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.
Financial Wellness In Kentucky During The Coronavirus Crisis
April 16, 2020
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Three anecdotes show how Abound Credit Union is turning purpose into action in the Bluegrass State.
Business As Unusual: How Credit Unions And Members Are Responding To The COVID-19 Pandemic
April 13, 2020
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Join Member Loyalty Group and others to learn about the feedback members are providing during this unprecedented time, and how that feedback is shifting as weeks go by.
Great Lakes Credit Union Forges Into The Forefront Of Foreclosure Counseling
April 13, 2020
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Counselors adapt to pandemic restrictions as the Chicago credit union expands its HUD-funded housing counseling program.
An Open Letter To Credit Union Leaders & Directors
April 3, 2020
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Now is the time for credit unions to distinguish themselves by being part of the solution to the challenges our society is facing.
COVID-19 Checkup Calls: Nymeo Reaches Out By Phone
April 1, 2020
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The suburban Maryland credit union is calling members to offer assurance and advice.
Purpose In Action: Finding Inspiration Together
March 31, 2020
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By sharing the stories of credit unions’ work and impact, we hope to ignite a passion for doing more.
PCM Goes Old School Against A New Threat
March 30, 2020
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To support members during a time of economic upheaval, the Green Bay credit union is not penalizing early withdrawal from savings accounts and is offering deferrals on installment loans. It’s offering plenty of modern comforts, too.
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.
Financial Wellness In Kentucky During The Coronavirus Crisis
Three anecdotes show how Abound Credit Union is turning purpose into action in the Bluegrass State.
Business As Unusual: How Credit Unions And Members Are Responding To The COVID-19 Pandemic
Join Member Loyalty Group and others to learn about the feedback members are providing during this unprecedented time, and how that feedback is shifting as ...
Great Lakes Credit Union Forges Into The Forefront Of Foreclosure Counseling
Counselors adapt to pandemic restrictions as the Chicago credit union expands its HUD-funded housing counseling program.
COVID-19 Checkup Calls: Nymeo Reaches Out By Phone
The suburban Maryland credit union is calling members to offer assurance and advice.
Purpose In Action: Finding Inspiration Together
By sharing the stories of credit unions’ work and impact, we hope to ignite a passion for doing more.
PCM Goes Old School Against A New Threat
To support members during a time of economic upheaval, the Green Bay credit union is not penalizing early withdrawal from savings accounts and is offering ...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
An Open Letter To Credit Union Leaders & Directors