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.
Community Service, Impact, And A Plan For 2025
October 15, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 Credit Unions Take On 1 Shared Day Of Service
October 15, 2019
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There’s a growing trend in Credit Union Land that’s encouraging employees to spend Columbus Day on the road, volunteering and giving back to their communities.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Community Impact
October 14, 2019
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A history with nonprofits and actively listening to community partners helps Heather McKissick lead her to team to excel in three high-impact areas at University FCU.
It’s 2025. Do You Know Where Your Credit Union Is?
October 14, 2019
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Listerhill Credit Union’s Forge Strategy sets the course for the next five years at the Alabama cooperative.
What’s Your North Star?
October 14, 2019
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Many credit unions talk about mission, vision, and values. But even a guiding light requires people to look up and follow it.
What Does Fintech Innovation Look Like In Credit Union Land?
October 7, 2019
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A nonprofit program launched by Digital FCU fosters next-gen talent and ideas, and the nation has noticed.
Coverage From The MDDCCUA Small Credit Union Conference
September 30, 2019
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The power of the cooperative model was on display this past month as credit unions came together to share past successes and strategies for the future.
Turning On The Foundation-Funding Spigot
September 23, 2019
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The key to any foundation’s success is its ability to expand its coffers.
Robotics, In-Branch Technology, Loan Production
September 23, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Change Faster To Be Better
September 20, 2019
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Credit unions must ensure they are effectively serving current members while positioning themselves for the next iteration of financial services.
Community Service, Impact, And A Plan For 2025
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 Credit Unions Take On 1 Shared Day Of Service
There’s a growing trend in Credit Union Land that’s encouraging employees to spend Columbus Day on the road, volunteering and giving back to their communities. ...
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Community Impact
A history with nonprofits and actively listening to community partners helps Heather McKissick lead her to team to excel in three high-impact areas at University ...
It’s 2025. Do You Know Where Your Credit Union Is?
Listerhill Credit Union’s Forge Strategy sets the course for the next five years at the Alabama cooperative.
What Does Fintech Innovation Look Like In Credit Union Land?
A nonprofit program launched by Digital FCU fosters next-gen talent and ideas, and the nation has noticed.
Coverage From The MDDCCUA Small Credit Union Conference
The power of the cooperative model was on display this past month as credit unions came together to share past successes and strategies for the ...
Turning On The Foundation-Funding Spigot
The key to any foundation’s success is its ability to expand its coffers.
Robotics, In-Branch Technology, Loan Production
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Change Faster To Be Better
Credit unions must ensure they are effectively serving current members while positioning themselves for the next iteration of financial services.
Browse Topics
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.
What’s Your North Star?