Kadince Blog

By Linda Ezuka | June 08, 2021 | 3 Minute Read

You want me to place a deposit with a “competing” financial institution? No, we are not out of our minds here. Placing deposits, making an investment, or even providing a grant to a Minority Depository Institution (MDI) may count to...

By Casey Elliott | April 21, 2021 | 4 Minute Read

Any good bank or credit union manager knows the importance of community initiatives and engagement. Volunteering in the community is at the cornerstone of what it means to be a good local financial institution.  ‌ Unfortunately, bec...

By Brendon Boren | December 23, 2020 | 7 Minute Read

Many of us have come to see the people around us in a new light during 2020. Maybe you went for more local walks with your family. Maybe you dropped off food or essentials to elderly neighbors.  COVID-19 has reminded us how essenti...

By Linda Ezuka | January 20, 2021 | 4 Minute Read

Data collection, maintenance, and reporting are important aspects of financial institution evaluations under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Financial institutions collect, maintain, and report key data elements to the federal...

By Linda Ezuka | February 18, 2021 | 3 Minute Read

Are you looking for impactful, CRA-qualified volunteer opportunities during the pandemic?   The IRS and local social service nonprofits in your communities are looking for volunteers to support the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assist...

By Cassandra Giovanni | January 13, 2021 | 5 Minute Read

The compliance management process for financial marketing leaders is more complicated than ever. Kadince's Financial Marketers built their compliance management software to streamline the marketing approval process. They understand ...

By Brendon Boren | February 11, 2021 | 7 Minute Read

Financial institutions do amazing things in their communities. At Kadince, we’ve seen hundreds of impactful initiatives from our customers and other institutions. However, many institutions struggle to market their initiatives to th...

By Brendon Boren | March 22, 2021 | 4 Minute Read

Community involvement is vital for local institutions, and more and more businesses are recognizing that. However, it can be difficult to come up with unique community involvement ideas.  First Metro Bank, in northwest Alabama, has...

By Cassandra Giovanni | February 02, 2021 | 4 Minute Read

Stockman Bank of Montana is the largest privately-owned bank in the state. With 36 locations and $4.7 billion in assets, the bank has deep community roots. Ensuring compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is vital to th...

By Casey Elliott | January 26, 2021 | 6 Minute Read

Kadince software helps financial institutions streamline their community involvement tracking and data management. As we work with hundreds of financial institutions, we can see the incredible impact that our customers have on their...

By Casey Elliott | March 17, 2021 | 3 Minute Read

Getting involved with the local community is a goal many organizations strive for, but few achieve. One bank that has really influenced their community is NebraskaLand National Bank. With a fleet of five 3,000 lb grills and a lot of...

By Linda Ezuka | March 30, 2021 | 3 Minute Read

Remember the days when we were volunteering for nonprofit fundraising dinners or waking up early on Saturday morning to participate in a community walk fundraiser? The pandemic has changed many of the ways we volunteer, but the core...

By Linda Ezuka | February 24, 2021 | 3 Minute Read

Are you crystal clear on your bank’s performance? Do key stakeholders know how they fit into the CRA function of the bank? Do you know everything you need to know for your upcoming CRA exam?  These are the questions that all CRA Of...

By Linda Ezuka | May 31, 2021 | 4 Minute Read

Struggling to find ways to bring affordable, flexible capital into your community while creating net income for your bank? A partnership with a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) might be the answer you’re looking fo...