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.
Giving Thanks, Black Friday Lending, And Grant Funding
November 19, 2018
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Six can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Grant Funding In 2018
November 19, 2018
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Low-income credit unions from 42 states and the District of Columbia received grants from the NCUA this year. Where did the money go?
A Black Friday Special That Meets Yearlong Needs
November 19, 2018
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Members Advantage Community Credit Union’s holiday loan meets member needs over the holiday season and uncovers opportunities for credit building all year long.
Inclusion And The Credit Union Difference
November 12, 2018
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Internal diversity resource groups help build an engaged, committed workplace.
Won’t We Be Their Neighbors?
November 12, 2018
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A Mr. Rogers commencement speech shows how business theories can inspire the human dimension of credit union service.
Branching, Swiping, And Indirect Lending
November 12, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of October 2018
November 8, 2018
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Based on October traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Help Veterans
November 7, 2018
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This Veterans Day, financial cooperatives can make life a little easier for our nation’s former servicemen and women.
What’s In A Name: Diversity And Inclusion Officer
October 29, 2018
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Esmi Rivera helps Notre Dame FCU spread financial wellness and opportunity one member engagement and workshop at a time.
Emotion-Driven Marketing And Gen Z
October 25, 2018
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Three takeaways from the third day of the 2018 Money 20/20 conference.
Giving Thanks, Black Friday Lending, And Grant Funding
Six can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Grant Funding In 2018
Low-income credit unions from 42 states and the District of Columbia received grants from the NCUA this year. Where did the money go?
A Black Friday Special That Meets Yearlong Needs
Members Advantage Community Credit Union's holiday loan meets member needs over the holiday season and uncovers opportunities for credit building all year long.
Inclusion And The Credit Union Difference
Internal diversity resource groups help build an engaged, committed workplace.
Branching, Swiping, And Indirect Lending
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of October 2018
Based on October traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Help Veterans
This Veterans Day, financial cooperatives can make life a little easier for our nation’s former servicemen and women.
What’s In A Name: Diversity And Inclusion Officer
Esmi Rivera helps Notre Dame FCU spread financial wellness and opportunity one member engagement and workshop at a time.
Emotion-Driven Marketing And Gen Z
Three takeaways from the third day of the 2018 Money 20/20 conference.
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.
Won’t We Be Their Neighbors?