GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community
A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
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.
Brent Rempe On Leadership
September 22, 2025
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From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Is Your Credit Union Resilient Enough For 2026 And Beyond?
September 22, 2025
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Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Should Credit Unions Be Pessimistic Or Optimistic About The Economy?
September 15, 2025
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Mixed signals have left many confused about the state of the U.S. economy. Credit union leaders must evaluate competing economic narratives and position their institutions accordingly.
How Blue FCU Measures What Really Matters
September 1, 2025
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The Wyoming cooperative combines custom impact measurements with traditional KPIs to track progress on its 10-year strategic plan.
Members Don’t Just Need A Partner, They Need A Copilot.
August 31, 2025
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Roughly 80% of True Sky FCU members have used its free credit review service, which helps the cooperative deepen relationships while members improve their financial lives.
10 Ways Credit Unions Support Back-To-School Season
August 25, 2025
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As students head back to campus this fall, the nation’s financial cooperatives jump to the head of the class with creative community partnerships, classroom-ready resources, and real financial support.
Stocking Every Aisle With Financial Opportunity
August 20, 2025
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Publix Employees FCU turns everyday moments into lasting financial impact. Through on-site support and a vibrant wellness program, the credit union is building trust, offering guidance, and forging financial confidence one associate at a time.
U.S. Consumers Present A Mixed Bag Of Future Financial Sentiment
August 18, 2025
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Recent studies reveal a slight uptick in optimism, but a growing share of Americans expect their finances to worsen during the next year.
Financial Wellbeing Isn’t What You Think It Is
August 18, 2025
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Financial wellbeing isn’t about budgets or education; it’s about trust, confidence, and a sense of control.
How A Financial Wellbeing Strategy Offers Less Stress And More Success
August 18, 2025
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Affinity Federal Credit Union redefines financial success by focusing on emotional confidence, community impact, and member trust.
Brent Rempe On Leadership
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Is Your Credit Union Resilient Enough For 2026 And Beyond?
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Should Credit Unions Be Pessimistic Or Optimistic About The Economy?
Mixed signals have left many confused about the state of the U.S. economy. Credit union leaders must evaluate competing economic narratives and position their institutions ...
How Blue FCU Measures What Really Matters
The Wyoming cooperative combines custom impact measurements with traditional KPIs to track progress on its 10-year strategic plan.
Members Don’t Just Need A Partner, They Need A Copilot.
Roughly 80% of True Sky FCU members have used its free credit review service, which helps the cooperative deepen relationships while members improve their financial ...
10 Ways Credit Unions Support Back-To-School Season
As students head back to campus this fall, the nation’s financial cooperatives jump to the head of the class with creative community partnerships, classroom-ready resources, ...
Stocking Every Aisle With Financial Opportunity
Publix Employees FCU turns everyday moments into lasting financial impact. Through on-site support and a vibrant wellness program, the credit union is building trust, offering ...
U.S. Consumers Present A Mixed Bag Of Future Financial Sentiment
Recent studies reveal a slight uptick in optimism, but a growing share of Americans expect their finances to worsen during the next year.
How A Financial Wellbeing Strategy Offers Less Stress And More Success
Affinity Federal Credit Union redefines financial success by focusing on emotional confidence, community impact, and member trust.
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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.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Financial Wellbeing Isn’t What You Think It Is