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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.
Immigration Order Spurs Huge Chance To Serve
February 6, 2015
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Credit union advocates react to Obama move with call to grab market share while serving up trusted financial resources.
Are Credit Unions Too Squeamish To Watch Matz And McWatters Duke It Out?
February 5, 2015
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A new era of transparent debate and both sides of the story will be good for us all!
Split Leadership Helps Honor Keep It Local
January 23, 2015
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Honor Credit Union formed an independent executive team to build on the knowledge of merged staff members and succeed in a new market.
Debra Vollmer On Leadership
January 20, 2015
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Debra Vollmer, senior vice president at Langley Federal Credit Union, reflects on her leadership style, lessons learned during her career, and opportunities for the industry.
The Secret Legal Opinions Behind Public Decisions
January 20, 2015
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NCUA is setting an anti-democratic precedent in its repeated efforts to keep private the legal opinions about its public regulatory authority. RBC is one example. The CUSO rule is another. Will there be more?
How Credit Unions Can Prove Themselves
January 19, 2015
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A review of practices that show how and why credit unions are boosting their visibility and viability.
4 Ways Great Minds Address Adversity
January 16, 2015
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Don’t bemoan a streak of bad luck: harness it. Fate dealt these fledgling businesses a bad hand, but their mentalities carried them through to ultimate success.
Rate Your Regulator
January 16, 2015
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How did the three board members and NCUA fare during the open meeting in which the agency released the revised risk-based capital proposal?
Credit Unions: Prove Thyself!
January 15, 2015
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Strategists, new Filene report say credit unions need new metrics to show the world how and why they matter.
What To Listen For When The NCUA Board Discusses The Revised RBC Rule
January 13, 2015
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To craft an effective response, credit unions must understand how board members view the rule.
Immigration Order Spurs Huge Chance To Serve
Credit union advocates react to Obama move with call to grab market share while serving up trusted financial resources.
Split Leadership Helps Honor Keep It Local
Honor Credit Union formed an independent executive team to build on the knowledge of merged staff members and succeed in a new market.
Debra Vollmer On Leadership
Debra Vollmer, senior vice president at Langley Federal Credit Union, reflects on her leadership style, lessons learned during her career, and opportunities for the industry.
The Secret Legal Opinions Behind Public Decisions
NCUA is setting an anti-democratic precedent in its repeated efforts to keep private the legal opinions about its public regulatory authority. RBC is one example. ...
How Credit Unions Can Prove Themselves
A review of practices that show how and why credit unions are boosting their visibility and viability.
4 Ways Great Minds Address Adversity
Don’t bemoan a streak of bad luck: harness it. Fate dealt these fledgling businesses a bad hand, but their mentalities carried them through to ultimate ...
Rate Your Regulator
How did the three board members and NCUA fare during the open meeting in which the agency released the revised risk-based capital proposal?
Credit Unions: Prove Thyself!
Strategists, new Filene report say credit unions need new metrics to show the world how and why they matter.
What To Listen For When The NCUA Board Discusses The Revised RBC Rule
To craft an effective response, credit unions must understand how board members view the rule.
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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.
Are Credit Unions Too Squeamish To Watch Matz And McWatters Duke It Out?