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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.
First Imperial Grows Deposits While Shrinking Payday Lenders’ Market
January 12, 2015
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This California credit union grows deposits by focusing on checking account, and loan growth among members other financial institutions rebuff.
What Role Did The Practitioners Council Play In NCUA’s Revised Risk-Based Capital Rule?
January 12, 2015
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If NCUA implemented the role of the practitioners in the spirit of member participation, then the precedent could be an important milestone in how the agency works with credit unions.
Will NCUA’s Revised RBC Rule Benefit From Banking Regulators’ Experience?
January 12, 2015
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A speech by the vice chair of the FDIC should be top of mind as the industry considers the new risk-based capital proposal.
Children’s Health Is Something We Can All Agree On
January 12, 2015
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Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run promises to be bigger and better in 2015, but needs your support.
First Quarter Growth In 2015 Is Critical To Sustain Momentum
January 5, 2015
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First quarter is an ideal time to pay slightly above market to lock in long-term CDs and reactivate interest in money market offerings.
5 Ways To Work With Non-FI Cooperatives
December 24, 2014
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Lessons from five credit unions on the benefits of grocery co-op partnerships.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
May 27, 2014
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Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
How Can YOU Support The TOMS Model
August 8, 2013
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By building a business model around helping others, TOMS sets an example for cooperatives to follow.
Your Vision For Regulatory Leadership
July 3, 2013
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Here are four different ways you can join the conversation about the need for an understanding of cooperative principles in regulatory leadership.
Highlight The Cooperative Business Model
September 24, 2012
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To strengthen the credit union marketplace, institutions have to walk the talk.
First Imperial Grows Deposits While Shrinking Payday Lenders’ Market
This California credit union grows deposits by focusing on checking account, and loan growth among members other financial institutions rebuff.
Will NCUA’s Revised RBC Rule Benefit From Banking Regulators’ Experience?
A speech by the vice chair of the FDIC should be top of mind as the industry considers the new risk-based capital proposal.
Children’s Health Is Something We Can All Agree On
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run promises to be bigger and better in 2015, but needs your support.
First Quarter Growth In 2015 Is Critical To Sustain Momentum
First quarter is an ideal time to pay slightly above market to lock in long-term CDs and reactivate interest in money market offerings.
5 Ways To Work With Non-FI Cooperatives
Lessons from five credit unions on the benefits of grocery co-op partnerships.
Great Leaders’ Quest For Elegance
Successful executives will seek to simplify processes and rid their organizations of inefficiencies.
How Can YOU Support The TOMS Model
By building a business model around helping others, TOMS sets an example for cooperatives to follow.
Your Vision For Regulatory Leadership
Here are four different ways you can join the conversation about the need for an understanding of cooperative principles in regulatory leadership.
Highlight The Cooperative Business Model
To strengthen the credit union marketplace, institutions have to walk the talk.
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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.
What Role Did The Practitioners Council Play In NCUA’s Revised Risk-Based Capital Rule?