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.
Lessons From A YouTube Series
February 21, 2020
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Arizona FCU puts a financial twist on “The Biggest Loser” with its “My Comeback” web series.
How To Launch A Day Of Service On A Budget
February 18, 2020
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Altra Federal Credit Union offers tips and insight for credit unions that want to set aside an official day to positively impact their communities.
Shine On! A New Culture Means Brighter Days At Sun Community FCU.
February 14, 2020
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Simple changes make it clear this California cooperative is in the people business.
Switching To The Offensive
February 10, 2020
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With old troubles in the past, USAlliance will pursue new opportunities.
Innovators, Engagement Scores, And Community Inclusion
February 10, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Community Inclusion Manager
February 10, 2020
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At Veridian Credit Union, Angela Weekley is nearing a decade of building bridges between cooperative and community.
Putting Portland Rentals Within Reach
February 4, 2020
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Consolidated Community Credit Union includes a security deposit loan among its package of new mortgage products that address the housing crunch in the Northwestern city’s market.
Best Of January 2020
February 4, 2020
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Welcome to the 2020s. Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How Green Can You Go? VSECU Is All-In On Energy-Savings Lending.
January 28, 2020
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Tree-hugging roots run deep at the Vermont credit union, which offers an array of lending and deposit products aimed at fighting climate change.
How Excite Credit Union Primes The Pump For College Education
January 27, 2020
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The Silicon Valley credit union plans to create “a college mindset” with a $25-a-pop savings plan.
Lessons From A YouTube Series
Arizona FCU puts a financial twist on “The Biggest Loser” with its “My Comeback” web series.
How To Launch A Day Of Service On A Budget
Altra Federal Credit Union offers tips and insight for credit unions that want to set aside an official day to positively impact their communities.
Shine On! A New Culture Means Brighter Days At Sun Community FCU.
Simple changes make it clear this California cooperative is in the people business.
Switching To The Offensive
With old troubles in the past, USAlliance will pursue new opportunities.
Innovators, Engagement Scores, And Community Inclusion
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Community Inclusion Manager
At Veridian Credit Union, Angela Weekley is nearing a decade of building bridges between cooperative and community.
Putting Portland Rentals Within Reach
Consolidated Community Credit Union includes a security deposit loan among its package of new mortgage products that address the housing crunch in the Northwestern city’s ...
Best Of January 2020
Welcome to the 2020s. Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How Green Can You Go? VSECU Is All-In On Energy-Savings Lending.
Tree-hugging roots run deep at the Vermont credit union, which offers an array of lending and deposit products aimed at fighting climate change.
How Excite Credit Union Primes The Pump For College Education
The Silicon Valley credit union plans to create “a college mindset” with a $25-a-pop savings plan.
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.