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.
10 Best Practices For Working At Home
March 23, 2020
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Callahan staffers offer tips and advice being a worker-in-residence.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
March 16, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Vice President For Corporate Partnerships And Advocacy
March 16, 2020
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Air Force veteran and longtime ABECU executive Larry Sewell helps Together Credit Union move onward and upward.
15 Leaders. 3 Questions. Insights For All.
March 9, 2020
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Credit union leaders celebrate International Women’s Day with working tips, career lessons, and legacy desires.
Lessons In Leadership, A High-Level Shake Up, And A Decade Of Growth
March 9, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A High-Level Shake Up Supports Credit Union Success
March 9, 2020
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A reorganization to the senior leadership team in 2019 has had a positive, powerful impact at TwinStar Credit Union.
Help Members Soar, Not Simply Survive
March 9, 2020
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With a new partnership and approach to driving engagement, Affinity FCU is fostering a thriving membership.
Loan Participations: Sharing Risk And Reward
March 1, 2020
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Loan participations are a proven way to address liquidity concerns and add some income. They can also be complicated, but there’s help.
Financial Wellness, Strategic Pillars, And Small Business Loans
February 24, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Inclusion Insights Kick Off This Year’s GAC
February 24, 2020
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The Small Credit Union Roundtable featured CEOs bringing members into the financial mainstream and NCUA chair Rodney Hood on the regulator’s role.
10 Best Practices For Working At Home
Callahan staffers offer tips and advice being a worker-in-residence.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Vice President For Corporate Partnerships And Advocacy
Air Force veteran and longtime ABECU executive Larry Sewell helps Together Credit Union move onward and upward.
15 Leaders. 3 Questions. Insights For All.
Credit union leaders celebrate International Women’s Day with working tips, career lessons, and legacy desires.
Lessons In Leadership, A High-Level Shake Up, And A Decade Of Growth
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A High-Level Shake Up Supports Credit Union Success
A reorganization to the senior leadership team in 2019 has had a positive, powerful impact at TwinStar Credit Union.
Help Members Soar, Not Simply Survive
With a new partnership and approach to driving engagement, Affinity FCU is fostering a thriving membership.
Loan Participations: Sharing Risk And Reward
Loan participations are a proven way to address liquidity concerns and add some income. They can also be complicated, but there’s help.
Financial Wellness, Strategic Pillars, And Small Business Loans
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Inclusion Insights Kick Off This Year’s GAC
The Small Credit Union Roundtable featured CEOs bringing members into the financial mainstream and NCUA chair Rodney Hood on the regulator’s role.
Browse Topics
JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
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.
7 Leadership Lessons From 2025
Savana Morie
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
Savana Morie
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Tony Waltrich
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.