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.
The Challenge Of Talent Management
April 8, 2019
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For credit unions to continue their strong performance in 2019 and beyond, they must focus on the needs of members as well as on the needs of those serving members.
Best Of March 2019
April 1, 2019
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Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Connect Through Co-Working Spaces
March 25, 2019
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How three very different credit unions are collaborating with their communities for better business development.
Revenue Gains And Co-Working Spaces
March 25, 2019
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Analytics, Mergers, And Diversity
March 18, 2019
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Five can’t-miss points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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 March 2019
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Connect Through Co-Working Spaces
How three very different credit unions are collaborating with their communities for better business development.
Revenue Gains And Co-Working Spaces
Four can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Analytics, Mergers, And Diversity
Five can't-miss 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.
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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.
The Challenge Of Talent Management