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.
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.
Lessons From The Retail World
February 10, 2016
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Traditional retailers and credit unions are not necessarily on the same side of the digital divide when it comes to moving the model online.
Keep New Member Referrals All In The Family
February 8, 2016
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Harvest FCU adds members through a family-focused referral program.
How Attentive Listening Makes For Stronger Lending
January 25, 2016
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First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
The New Rules Of Business In A #Trending World
January 18, 2016
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Actions in and out of the office now spread faster and farther than ever before. Here’s how to make sure the court of public opinion rules in your favor.
A Strategy To Adopt A Younger Point Of View
January 11, 2016
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Advisory roles are helping two credit unions engage millennial members.
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Takes “Support Education” Mantra To The Races
January 11, 2016
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Maryland credit union puts its commitment to education on display while also doubling down on the movement’s commitment to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
A Tale Of Two Internships
January 11, 2016
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How a Michigan credit union works with college millennials and veteran CUSO staff members alike.
25 Years In The Forest, Still Seeing Trees
January 6, 2016
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Its times like today when credit union executive teams most need a strategic mindset to lay the foundation for future success.
6 Big Ideas For 2016
January 4, 2016
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With the books on 2015 officially closed, it’s time to get excited about the new year ahead.
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.
Keep New Member Referrals All In The Family
Harvest FCU adds members through a family-focused referral program.
How Attentive Listening Makes For Stronger Lending
First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
The New Rules Of Business In A #Trending World
Actions in and out of the office now spread faster and farther than ever before. Here’s how to make sure the court of public opinion ...
A Strategy To Adopt A Younger Point Of View
Advisory roles are helping two credit unions engage millennial members.
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Takes “Support Education” Mantra To The Races
Maryland credit union puts its commitment to education on display while also doubling down on the movement’s commitment to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
A Tale Of Two Internships
How a Michigan credit union works with college millennials and veteran CUSO staff members alike.
25 Years In The Forest, Still Seeing Trees
Its times like today when credit union executive teams most need a strategic mindset to lay the foundation for future success.
6 Big Ideas For 2016
With the books on 2015 officially closed, it's time to get excited about the new year ahead.
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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.
Lessons From The Retail World