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.
Test Your Boundaries Without Losing Your Bearings
April 27, 2015
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In a sky full of glittering opportunities, maintaining the industry’s guiding principles becomes more crucial, not less.
What Are Credit Unions Saying About RBC2?
April 27, 2015
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More than 1,000 credit union advocates from across the industry have made their voices heard. This selection of comments about NCUA’s revised risk-based capital proposal highlights drawbacks of the rule and underscores the importance of feedback.
Be Excellent To Each Other
April 25, 2015
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In order to avoid another “bogus” adventure, credit unions must remember the immortal worlds of two 80’s airheads.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
April 23, 2015
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As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
How To Apply The 7 Cooperative Principles To Regulatory Design
April 23, 2015
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To promote the continuous evolution of the credit union charter and its multifaceted contributions to the country’s economic progress, a new cooperative regulatory structure is needed.
At The Intersection Of Business And Technology
April 23, 2015
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BECU’s head of Internet talks strategy and skill set in a changing financial services environment.
RBC2: You Might Not Like What Comes Next
April 23, 2015
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Legal battle and years of uncertainty could follow a final rule like this.
NCUA Is Confused About The State Of The TCCUSF
April 21, 2015
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Data from different sources documents discrepant views about the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund.
The Economic And Community Impact Of The Financially Underserved
April 20, 2015
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Are you really ready to help? Take on the Financial Empowerment Challenge.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights From Fourth Quarter 2014
April 19, 2015
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Real comments from online review sites can help credit unions address dead zones in their application approval process, reduce the burden in employee reporting, and serve members whose schedules and preferences conflict with the institution’s service delivery strategy.
Test Your Boundaries Without Losing Your Bearings
In a sky full of glittering opportunities, maintaining the industry’s guiding principles becomes more crucial, not less.
Be Excellent To Each Other
In order to avoid another “bogus” adventure, credit unions must remember the immortal worlds of two 80’s airheads.
Credit Unions Creating The Next Economy
As America continues to transform itself economically, credit unions are becoming more involved in their communities.
How To Apply The 7 Cooperative Principles To Regulatory Design
To promote the continuous evolution of the credit union charter and its multifaceted contributions to the country’s economic progress, a new cooperative regulatory structure is ...
At The Intersection Of Business And Technology
BECU’s head of Internet talks strategy and skill set in a changing financial services environment.
RBC2: You Might Not Like What Comes Next
Legal battle and years of uncertainty could follow a final rule like this.
NCUA Is Confused About The State Of The TCCUSF
Data from different sources documents discrepant views about the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund.
The Economic And Community Impact Of The Financially Underserved
Are you really ready to help? Take on the Financial Empowerment Challenge.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights From Fourth Quarter 2014
Real comments from online review sites can help credit unions address dead zones in their application approval process, reduce the burden in employee reporting, and ...
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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.
What Are Credit Unions Saying About RBC2?