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 I Learned To Love Compliance
October 15, 2015
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A panel at BAI Retail Delivery focused on “turning lemons into lemonade” with a culture shift that makes compliance a customer service imperative.
BAI Fetes Credit Union For Innovation In Old-School Banking
October 14, 2015
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New Mexico’s Nusenda works to boost capital access and financial acumen; judges cite other nominees for digital small business banking that includes Uber-style service in Poland.
A Cooperative Foundation
October 13, 2015
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This week, CreditUnions.com looks at strategies to fund charitable causes, expand philanthropic missions, and support community causes.
How To Build A Better Tomorrow
October 12, 2015
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TopLine Federal Credit Union shares lessons learned and best practices for building a 501(c)(3) affiliate.
A Framework For Philanthropy
October 12, 2015
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Make the answers to these four questions the cornerstones of a nonprofit foundation.
The Pope Digs Cooperatives
September 25, 2015
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Pope Francis brought his message and his popularity to Washington, and this family was there to witness it.
The Big GiveBack
September 21, 2015
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Workers’ Credit Union started its patronage dividend in 2013. In 2015, it wants to give back $3 million to its membership. Here’s how.
Compensating Directors: What’s Fair And What’s Foul?
September 21, 2015
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Here’s a list of specific ways that credit unions can and cannot compensate their board volunteers.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q15
August 19, 2015
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Second quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including loans, shares, and variety of income.
The Benefits Of Hiring From Inside — And Outside — The Credit Union Industry
August 11, 2015
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How Interra FCU has benefited from bringing on strong candidates regardless of cooperative pedigree.
How I Learned To Love Compliance
A panel at BAI Retail Delivery focused on “turning lemons into lemonade” with a culture shift that makes compliance a customer service imperative.
BAI Fetes Credit Union For Innovation In Old-School Banking
New Mexico’s Nusenda works to boost capital access and financial acumen; judges cite other nominees for digital small business banking that includes Uber-style service in ...
A Cooperative Foundation
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at strategies to fund charitable causes, expand philanthropic missions, and support community causes.
How To Build A Better Tomorrow
TopLine Federal Credit Union shares lessons learned and best practices for building a 501(c)(3) affiliate.
A Framework For Philanthropy
Make the answers to these four questions the cornerstones of a nonprofit foundation.
The Big GiveBack
Workers’ Credit Union started its patronage dividend in 2013. In 2015, it wants to give back $3 million to its membership. Here’s how.
Compensating Directors: What’s Fair And What’s Foul?
Here’s a list of specific ways that credit unions can and cannot compensate their board volunteers.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q15
Second quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including loans, shares, and variety of income.
The Benefits Of Hiring From Inside — And Outside — The Credit Union Industry
How Interra FCU has benefited from bringing on strong candidates regardless of cooperative pedigree.
Browse Topics
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.
The Pope Digs Cooperatives