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.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
March 16, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Vice President For Corporate Partnerships And Advocacy
March 16, 2020
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Air Force veteran and longtime ABECU executive Larry Sewell helps Together Credit Union move onward and upward.
15 Leaders. 3 Questions. Insights For All.
March 9, 2020
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Credit union leaders celebrate International Women’s Day with working tips, career lessons, and legacy desires.
Lessons In Leadership, A High-Level Shake Up, And A Decade Of Growth
March 9, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A High-Level Shake Up Supports Credit Union Success
March 9, 2020
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A reorganization to the senior leadership team in 2019 has had a positive, powerful impact at TwinStar Credit Union.
Help Members Soar, Not Simply Survive
March 9, 2020
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With a new partnership and approach to driving engagement, Affinity FCU is fostering a thriving membership.
Member Experience Drives Digital Dealings At Bay Federal
March 2, 2020
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The California cooperative is four years into a digital evolution that relies heavily on member feedback.
Loan Participations: Sharing Risk And Reward
March 1, 2020
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Loan participations are a proven way to address liquidity concerns and add some income. They can also be complicated, but there’s help.
From Texas To Tampa: How A Microloan Program Aims To Serve Small-Business Owners Across America
February 24, 2020
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A meeting between a socially minded lender in Texas and a credit union in Florida leads to an innovative microlending program with nationwide applicability.
Financial Wellness, Strategic Pillars, And Small Business Loans
February 24, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Vice President For Corporate Partnerships And Advocacy
Air Force veteran and longtime ABECU executive Larry Sewell helps Together Credit Union move onward and upward.
15 Leaders. 3 Questions. Insights For All.
Credit union leaders celebrate International Women’s Day with working tips, career lessons, and legacy desires.
Lessons In Leadership, A High-Level Shake Up, And A Decade Of Growth
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A High-Level Shake Up Supports Credit Union Success
A reorganization to the senior leadership team in 2019 has had a positive, powerful impact at TwinStar Credit Union.
Help Members Soar, Not Simply Survive
With a new partnership and approach to driving engagement, Affinity FCU is fostering a thriving membership.
Member Experience Drives Digital Dealings At Bay Federal
The California cooperative is four years into a digital evolution that relies heavily on member feedback.
Loan Participations: Sharing Risk And Reward
Loan participations are a proven way to address liquidity concerns and add some income. They can also be complicated, but there’s help.
From Texas To Tampa: How A Microloan Program Aims To Serve Small-Business Owners Across America
A meeting between a socially minded lender in Texas and a credit union in Florida leads to an innovative microlending program with nationwide applicability.
Financial Wellness, Strategic Pillars, And Small Business Loans
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.