Who should join MAC?
As the name Marketing Association of Credit Unions implies, credit union employees involved with marketing, sales, and business development should become MAC members. This also includes lending and executive managers.
Representatives from businesses that provide marketing-related products and services to credit unions are eligible to become associate MAC members.
How much does it cost to join MAC?
The cost of MAC membership is saved in the discounts our members receive while attending MAC conferences and workshops. Annual membership dues are the same for credit union employee members and for business associate members.
Membership dues:
- $225 for the first member/associate member
- $150 for each additional member/associate member from your credit union/business
Discount Corporate Membership Rates:
- $645 for a total of four members
- $765 for a total of five members
- $875 for a total of six members
Why should I join MAC?
EXPERTISE
One of the greatest benefits MAC has to offer is its growing list of top-notch credit union and associate members. Representing all aspects of credit union marketing management, our members are here to help you with valuable information thats based on real-life experience. Its "people helping people" in the cooperative spirit credit unions are well-known for.
CONTACTS
Networking is the key benefit for most trade associations. In this aspect, MAC is no different. But we recognize its hard to establish professional contacts without an efficient way of staying in touch.
We make it easy to get the help you need when you need it:
Three day Annual Conference (April or May)
One day Regional Workshops (Spring and Fall)
Regional Roundtable meetings
MAC Mentionables, our bi-monthly newsletter
Annual Membership Directory and Buyers Guide
Online resources on MACs website
OPPORTUNITIES
MAC is here to help your professional development. We accomplish this in a number of ways:
- MAC conference and workshop speakers are some of the best available in the industry
- MAC programs will challenge your thinking while keeping you on the "cutting edge"
- MAC membership directory identifies peers with expertise in fields you tread daily
- MAC job listings on our website help you find qualified people for your organization
RECOGNITION
Each year, during the MAC Annual Conference, members have the opportunity to compete for the coveted MAC Marketing Awards and the Best of Show, MACQUEE. Winners of these awards receive national recognition through credt union trade publications. MAC Marketing Award winners are selected by a panel of judges with extensive background in credit unions and marketing. Results, production quality, and creative design are considered in the selection process. The result is a prestigious awards program.
VALUE
MAC was founded to provide national quality educational support to credit unions that might not have national level budgets. Membership dues and the costs of participating in MAC conferences, workshops, and awards programs are significantly less than youll find in other credit union organizations. We strive to provide all the benefits of a professional association for about half the cost. And, we take great pride in offering our members real value.
