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.
Flood Waters Are Rising. Will Credit Unions Come To The Rescue?
January 25, 2021
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It’s time to find ways to support members’ economic recovery.
Impact Initiative Kick-Off
January 14, 2021
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During this special kick-off webinar Callahan’s Jay Johnson, Chief Collaboration Officer, and Jon Jeffreys, President & CEO, will share what key trends and themes they are hearing regarding impact and how your credit union can get involved with this exciting new initiative in 2021.
Tough Love Following A Harsh Year
January 11, 2021
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Five ways to turn fiction into fact for the credit union movement in 2021.
Future Proofing: How to Attract Next Generation Members in the Digital Age
December 9, 2020
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Tune in for an insightful panel discussion among leaders from financial technology company Splash Financial, First Tech Federal Credit Union and CMFG Ventures/CUNA Mutual Group to learn how credit unions are remaining competitive while growing digitally.
How Credit Unions Made Good In 2020
December 1, 2020
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Nearly 20 programs by credit unions helped members survive and thrive in a difficult year.
3 Ways To Step Up For Small Businesses
November 23, 2020
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Ent, Genisys, and Corning credit unions have each taken different approaches to offer much-needed support to area establishments.
Small-Dollar Loans Boast Big Career Potential
November 16, 2020
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A Louisiana credit union brings technical education within reach by removing two major barriers to attaining it.
Navy Federal: Big Credit Union. Narrow Focus.
November 9, 2020
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In time for Veteran’s Day, the nation’s largest credit union offers lessons learned during its decades of success building long-term member relationships.
Purpose + Data = A New Take On Product Development
November 2, 2020
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Research and reflection drives a new lineup of products and services at Seattle Credit Union.
Oregon Credit Unions Step Up To Distribute Relief
October 26, 2020
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A group of member-owned cooperatives and their league helped strapped residents and businesses through state programs.
Impact Initiative Kick-Off
During this special kick-off webinar Callahan's Jay Johnson, Chief Collaboration Officer, and Jon Jeffreys, President & CEO, will share what key trends and themes they ...
Tough Love Following A Harsh Year
Five ways to turn fiction into fact for the credit union movement in 2021.
Future Proofing: How to Attract Next Generation Members in the Digital Age
Tune in for an insightful panel discussion among leaders from financial technology company Splash Financial, First Tech Federal Credit Union and CMFG Ventures/CUNA Mutual Group ...
How Credit Unions Made Good In 2020
Nearly 20 programs by credit unions helped members survive and thrive in a difficult year.
3 Ways To Step Up For Small Businesses
Ent, Genisys, and Corning credit unions have each taken different approaches to offer much-needed support to area establishments.
Small-Dollar Loans Boast Big Career Potential
A Louisiana credit union brings technical education within reach by removing two major barriers to attaining it.
Navy Federal: Big Credit Union. Narrow Focus.
In time for Veteran’s Day, the nation’s largest credit union offers lessons learned during its decades of success building long-term member relationships.
Purpose + Data = A New Take On Product Development
Research and reflection drives a new lineup of products and services at Seattle Credit Union.
Oregon Credit Unions Step Up To Distribute Relief
A group of member-owned cooperatives and their league helped strapped residents and businesses through state programs.
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It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
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.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Callahan & Associates
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
How Asset Size Shapes Credit Union Performance Across 3 Metrics
Omar Shalabi
Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
Members Are On The Move. Credit Unions Are Here For Them.
Sherry Virden
Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
3 Ways Falling Rates Are Poised To Impact Credit Union Balance Sheets
Andrew Lepczyk
Falling interest rates are changing the game for credit unions. Explore how potential shifts in lending, savings, and margins are set to affect the bottom line.
Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Omar Shalabi
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
A Fresh Start For A Timeless Mission
Callahan & Associates
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Flood Waters Are Rising. Will Credit Unions Come To The Rescue?