GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community
A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
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.
Member-Focused Staff Can Sell With Tech Tools
March 2, 2015
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You can have a member-focused staff while increasing sales and growing fee-income opportunities through technology.
Subprime Bubble? Not In Credit Union Land.
February 26, 2015
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Equifax report buttresses evidence that subprime auto lending is opportunity for credit unions to do good while doing well.
The Tithe That Binds
February 25, 2015
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Looking to make a larger community impact, Assemblies of God Credit Union has donated 10% of its yearly revenue to charity the past three years.
The Measurement Trap
February 24, 2015
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Is it time to rethink how and what we measure, especially in the credit union world where “high performance” has a different meaning than in for-profit financial institutions?
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
February 23, 2015
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The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
7 Secrets For Merger Success
February 23, 2015
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These best practices will ensure your next merger won’t be your last.
No Time For Yes Men At NCUA
February 23, 2015
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Is making the NCUA look professional more important than debating rules before they’re passed?
Compounding The Problem
February 12, 2015
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Albert Einstein hailed the power of compounding interest. But that power works both ways, as payday lenders well know.
4 Lessons From Failed Mergers
February 11, 2015
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To coincide with the merger webinar hosted by Callahan & Associates, here are four infamous examples and lessons from failed mergers in the communications and retail industries.
Economic Up Tempo May Prompt Rate Ratchet
February 6, 2015
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Rising wages, employment may be greeted by rate hikes as Fed works to direct economic harmony.
Member-Focused Staff Can Sell With Tech Tools
You can have a member-focused staff while increasing sales and growing fee-income opportunities through technology.
Subprime Bubble? Not In Credit Union Land.
Equifax report buttresses evidence that subprime auto lending is opportunity for credit unions to do good while doing well.
The Tithe That Binds
Looking to make a larger community impact, Assemblies of God Credit Union has donated 10% of its yearly revenue to charity the past three years.
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
7 Secrets For Merger Success
These best practices will ensure your next merger won’t be your last.
No Time For Yes Men At NCUA
Is making the NCUA look professional more important than debating rules before they're passed?
Compounding The Problem
Albert Einstein hailed the power of compounding interest. But that power works both ways, as payday lenders well know.
4 Lessons From Failed Mergers
To coincide with the merger webinar hosted by Callahan & Associates, here are four infamous examples and lessons from failed mergers in the communications and ...
Economic Up Tempo May Prompt Rate Ratchet
Rising wages, employment may be greeted by rate hikes as Fed works to direct economic harmony.
Browse Topics
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
How AI Is Shaping HR For The Next Era
Marc Rapport
Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.
Now’s The Time For Credit Union Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.
Is Your Credit Union Making Time For Leadership Development?
Andrew Lepczyk
Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.
Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
Jennie Boden
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
Preparing For 2026: Why The NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule Elevates The Strategic Role Of Credit Union Boards
Jennie Boden
Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.
How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
Planning For The Future: Ensuring Strong Boards And Leaders Through Succession Planning
Callahan & Associates
The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.
3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
The Measurement Trap