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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.
A Fresh Start In Florida
April 1, 2015
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Manatee Community uses a stair-step loan strategy to help members establish a relationship with a financial institution, build savings, build credit, and apply for unsecured funds.
Raksha Shirali On Leadership
April 1, 2015
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The vice president of human resources at USAlliance Federal Credit Union talks career paths, talent identification, and management philosophy.
RBC2: It Ain’t Over Yet
March 31, 2015
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NCUA will assume it’s all peachy-keen unless the agency hears from credit unions.
NCUSIF 2014 Audit Documents Significant Management Gaps
March 30, 2015
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The annual performance of the share insurance fund is a real-world test of NCUA’s ability to identify future risk, document potential shortfalls, and accurately manage uncertainties.
RBC2: Once More, With Feeling
March 30, 2015
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Already commented once? Do it again. Haven’t yet? Now’s the time.
RBC And Some Inconvenient Truths
March 27, 2015
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Current comment period should be just the beginning of constant contact with those who rule our world.
Speak Up Either Way On RBC
March 27, 2015
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Yay or nay, the cooperative system needs your participation on matters of such consequence.
RBC Coverage: Pros, Cons Collide
March 26, 2015
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Call for comment gains urgency as April 27 deadline approaches.
“Vote” On RBC By Commenting Now
March 26, 2015
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Exercise your right and do the right thing for your members by commenting on the risk-based capital rule. It’s your “vote.” Make it count.
Anatomy Of A Loan
March 25, 2015
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State Employees Credit Union of North Carolina throws open its doors for an in-depth examination of how it takes Southern sensibility to a whole new level.
A Fresh Start In Florida
Manatee Community uses a stair-step loan strategy to help members establish a relationship with a financial institution, build savings, build credit, and apply for unsecured ...
Raksha Shirali On Leadership
The vice president of human resources at USAlliance Federal Credit Union talks career paths, talent identification, and management philosophy.
NCUSIF 2014 Audit Documents Significant Management Gaps
The annual performance of the share insurance fund is a real-world test of NCUA’s ability to identify future risk, document potential shortfalls, and accurately manage ...
RBC2: Once More, With Feeling
Already commented once? Do it again. Haven't yet? Now's the time.
RBC And Some Inconvenient Truths
Current comment period should be just the beginning of constant contact with those who rule our world.
Speak Up Either Way On RBC
Yay or nay, the cooperative system needs your participation on matters of such consequence.
RBC Coverage: Pros, Cons Collide
Call for comment gains urgency as April 27 deadline approaches.
“Vote” On RBC By Commenting Now
Exercise your right and do the right thing for your members by commenting on the risk-based capital rule. It's your "vote." Make it count.
Anatomy Of A Loan
State Employees Credit Union of North Carolina throws open its doors for an in-depth examination of how it takes Southern sensibility to a whole new ...
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Brent Rempe On Leadership
Aaron Passman
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Is Your Credit Union Resilient Enough For 2026 And Beyond?
Rebecca Wessler
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Credit Unions Bring Main Street Voices To Fed Advisory Councils
Savana Morie
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
What Is The Personal Savings Rate? And Why Should Credit Unions Care?
Andrew Lepczyk
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.
AI Skills, CEO Evaluation, And More Strategic Opportunities For Boards
Callahan & Associates
Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Callahan & Associates
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Calling All CFOs
Andrew Lepczyk
Unlock insights during Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com — data, analysis, and strategies to help credit union leaders interpret trends, manage balance sheets, and drive smarter growth.
Unpacking The Surge In Credit Union Operating Expenses
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions face rising costs from compensation and services — can they balance investment with efficiency to sustain member value?
Credit Unions Are Seizing Opportunities In Commercial Real Estate
Callahan & Associates
As commercial real estate rebounds, credit unions face a choice: let operational bottlenecks slow deals, or leverage efficiency tools to capture market opportunities faster.
Member Momentum Is At A Crossroads
Sherry Virden
Member growth at U.S. credit unions is slowing, and credit unions are working to reignite growth, deepen engagement, and increase competitiveness amid shifting preferences and economic headwinds.
RBC2: It Ain’t Over Yet