GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community
A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
Impact/Purpose
Our Purpose page is your central resource to explore strategies that elevate products and services from run-of-the-mill commodities to powerful tools that support members and communities and set credit unions apart from competitors.
Top Impact/Purpose Articles
What’s In A Name: Director Of Financial Inclusion And Community Engagement
Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
How To Measure Mission
A dashboard at Marine Credit Union helps the Wisconsin cooperative focus on member and community impact.
First Alliance Debuts Mission-Driven Deposits
October 27, 2025
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The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
7 Tips To Rebrand After A Major Merger
October 20, 2025
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Practical tips from marketing pros for navigating brand integration, from aligning messaging and honoring legacy to building trust and more.
A High-Tech Branch For High Tech Students
October 20, 2025
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A credit union branch at Lamar Institute of Technology combines products, education, and philanthropy to support job training and technical education in Southeastern Texas.
Every Credit Union Has A Member Story To Tell
October 15, 2025
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The Member Story Project from Callahan & Associates invites credit unions to share their stories of member impact and celebrate how they change lives every day.
5 Essential Insights To Improve Member Financial Wellbeing And Support Credit Union Growth
October 13, 2025
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Are members thriving, struggling, or suffering? Just a few simple strategies can foster member financial wellbeing and boost the bottom line.
There’s Nothing Random About These Acts Of Kindness
October 13, 2025
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A one-day event to give back has transformed into an initiative that spans several states and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in community impact.
Credit Union Impact By The Numbers
October 13, 2025
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Lending, savings, community support, and more. Cooperatives unite to create lasting prosperity.
A Roadmap To Credit Union Growth
October 1, 2025
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Join Callahan and Gallup as we share exclusive research and insights on how emotional engagement and the perception of care drive member loyalty and participation.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
October 1, 2025
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With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
Lake Trust Builds Small Business Bench Strength In Michigan
September 29, 2025
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With nearly all Michigan businesses classified as small, Lake Trust’s Entrepreneurial Institute, launched in partnership with Cleary University, helps owners sharpen skills, access resources, and reinforce local economic resilience.
First Alliance Debuts Mission-Driven Deposits
The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
7 Tips To Rebrand After A Major Merger
Practical tips from marketing pros for navigating brand integration, from aligning messaging and honoring legacy to building trust and more.
A High-Tech Branch For High Tech Students
A credit union branch at Lamar Institute of Technology combines products, education, and philanthropy to support job training and technical education in Southeastern Texas.
5 Essential Insights To Improve Member Financial Wellbeing And Support Credit Union Growth
Are members thriving, struggling, or suffering? Just a few simple strategies can foster member financial wellbeing and boost the bottom line.
There’s Nothing Random About These Acts Of Kindness
A one-day event to give back has transformed into an initiative that spans several states and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars in community impact.
Credit Union Impact By The Numbers
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Cooperatives unite to create lasting prosperity.
A Roadmap To Credit Union Growth
Join Callahan and Gallup as we share exclusive research and insights on how emotional engagement and the perception of care drive member loyalty and participation.
Government Shutdown? Credit Unions Know The Drill.
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine ...
Lake Trust Builds Small Business Bench Strength In Michigan
With nearly all Michigan businesses classified as small, Lake Trust’s Entrepreneurial Institute, launched in partnership with Cleary University, helps owners sharpen skills, access resources, and ...
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Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers
Savana Morie
The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
CRIF Select’s User Forum Shows How To Directly Boost Indirect Lending
Callahan & Associates
The 2025 conference gathered vendors, dealers, lenders, and leaders to focus on successful sailing through turbulent seas.
First Alliance Debuts Mission-Driven Deposits
Aaron Passman
The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
20 Years. 6 Roles. 1 Credit Union.
Aaron Passman
Josh Haney’s path to CEO at Perfect Circle Credit Union began at the teller line and wound through multiple departments, with each new role preparing him to take the helm.
45 Interviews In 30 Days: How Travis Credit Union Fixed Its Contact Center
Aaron Passman
The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
Guidance For Credit Unions Providing Medicare And ACA To Senior Members
Callahan & Associates
Healthcare coverage and education is a natural extension of the service and advocacy credit unions already provide.
Can Credit Union Performance Data Predict A World Series Victory?
Tony Waltrich
When the postseason heats up, Callanan lets credit union balance sheets take a swing at the 2025 fall classic.
Cybersecurity Is A Team Sport At Shoreline Hometown
Marc Rapport
The Wisconsin credit union shares how small shops can do big things to thwart time-tested and changing threats.
The Big Bill Leads To An Even Bigger Student Lending Opportunity For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Upcoming legislative changes position credit union student lending to meet soaring demand.
7 Tips To Rebrand After A Major Merger
Sharon Simpson
Practical tips from marketing pros for navigating brand integration, from aligning messaging and honoring legacy to building trust and more.
Every Credit Union Has A Member Story To Tell