JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
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.
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
Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers
The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
First Alliance Debuts Mission-Driven Deposits
The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
Agile Processes, Doing The Right Thing, Sustainable Strategies
September 16, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
CUbroadcast Highlights “Sustainable Business Strategy”
September 5, 2019
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In episode 1,129, Katy Slater, Callahan’s senior vice president, discusses how the online course helps credit union executives explore business models that drive change.
Beyond The Flip Chart: 2 Credit Unions’ Approach To Journey Mapping The Member Experience.
August 27, 2019
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UNFCU and All In take consultative and do-it-yourself paths, respectively, to achieve better internal processes and member service.
3 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
August 26, 2019
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Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
Unusual Branch Locations, Recovering Banker Advice, Strategic Planning Insights
August 26, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Great Divide: Expert Advice From Recovering Bankers
August 26, 2019
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Credit union senior managers dish on what they’ve learned, and unlearned, from their transition to cooperative financial services.
How A Financial Cooperative Became A Voice For Social Justice
August 26, 2019
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St. Louis Community Credit Union strives to be a positive force, and it has the impact report to prove it.
More Markets. More Members. More Growth.
August 19, 2019
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A new name and a new leader at the helm have helped Arbor Financial Credit Union post double-digit growth in core performance areas. What’s next for the Michigan cooperative?
A Small But Mighty Response To Payday Lenders And Fintech Competitors
August 19, 2019
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Credit unions are experimenting with employee-sponsored small-dollar loan programs at the urging of Filene and the FINRA Foundation.
Engagement Systems, Agile Method, CUSO Collaboration
August 12, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Agile Processes, Doing The Right Thing, Sustainable Strategies
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
CUbroadcast Highlights “Sustainable Business Strategy”
In episode 1,129, Katy Slater, Callahan's senior vice president, discusses how the online course helps credit union executives explore business models that drive change.
Beyond The Flip Chart: 2 Credit Unions’ Approach To Journey Mapping The Member Experience.
UNFCU and All In take consultative and do-it-yourself paths, respectively, to achieve better internal processes and member service.
3 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
Unusual Branch Locations, Recovering Banker Advice, Strategic Planning Insights
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Great Divide: Expert Advice From Recovering Bankers
Credit union senior managers dish on what they’ve learned, and unlearned, from their transition to cooperative financial services.
How A Financial Cooperative Became A Voice For Social Justice
St. Louis Community Credit Union strives to be a positive force, and it has the impact report to prove it.
More Markets. More Members. More Growth.
A new name and a new leader at the helm have helped Arbor Financial Credit Union post double-digit growth in core performance areas. What’s next ...
A Small But Mighty Response To Payday Lenders And Fintech Competitors
Credit unions are experimenting with employee-sponsored small-dollar loan programs at the urging of Filene and the FINRA Foundation.
Engagement Systems, Agile Method, CUSO Collaboration
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.