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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.
Polar Plunge With A Purpose
December 12, 2024
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Each year, Affinity Plus takes an ice-cold dive to make a big impact in the community.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
December 9, 2024
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Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
How Well Do You Know CDFIs? Test Your Community Impact IQ.
December 9, 2024
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CDFIs offer loans, investments, and financial education to individuals and businesses that might not have access to traditional banking services. Learn more about these financial first responders.
CDFI Certification Powers Up Community Impact In Florida And Beyond
December 9, 2024
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As the nation’s largest community development credit union, Suncoast is a force for development, collaboration, and innovation.
The Benefits Of Advisory Boards Go Beyond Accountability
December 9, 2024
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From focus groups to influencer marketing, two credit unions share why advisory boards are a valuable tool for any credit union.
The Unofficial Credit Union Anthem
December 9, 2024
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Credit unions have the power to change lives — and they shouldn’t be afraid to use it.
4 Takeaways From Day 2 Of Future Branches 2024
December 6, 2024
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Recruitment and retention, emotional loyalty, and more were key topics during the second day of the Austin event.
Holistic Wellness Finds A Home In Credit Unions
November 18, 2024
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From yoga to YouTube, three credit unions share insight on what’s working, or not, in their shops.
Building Bonds And Brand By Way Of Culture Kits
November 18, 2024
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Credit Union 1 is cultivating a people-first approach through a quarterly program that highlights different strategic goals and ties employee behavior to organization success.
Evolving HR Roles For An Evolving Workforce
November 18, 2024
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HR leaders offer insights into their job titles, the impact they have on their credit unions, and how their roles have evolved as employee needs evolve.
Polar Plunge With A Purpose
Each year, Affinity Plus takes an ice-cold dive to make a big impact in the community.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
How Well Do You Know CDFIs? Test Your Community Impact IQ.
CDFIs offer loans, investments, and financial education to individuals and businesses that might not have access to traditional banking services. Learn more about these financial ...
CDFI Certification Powers Up Community Impact In Florida And Beyond
As the nation’s largest community development credit union, Suncoast is a force for development, collaboration, and innovation.
The Benefits Of Advisory Boards Go Beyond Accountability
From focus groups to influencer marketing, two credit unions share why advisory boards are a valuable tool for any credit union.
4 Takeaways From Day 2 Of Future Branches 2024
Recruitment and retention, emotional loyalty, and more were key topics during the second day of the Austin event.
Holistic Wellness Finds A Home In Credit Unions
From yoga to YouTube, three credit unions share insight on what’s working, or not, in their shops.
Building Bonds And Brand By Way Of Culture Kits
Credit Union 1 is cultivating a people-first approach through a quarterly program that highlights different strategic goals and ties employee behavior to organization success.
Evolving HR Roles For An Evolving Workforce
HR leaders offer insights into their job titles, the impact they have on their credit unions, and how their roles have evolved as employee needs ...
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Everything Is More Expensive For Everyone
Sherry Virden
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
Balance Sheet Flexibility Is Top Of Mind For Credit Unions
Roman Ojala
After adjusting to a new normal following a slew of rate increases, repricing opportunities could be on the horizon.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Andrew Lepczyk
The latest quarterly performance metrics from across the credit union industry, including loan growth, income and expenses, and more.
Asset Quality Is Worsening. Is There Light On The Horizon?
Andrew Lepczyk
Higher interest rates have forced members to pick and choose which debts to repay and which to postpone, which doesn’t fare well for revolving products.
Polar Plunge With A Purpose
Savana Morie
Each year, Affinity Plus takes an ice-cold dive to make a big impact in the community.
Uncertainty Remains After An Eventful Month For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
CDFI Grants Help Members. They Help Credit Unions, Too.
Savana Morie
Leaders share how grant funding has supported members on the fringes of financial ruin while underpinning credit union growth.
How Well Do You Know CDFIs? Test Your Community Impact IQ.
Andrew Lepczyk
CDFIs offer loans, investments, and financial education to individuals and businesses that might not have access to traditional banking services. Learn more about these financial first responders.
CDFI Certification Powers Up Community Impact In Florida And Beyond
Aaron Passman
As the nation’s largest community development credit union, Suncoast is a force for development, collaboration, and innovation.
The Benefits Of Advisory Boards Go Beyond Accountability
Savana Morie
From focus groups to influencer marketing, two credit unions share why advisory boards are a valuable tool for any credit union.
The Unofficial Credit Union Anthem