Attracting Active Members

ROSEVILLE, Mich.-Christian Financial Credit Union is not only adding new members through its "Make a Gift Deposit" program, it's adding active new members.

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The $235-million credit union has attracted more than 140 new members (see related story) through Make a Gift and many are taking more services than the standard share account, explained Lauren Vance, marketing manager for Christian Financial.

Below is a breakdown of services being taken by new members joining the CU for its gift registry service:

* Members joining as a result of Make a Gift average 1.21 share accounts (including the required prime share account)

* 27% have a loan

* 14% have an ATM card

* 78% have a debit card

* 41% have a credit card

* 83% have e-statements

* 85% have a checking account


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