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.
Together We Advance To The Internet Of Things
February 23, 2016
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This weeks Governmental Affairs Conference once again demonstrated the movement’s ability to mix purpose with innovation, the old and the new.
Together We Advance … To The Internet Of Things
February 23, 2016
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This week’s Governmental Affairs Conference once again demonstrated the movement’s ability to mix purpose with innovation, the old and the new.
To Serve And Prosper
February 22, 2016
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Credit unions need to value service as much as profitability and be able to show it.
4 Ways To Deliver A Superior Experience In The Virtual World
February 22, 2016
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In today’s world of same-day service and immediate gratification, these credit unions are using new delivery channels and transaction capabilities to exceed member expectations.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2015
February 17, 2016
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Fourth quarter performance data showcases a milestone year, with growing momentum for credit unions and unprecedented value being generated among their membership.
How Piedmont Advantage Leverages Giving Back
February 16, 2016
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The North Carolina credit union maintains a strong focus, broad reach, and internal control on social responsibility efforts.
Your Charter Is Your DNA
February 15, 2016
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Credit unions with closed charters, community charters, or a little of both have fundamentally different DNA. These three articles illustrate how they succeed in different ways.
A Contest That Shows The Money And Much More
February 15, 2016
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How a Massachusetts credit union urges its community to get out the vote to shed light on local nonprofits.
10 Credit Union Leaders In Dividend Payout
February 15, 2016
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Credit unions distributed more than $5 billion in member dividends in 2015. Which cooperatives lead the industry?
Hispanic “Together We Advance” Credit Union Seal Goes National
February 11, 2016
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Juntos Avanzamos program grows from its Texas roots as a way to light the path to safe banking for Hispanic consumers.
Together We Advance To The Internet Of Things
This weeks Governmental Affairs Conference once again demonstrated the movement's ability to mix purpose with innovation, the old and the new.
Together We Advance … To The Internet Of Things
This week’s Governmental Affairs Conference once again demonstrated the movement's ability to mix purpose with innovation, the old and the new.
4 Ways To Deliver A Superior Experience In The Virtual World
In today’s world of same-day service and immediate gratification, these credit unions are using new delivery channels and transaction capabilities to exceed member expectations.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2015
Fourth quarter performance data showcases a milestone year, with growing momentum for credit unions and unprecedented value being generated among their membership.
How Piedmont Advantage Leverages Giving Back
The North Carolina credit union maintains a strong focus, broad reach, and internal control on social responsibility efforts.
Your Charter Is Your DNA
Credit unions with closed charters, community charters, or a little of both have fundamentally different DNA. These three articles illustrate how they succeed in different ...
A Contest That Shows The Money And Much More
How a Massachusetts credit union urges its community to get out the vote to shed light on local nonprofits.
10 Credit Union Leaders In Dividend Payout
Credit unions distributed more than $5 billion in member dividends in 2015. Which cooperatives lead the industry?
Hispanic “Together We Advance” Credit Union Seal Goes National
Juntos Avanzamos program grows from its Texas roots as a way to light the path to safe banking for Hispanic consumers.
Browse Topics
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
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