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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.
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.
The Value In The Slow, The Small, And The Local
March 23, 2015
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The community-conscious investment book Slow Money represents the local, holistic approach to finance that credit unions have lived since the birth of the modern credit union in 1852.
Executive Life Balance
March 18, 2015
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Members depend on GUASFCU’s executives, who are also full-time students, to deliver outstanding service.
Planting Seeds Of Savings
March 18, 2015
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Laura Mugge of Electro Savings Federal Credit Union explains her credit union’s evergreen tree seedling program to promote youth saving.
The Legacy Of Ed Callahan, 6 Years Later
March 18, 2015
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Ed Callahan passed away six years ago, yet his impact on the industry still resonates today.
How Rogue Credit Union Posted 12.6% Growth In Its Credit Card Portfolio
March 4, 2015
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Merchant discounts helped this Oregon credit union turn its cards into a must-have shopping accessory for state consumers.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
March 4, 2015
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When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
2014 Credit Union Impact Report
March 3, 2015
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How much money did credit unions lend in 2014? How much higher were the interest rates they offered on deposit products? How many workers did they employ? All that and more in this year’s report.
RBC Coverage: Pros, Cons Collide
Call for comment gains urgency as April 27 deadline approaches.
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 ...
The Value In The Slow, The Small, And The Local
The community-conscious investment book Slow Money represents the local, holistic approach to finance that credit unions have lived since the birth of the modern credit ...
Executive Life Balance
Members depend on GUASFCU’s executives, who are also full-time students, to deliver outstanding service.
Planting Seeds Of Savings
Laura Mugge of Electro Savings Federal Credit Union explains her credit union's evergreen tree seedling program to promote youth saving.
The Legacy Of Ed Callahan, 6 Years Later
Ed Callahan passed away six years ago, yet his impact on the industry still resonates today.
How Rogue Credit Union Posted 12.6% Growth In Its Credit Card Portfolio
Merchant discounts helped this Oregon credit union turn its cards into a must-have shopping accessory for state consumers.
NCUA: Here’s What The FDIC Really Said
When will the NCUA pay attention to how the FDIC views risk-based capital?
2014 Credit Union Impact Report
How much money did credit unions lend in 2014? How much higher were the interest rates they offered on deposit products? How many workers did ...
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What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign
Alix Patterson
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Rebecca Wessler
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How Credit Unions Can Compete Through Omnichannel Member Experiences
Callahan & Associates
Futureproof your credit union. Learn how ASAPP Financial Technology’s bank.io OXP | Omnichannel Experience Platform supports credit unions as they compete against direct-to-consumer fintechs.
Why Service And Support Should Guide Your Technology Decisions
Callahan & Associates
Choosing the right credit union core technology provider helps members, employees, and the credit union thrive.
Insights From The Outside: Erling Amundson
Marc Rapport
When Erling Amundson made the jump from Fortune 500s to Langley Federal Credit Union, he brought a knack for member service and systems that listen, learn, and evolve.
3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
The Member Experience Revolution
Omar Shalabi
How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.
How Credit Limits Impact Cardmember Usage And Loyalty
Callahan & Associates
Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
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