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.
Aggieland Credit Union Helps Student Entrepreneurs Learn, Earn, And Return
April 21, 2025
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The Texas cooperative takes fun and philanthropy to the next level with a real-world business challenge that raised more than $57,000 for charity in one semester alone.
From Seed To Scale: The Credit Union Grant Model That Builds Capacity
April 21, 2025
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With an eye toward sustainable success, a grant program in North Carolina empowers small nonprofits to fulfill their missions.
3 Bankers Walk Into A Credit Union
April 14, 2025
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A trio of ex-bankers discuss how they embraced credit union culture and discovered a newfound purpose at Together Credit Union.
Lights, Camera, Action! How To Improve Outreach On The Air.
March 31, 2025
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Two credit union leaders discuss how regular broadcast appearances help them reach members and non-members alike.
Celebrating 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact
March 31, 2025
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From shaping the industry’s approach to data to framing the conversation around key industry issues, here’s a look at the impact we’ve made — and what’s to come
Great Strategy Requires Trade-Offs
March 23, 2025
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A notable shift is occurring in the industry as credit unions make a choice to refocus on areas in which they can make the greatest impact.
How Mission And Momentum Have Revolutionized Great Lakes Credit Union
March 23, 2025
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Putting people first has transformed the Illinois-based cooperative into a local powerhouse that stands apart from the competition — and this is only the beginning.
A New Framework For Growth
March 23, 2025
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The first book from Callahan CEO Jon Jeffreys outlines how credit unions can grow and differentiate themselves by putting purpose at the center of their business strategy.
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
March 17, 2025
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Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
A Year In Review And What Lies Ahead For Credit Unions In 2025
March 17, 2025
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The cooperative industry has shown much resiliency in today’s shifting economic landscape. That sets a strong precedent for weathering whatever might come.
Aggieland Credit Union Helps Student Entrepreneurs Learn, Earn, And Return
The Texas cooperative takes fun and philanthropy to the next level with a real-world business challenge that raised more than $57,000 for charity in one ...
From Seed To Scale: The Credit Union Grant Model That Builds Capacity
With an eye toward sustainable success, a grant program in North Carolina empowers small nonprofits to fulfill their missions.
3 Bankers Walk Into A Credit Union
A trio of ex-bankers discuss how they embraced credit union culture and discovered a newfound purpose at Together Credit Union.
Lights, Camera, Action! How To Improve Outreach On The Air.
Two credit union leaders discuss how regular broadcast appearances help them reach members and non-members alike.
Celebrating 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact
From shaping the industry’s approach to data to framing the conversation around key industry issues, here’s a look at the impact we’ve made — and ...
Great Strategy Requires Trade-Offs
A notable shift is occurring in the industry as credit unions make a choice to refocus on areas in which they can make the greatest ...
How Mission And Momentum Have Revolutionized Great Lakes Credit Union
Putting people first has transformed the Illinois-based cooperative into a local powerhouse that stands apart from the competition — and this is only the beginning.
Credit Unions Deliver Impact. Members Are Here For It.
Better rates, lower fees, and steadfast community presence are returning real financial results for the credit union movement.
A Year In Review And What Lies Ahead For Credit Unions In 2025
The cooperative industry has shown much resiliency in today’s shifting economic landscape. That sets a strong precedent for weathering whatever might come.
Browse Topics
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
A New Framework For Growth