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.
Jon Hernandez On Leadership
July 1, 2015
No Comments
Jon Hernandez, the CEO of three California credit unions, describes his work-life balance, the importance of collaboration, and the logic behind a screen-door leadership policy.
People-Powered Progress
July 1, 2015
No Comments
The key to Greater Nevada’s success starts within its own walls, but it doesn’t end there.
2 Tips To Build A Strong Employee-Sharing Arrangement
June 29, 2015
No Comments
First United Credit Union offers insight into how to maximize the benefits of shared staffing.
Let’s Celebrate Our Independence
June 29, 2015
No Comments
The industry’s merger rate is on the rise, but there are still plenty of credit unions developing innovative, cooperative methods to remain independent institutions. This week, CreditUnions.com takes a look at four of those methods.
3 Credit Unions, 1 CEO
June 29, 2015
No Comments
In California, three credit unions put a shared-staffing strategy to work at the highest level.
The Benefits Of Cooperative Design
June 26, 2015
No Comments
To buck the trend in rising merger rates, credit unions are developing innovative ways to operate independently.
A Summertime Strategy Snack
June 15, 2015
No Comments
This week, CreditUnions.com welcomes summer break with a series of food-themed articles. So kick back, relax, and enjoy these tasty credit union lessons.
The New Basis Of Competition
June 11, 2015
No Comments
Raul Vasquez of Oportun and Ron Shevlin of Cornerstone Advisors present during Day 2 of the Emerge Forum
How Charlotte Metro’s Matrix Makes Big Data Byte-Sized
June 8, 2015
No Comments
This North Carolina credit union scores with targeted marketing driven by philosophy of dealing with the data it can handle.
Small Loans Could Be Big Business
June 3, 2015
No Comments
Zillow mortgage research shows that many small borrowers will pay 10% more for every dollar borrowed than a borrower with a $400,000 loan.
Jon Hernandez On Leadership
Jon Hernandez, the CEO of three California credit unions, describes his work-life balance, the importance of collaboration, and the logic behind a screen-door leadership policy.
People-Powered Progress
The key to Greater Nevada’s success starts within its own walls, but it doesn’t end there.
2 Tips To Build A Strong Employee-Sharing Arrangement
First United Credit Union offers insight into how to maximize the benefits of shared staffing.
Let’s Celebrate Our Independence
The industry's merger rate is on the rise, but there are still plenty of credit unions developing innovative, cooperative methods to remain independent institutions. This ...
3 Credit Unions, 1 CEO
In California, three credit unions put a shared-staffing strategy to work at the highest level.
The Benefits Of Cooperative Design
To buck the trend in rising merger rates, credit unions are developing innovative ways to operate independently.
A Summertime Strategy Snack
This week, CreditUnions.com welcomes summer break with a series of food-themed articles. So kick back, relax, and enjoy these tasty credit union lessons.
The New Basis Of Competition
Raul Vasquez of Oportun and Ron Shevlin of Cornerstone Advisors present during Day 2 of the Emerge Forum
How Charlotte Metro’s Matrix Makes Big Data Byte-Sized
This North Carolina credit union scores with targeted marketing driven by philosophy of dealing with the data it can handle.
Browse Topics
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.
3 Ways Credit Unions Showed Up For Small Businesses In 2025
Savana Morie
Amid a turbulent financial landscape, credit unions across the country stepped in with lending, grants, and community partnerships to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Financial Coaching Transforms Members’ Lives At Vantage West
Aaron Passman
The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.
Forward Guidance Less Clear After October Rate Cut
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.
7 Leadership Lessons From 2025
Savana Morie
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
Savana Morie
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
Small Loans Could Be Big Business