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.
Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
January 17, 2023
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An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.
CDFI 2023- What Comes Next for CDFI Credit Unions
January 11, 2023
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This comprehensive webinar will cover critical information that CDFI credit unions will need to know in 2023
Financial Center First Rallies Around Financial Wellness
January 9, 2023
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The Indiana credit union’s robust literacy and wellness program exploded during COVID. Today, it’s changing lives one class at a time.
How Charitable Giving Impacts Member Satisfaction
January 9, 2023
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As credit union members become more discerning, building a strong relationship becomes about more than marketing low fees and interest rates.
What Can $40,000 Do For Financial Education?
January 2, 2023
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An ongoing partnership with Mesa Community College is just one component of TruWest’s commitment to supporting secondary education.
Flexible Benefits Attract — And Keep — Top Talent
January 2, 2023
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At Advancial, $750 and two company vacation homes go a long way in helping employees manage surprise expenses.
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Human Resources And Operations
December 26, 2022
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As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
December 26, 2022
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As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. A Call For Cooperatives To Close The Racial Homeownership Gap GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Impact
December 26, 2022
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10 ideas to inspire strategies that make a meaningful difference.
The Power Of Purpose Is In The Details
December 19, 2022
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It’s not enough to have a mission statement; to deliver results, a credit union’s purpose must meet four specific conditions.
Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.
CDFI 2023- What Comes Next for CDFI Credit Unions
This comprehensive webinar will cover critical information that CDFI credit unions will need to know in 2023
Financial Center First Rallies Around Financial Wellness
The Indiana credit union’s robust literacy and wellness program exploded during COVID. Today, it's changing lives one class at a time.
How Charitable Giving Impacts Member Satisfaction
As credit union members become more discerning, building a strong relationship becomes about more than marketing low fees and interest rates.
What Can $40,000 Do For Financial Education?
An ongoing partnership with Mesa Community College is just one component of TruWest’s commitment to supporting secondary education.
Flexible Benefits Attract — And Keep — Top Talent
At Advancial, $750 and two company vacation homes go a long way in helping employees manage surprise expenses.
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Human Resources And Operations
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Lending
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Impact
10 ideas to inspire strategies that make a meaningful difference.
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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.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
The Power Of Purpose Is In The Details