID-19 Emergency Response Grants
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has increased funding for low-income credit unions to offer relief for credit unions and their members. Grants are being offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and eligible credit unions have until May 22 to apply. Learn more here .
Iowa Credit Union Foundation Continues to Fundraise for Emergency Relief Grants
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has started to process grant payments with Iowa credit unions for grant recipients.

More than $680,000 has been raised for the fund - allowing ICUF to approve more than 1,260 grants to credit union members. However, fundraising assistance is still needed. Click here to learn how you can help recruit donations in this critical time of need.

Questions about the fund or grant payments? Contact ICUF Executive Director Jaimie Miller at 515.221.3001.
Virtual COVID-19 Resources for Credit Unions
Extensive resources are being created for credit unions covering a broad range of topics in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider attending any of these virtual events:

Callahan & Associates "Accessing Key Ratios for CEOs, Strategy and Finance" Training Offered in May
Callahan & Associates is hosting CUAnalyzer trainings on May 6 and May 27 for CEOs and CFOs. These virtual events will showcase how credit unions can use the CUAnalyzer tool to pull key ratios to help guide strategic conversations and report progress.

ICUL member credit unions have access to CUAnalyzer as an ICUL member benefit. Register for a training event here , and learn more about ICUL member services here .
Credit Union Resources Available on ICUL COVID-19 Resources Website
ICUL continues to host new and updated credit union resources on the  ICUL COVID-19 resource page . This page can be reached by clicking the large banner image on the  ICUL website .

There are resources for credit union operations, employee and human resources guidance, internal and external communication and regulatory compliance. ICUL virtual roundtable summary notes and links to PolicyWorks and Iowa Division of Credit Unions resources can also be found on the site.

Don't forget that ICUL provides operational consultation for its members. Please reach out to  ICUL Director of Member Services Andrea Dose  or  ICUL Member Services Consultant Jodi Allen  for support .
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