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.
6 Ways Credit Unions Use CDFI Grants
March 18, 2019
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Twenty-five years in, the Treasury Department program’s roster is dominated by member-owned cooperative financial institutions, who find a precise mission fit.
Rise Of The Member Experience Manager
March 11, 2019
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Three credit unions offer five ways to approach member experience and build successful programs.
A Strategy To Help Members Magnify Their Money
March 4, 2019
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A coaching program at Wright-Patt Credit Union teaches members how to be responsible with money while enjoying life.
Make It A Meeting Members Can’t Refuse
March 4, 2019
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Based on member feedback, BECU now incorporates financial education into its annual meeting.
The Importance Of Financial Education
March 4, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of February 2019
March 1, 2019
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Credit Union Impact Report
March 1, 2019
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Credit unions increased member value through lending, savings, community support, and more.
Maurice Smith On Leadership
February 25, 2019
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The CEO of LGFCU and Civic FCU discusses the importance of living with purpose, where he finds inspiration, and what credit unions really provide members.
What Does ‘Sustainable Business’ Mean To Credit Unions?
February 25, 2019
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Doing the right thing is a business model that combines profit, passion, and the pursuit of happiness.
Lending, Mobile, And The Member Experience
February 25, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 Ways Credit Unions Use CDFI Grants
Twenty-five years in, the Treasury Department program’s roster is dominated by member-owned cooperative financial institutions, who find a precise mission fit.
Rise Of The Member Experience Manager
Three credit unions offer five ways to approach member experience and build successful programs.
A Strategy To Help Members Magnify Their Money
A coaching program at Wright-Patt Credit Union teaches members how to be responsible with money while enjoying life.
Make It A Meeting Members Can’t Refuse
Based on member feedback, BECU now incorporates financial education into its annual meeting.
The Importance Of Financial Education
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of February 2019
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Credit Union Impact Report
Credit unions increased member value through lending, savings, community support, and more.
Maurice Smith On Leadership
The CEO of LGFCU and Civic FCU discusses the importance of living with purpose, where he finds inspiration, and what credit unions really provide members.
Lending, Mobile, And The Member Experience
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.
What Does ‘Sustainable Business’ Mean To Credit Unions?