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.
Investing In Kentucky’s Financial And Physical Wellness
February 24, 2020
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Fort Knox FCU is now Abound, and it has a holistic plan to help improve health and wellness among the people it serves.
Lessons From A YouTube Series
February 21, 2020
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Arizona FCU puts a financial twist on “The Biggest Loser” with its “My Comeback” web series.
How To Launch A Day Of Service On A Budget
February 18, 2020
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Altra Federal Credit Union offers tips and insight for credit unions that want to set aside an official day to positively impact their communities.
Shine On! A New Culture Means Brighter Days At Sun Community FCU.
February 14, 2020
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Simple changes make it clear this California cooperative is in the people business.
Switching To The Offensive
February 10, 2020
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With old troubles in the past, USAlliance will pursue new opportunities.
Innovators, Engagement Scores, And Community Inclusion
February 10, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Community Inclusion Manager
February 10, 2020
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At Veridian Credit Union, Angela Weekley is nearing a decade of building bridges between cooperative and community.
Putting Portland Rentals Within Reach
February 4, 2020
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Consolidated Community Credit Union includes a security deposit loan among its package of new mortgage products that address the housing crunch in the Northwestern city’s market.
Best Of January 2020
February 4, 2020
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Welcome to the 2020s. Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How Green Can You Go? VSECU Is All-In On Energy-Savings Lending.
January 28, 2020
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Tree-hugging roots run deep at the Vermont credit union, which offers an array of lending and deposit products aimed at fighting climate change.
Investing In Kentucky’s Financial And Physical Wellness
Fort Knox FCU is now Abound, and it has a holistic plan to help improve health and wellness among the people it serves.
Lessons From A YouTube Series
Arizona FCU puts a financial twist on “The Biggest Loser” with its “My Comeback” web series.
How To Launch A Day Of Service On A Budget
Altra Federal Credit Union offers tips and insight for credit unions that want to set aside an official day to positively impact their communities.
Shine On! A New Culture Means Brighter Days At Sun Community FCU.
Simple changes make it clear this California cooperative is in the people business.
Switching To The Offensive
With old troubles in the past, USAlliance will pursue new opportunities.
Innovators, Engagement Scores, And Community Inclusion
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s In A Name: Community Inclusion Manager
At Veridian Credit Union, Angela Weekley is nearing a decade of building bridges between cooperative and community.
Putting Portland Rentals Within Reach
Consolidated Community Credit Union includes a security deposit loan among its package of new mortgage products that address the housing crunch in the Northwestern city’s ...
Best Of January 2020
Welcome to the 2020s. Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How Green Can You Go? VSECU Is All-In On Energy-Savings Lending.
Tree-hugging roots run deep at the Vermont credit union, which offers an array of lending and deposit products aimed at fighting climate change.
Browse Topics
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.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.