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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.
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.
Turn That Annual Report Into A Living Report
February 19, 2019
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Credit unions should harness the power of technology to provide real-time updates on their financial and social impact.
Member Experience, Fourth Quarter Data, Living Report
February 19, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What Is Mid-Management’s Role In Strategy Development
February 13, 2019
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For many, thinking about the credit union as a whole is a brand-new experience.
Rewards, Referrals, And Returns
February 11, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
Turn That Annual Report Into A Living Report
Credit unions should harness the power of technology to provide real-time updates on their financial and social impact.
Member Experience, Fourth Quarter Data, Living Report
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What Is Mid-Management’s Role In Strategy Development
For many, thinking about the credit union as a whole is a brand-new experience.
Rewards, Referrals, And Returns
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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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 Does ‘Sustainable Business’ Mean To Credit Unions?