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.
A Talent Imperative Facing Credit Unions
January 8, 2020
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A 2020 challenge: How to deepen relationships between staff, members, and the tech tools that bind, or separate, them.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
January 7, 2020
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Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
Credit Union Imperatives For 2020
January 7, 2020
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Strategic decisions made around three essential elements will prove critical to the future success of the credit union movement.
Make Plans For 2020
December 30, 2019
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The most successful decade in the history of the movement is coming to an end. How can credit unions prepare for what comes next?
4 Ways To Help Members Tackle Their Savings Resolutions
December 23, 2019
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Credit unions across the country are deploying creative solutions to engage members and encourage savings.
Charter Changes, Data Scientists, Foundational Support
December 16, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Fostering Foundation Support From Branch To Board
December 16, 2019
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The SECU Foundation relies on personnel and resources from across its parent credit union to increase capacity and visibility.
How Does A Charter Change Affect Credit Union Performance?
December 16, 2019
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Data from Callahan & Associates documents the performance in four key areas for credit unions that have made a charter change over the past decade.
Why Credit Unions Should Lead With Purpose In 2020
December 12, 2019
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Join Callahan & Associates for an informational webinar about Sustainable Business Strategy With Rebecca Henderson. Learn how to join the January 2020 cohort, designed to help teach leaders how to drive business results with a strategy based around purpose.
Chief Data Officer, Christmas Clubs, Better Blogging
December 9, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
Credit Union Imperatives For 2020
Strategic decisions made around three essential elements will prove critical to the future success of the credit union movement.
Make Plans For 2020
The most successful decade in the history of the movement is coming to an end. How can credit unions prepare for what comes next?
4 Ways To Help Members Tackle Their Savings Resolutions
Credit unions across the country are deploying creative solutions to engage members and encourage savings.
Charter Changes, Data Scientists, Foundational Support
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Fostering Foundation Support From Branch To Board
The SECU Foundation relies on personnel and resources from across its parent credit union to increase capacity and visibility.
How Does A Charter Change Affect Credit Union Performance?
Data from Callahan & Associates documents the performance in four key areas for credit unions that have made a charter change over the past decade.
Why Credit Unions Should Lead With Purpose In 2020
Join Callahan & Associates for an informational webinar about Sustainable Business Strategy With Rebecca Henderson. Learn how to join the January 2020 cohort, designed to ...
Chief Data Officer, Christmas Clubs, Better Blogging
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Browse Topics
Brent Rempe On Leadership
Aaron Passman
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?
Rebecca Wessler
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Credit Unions Bring Main Street Voices To Fed Advisory Councils
Savana Morie
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
What Is The Personal Savings Rate? And Why Should Credit Unions Care?
Andrew Lepczyk
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.
AI Skills, CEO Evaluation, And More Strategic Opportunities For Boards
Callahan & Associates
Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
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.
Calling All CFOs
Andrew Lepczyk
Unlock insights during Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com — data, analysis, and strategies to help credit union leaders interpret trends, manage balance sheets, and drive smarter growth.
Unpacking The Surge In Credit Union Operating Expenses
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions face rising costs from compensation and services — can they balance investment with efficiency to sustain member value?
Credit Unions Are Seizing Opportunities In Commercial Real Estate
Callahan & Associates
As commercial real estate rebounds, credit unions face a choice: let operational bottlenecks slow deals, or leverage efficiency tools to capture market opportunities faster.
Member Momentum Is At A Crossroads
Sherry Virden
Member growth at U.S. credit unions is slowing, and credit unions are working to reignite growth, deepen engagement, and increase competitiveness amid shifting preferences and economic headwinds.
A Talent Imperative Facing Credit Unions