JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
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.
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
Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers
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.
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.
How To Create A Culture Of Accountability
August 29, 2016
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Seven core cultural beliefs at Vantage West Credit Union shapes a future of “deliberate success.”
Yellen Eve
August 25, 2016
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The world is nervously awaiting Janet Yellen’s speech tomorrow, but the over-hyped event will not live up to expectations.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Leadership Team Development Program
August 25, 2016
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In episode No. 625, Callahan vice president Chris Howard and Mike Lawson discuss what credit unions can gain from a team-focused approach to development.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
August 22, 2016
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Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs.
7 Common Barriers And Common Sense Solutions To Effective Project Management
August 16, 2016
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Common barriers and common sense solutions to help credit unions get ahead of the competition and get past those barriers to achieve the results they want.
Changing The HR Culture, One Coaching Session At A Time
August 15, 2016
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Patriot Federal Credit Union has replaced annual reviews with quarterly coaching sessions that focus on value and values.
3 Must-Haves For Every Credit Union Annual Report
August 15, 2016
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As strategic planning season rolls in, consider what metrics will showcase the credit union to members, the board, and the community.
Performance Management That Puts Staff In The Driver’s Seat
August 15, 2016
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Eastman Credit Union’s focus on continuous coaching and development allows employees to take charge of their own career.
What Does A Credit Union Annual Review Look Like?
August 15, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com shows how some credit unions conduct annual reviews — and one credit union that doesn’t.
How Firefighters First Credit Union Plans To Hit $1 Million In Net Income
August 8, 2016
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The Los Angeles-based credit union sees a bright future for its “non-punitive” insurance option.
How To Create A Culture Of Accountability
Seven core cultural beliefs at Vantage West Credit Union shapes a future of "deliberate success."
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Leadership Team Development Program
In episode No. 625, Callahan vice president Chris Howard and Mike Lawson discuss what credit unions can gain from a team-focused approach to development.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs. ...
7 Common Barriers And Common Sense Solutions To Effective Project Management
Common barriers and common sense solutions to help credit unions get ahead of the competition and get past those barriers to achieve the results they ...
Changing The HR Culture, One Coaching Session At A Time
Patriot Federal Credit Union has replaced annual reviews with quarterly coaching sessions that focus on value and values.
3 Must-Haves For Every Credit Union Annual Report
As strategic planning season rolls in, consider what metrics will showcase the credit union to members, the board, and the community.
Performance Management That Puts Staff In The Driver’s Seat
Eastman Credit Union's focus on continuous coaching and development allows employees to take charge of their own career.
What Does A Credit Union Annual Review Look Like?
This week, CreditUnions.com shows how some credit unions conduct annual reviews — and one credit union that doesn't.
How Firefighters First Credit Union Plans To Hit $1 Million In Net Income
The Los Angeles-based credit union sees a bright future for its “non-punitive” insurance option.
Browse Topics
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Yellen Eve