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.
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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.
Tracy Verner Is Breaking Barriers In St. Louis Finance
June 16, 2025
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The community development manager at Alltru FCU turned in her barbells for bank accounts and is building access one account at a time.
90 Years + 1,000 Volunteer Hours In 90 Days
June 16, 2025
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Education Credit Union launched “90 Days, 900 Ways to Serve” in honor of its 90th anniversary. The institution surpassed that goal thanks to widespread employee buy-in and strong community ties.
Game On: Inside A Financial Escape Room At Hanscom FCU
June 9, 2025
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The Massachusetts cooperative’s 2,300-square-foot full-service financial wellness office features fun and free interactive challenges that bring financial concepts to life.
School’s Out For Summer, But Financial Education Continues
June 9, 2025
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Abound Credit Union has supported Western Kentucky University’s Personal Finance Summer Camp, an immersive, overnight, multi-day experience.
Credit Human Scores Staff Satisfaction
May 25, 2025
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Internal NPS scores and employee experience surveys help the San Antonio cooperative measure worker sentiment.
Interns Inspire Innovation At California Credit Union
May 19, 2025
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The West Coast cooperative supports local education through a summer internship program, and alumni have left their mark on the credit union’s operations.
Americans Are Anxious. How Do Credit Unions Respond?
May 14, 2025
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Credit unions are leaning into their values and fine-tuning outreach strategies to meet the emotional and financial needs of worried members.
¿Habla Finance? At WECU, Employees Are Learning.
May 12, 2025
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Language training at the Pacific Northwest credit union is laying the groundwork to better serve Spanish speakers in the region.
Purpose, Priorities, And The Power Of Letting Go
April 28, 2025
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How exiting non-core business lines has helped UFCU sharpen its edge in consumer banking and build a future-ready organization.
Tracy Verner Is Breaking Barriers In St. Louis Finance
The community development manager at Alltru FCU turned in her barbells for bank accounts and is building access one account at a time.
90 Years + 1,000 Volunteer Hours In 90 Days
Education Credit Union launched “90 Days, 900 Ways to Serve” in honor of its 90th anniversary. The institution surpassed that goal thanks to widespread employee ...
Game On: Inside A Financial Escape Room At Hanscom FCU
The Massachusetts cooperative’s 2,300-square-foot full-service financial wellness office features fun and free interactive challenges that bring financial concepts to life.
School’s Out For Summer, But Financial Education Continues
Abound Credit Union has supported Western Kentucky University’s Personal Finance Summer Camp, an immersive, overnight, multi-day experience.
Credit Human Scores Staff Satisfaction
Internal NPS scores and employee experience surveys help the San Antonio cooperative measure worker sentiment.
Interns Inspire Innovation At California Credit Union
The West Coast cooperative supports local education through a summer internship program, and alumni have left their mark on the credit union’s operations.
Americans Are Anxious. How Do Credit Unions Respond?
Credit unions are leaning into their values and fine-tuning outreach strategies to meet the emotional and financial needs of worried members.
¿Habla Finance? At WECU, Employees Are Learning.
Language training at the Pacific Northwest credit union is laying the groundwork to better serve Spanish speakers in the region.
Purpose, Priorities, And The Power Of Letting Go
How exiting non-core business lines has helped UFCU sharpen its edge in consumer banking and build a future-ready organization.
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Tracy Verner Is Breaking Barriers In St. Louis Finance
Savana Morie
The community development manager at Alltru FCU turned in her barbells for bank accounts and is building access one account at a time.
From Internship To Credit Union Career
Aaron Passman
With the academic year over, students across the country are moving into internships — some of those young workers will be the future of the industry.
Is It Time To Rethink In-House Collections? Strategic Considerations For Financial Institutions.
Callahan & Associates
Rising costs, limited staffing and evolving compliance expectations are pushing leaders to reevaluate how and who should handle collections.
Forging A Bridge From Classroom To Career
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union internship programs address equity and access, offering the extra credit students need as they prepare to enter the workforce.
90 Years + 1,000 Volunteer Hours In 90 Days
Savana Morie
Education Credit Union launched “90 Days, 900 Ways to Serve” in honor of its 90th anniversary. The institution surpassed that goal thanks to widespread employee buy-in and strong community ties.
Game On: Inside A Financial Escape Room At Hanscom FCU
Savana Morie
The Massachusetts cooperative’s 2,300-square-foot full-service financial wellness office features fun and free interactive challenges that bring financial concepts to life.
School’s Out For Summer, But Financial Education Continues
Savana Morie
Abound Credit Union has supported Western Kentucky University’s Personal Finance Summer Camp, an immersive, overnight, multi-day experience.
What Is Stagflation? And What Does It Mean For Credit Unions?
Andrew Lepczyk
The growing risk of stagflation puts the Federal Reserve in a difficult position and raises the stakes on potential consequences for member finances, investment portfolios, and margin management.
Stepping Into The Branch And Out Of The Comfort Zone
Aaron Passman
A front-line immersive experience provides a new lens on training and employee experience for a longtime executive.
Markets Responded Well To Reduced Trade Fears In May
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.