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.
The New Basis Of Competition
June 11, 2015
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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
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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
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Zillow mortgage research shows that many small borrowers will pay 10% more for every dollar borrowed than a borrower with a $400,000 loan.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
May 28, 2015
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Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
4 Ways To Staff Tomorrow’s Credit Union Today
May 18, 2015
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Millennials and new organizational structures are shaping the credit union industry for today and tomorrow.
Susan Makris On Leadership
May 15, 2015
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Susan Makris, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Patelco Credit Union, explains the importance of leadership style and culture within a growing credit union.
How Back-End Cooperation Will Help 6 Credit Unions Cut Compliance Costs By $200K
May 5, 2015
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Six small credit unions have projected more than $200,000 in compliance costs savings over the next two years with their new CUSO — and they say that’s just the beginning.
It’s Better To Be Real Than Perfect
May 5, 2015
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Presenters at the Financial Brand Forum explain why sharing shortfalls is just as important as touting strengths.
Enterprise Risk Overview Shows Progress, Way Forward
May 4, 2015
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Your risk management processes may be fine today, but are they sufficient to lead you tomorrow?
Exploding Opportunity In Exploding Diversity
April 30, 2015
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The growth of the millennial immigrant population has handed the credit union movement a great opportunity and obligation.
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.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
4 Ways To Staff Tomorrow’s Credit Union Today
Millennials and new organizational structures are shaping the credit union industry for today and tomorrow.
Susan Makris On Leadership
Susan Makris, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Patelco Credit Union, explains the importance of leadership style and culture within a growing ...
How Back-End Cooperation Will Help 6 Credit Unions Cut Compliance Costs By $200K
Six small credit unions have projected more than $200,000 in compliance costs savings over the next two years with their new CUSO — and they ...
It’s Better To Be Real Than Perfect
Presenters at the Financial Brand Forum explain why sharing shortfalls is just as important as touting strengths.
Enterprise Risk Overview Shows Progress, Way Forward
Your risk management processes may be fine today, but are they sufficient to lead you tomorrow?
Exploding Opportunity In Exploding Diversity
The growth of the millennial immigrant population has handed the credit union movement a great opportunity and obligation.
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What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
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.
Small Loans Could Be Big Business