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.
This Season, Don’t Fall Back On The ‘Old Reliables’
September 24, 2018
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Challenging the reticent and pushing for actionable insight from naysayers can enliven a stagnant feedback loop and push company culture forward.
Fewer Branches, Doubled Assets, And Self-Service
September 24, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Ways To Fund A Foundation
September 17, 2018
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There are hundreds of state and credit union league foundations across the United States that accept and disperse charitable donations with the goal of leaving a lasting legacy on their communities. Here, three credit unions and two leagues discuss start-up capital for their foundations, ongoing financial stability, and more. For credit unions thinking about standing
What’s In A Name: Culture And Values Officer
September 17, 2018
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Travis Flora is in charge of ensuring silo-free communication and individual empowerment across Commonwealth Credit Union.
Restoring Cooperative Principles At NCUA
September 14, 2018
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At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory system. A radical overhaul is called for.
Caroline Willard On Leadership
September 3, 2018
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The president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League shares her thoughts on the importance of focus, finding inspiration, and what she’d like to see more of within the credit union industry.
A Labor Day Lesson From Burning Man
September 3, 2018
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The weeklong desert festival offers deep insights on sustaining a cooperative movement.
The Credit Union Guide To The Generation Gap
September 3, 2018
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Better understand how to serve different generations with this guide from Callahan & Associates.
Market Share, Burning Man, Caroline Willard
September 3, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of August 2018
September 3, 2018
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Fewer Branches, Doubled Assets, And Self-Service
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Ways To Fund A Foundation
There are hundreds of state and credit union league foundations across the United States that accept and disperse charitable donations with the goal of leaving ...
What’s In A Name: Culture And Values Officer
Travis Flora is in charge of ensuring silo-free communication and individual empowerment across Commonwealth Credit Union.
Restoring Cooperative Principles At NCUA
At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory ...
Caroline Willard On Leadership
The president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League shares her thoughts on the importance of focus, finding inspiration, and what she’d like to see ...
A Labor Day Lesson From Burning Man
The weeklong desert festival offers deep insights on sustaining a cooperative movement.
The Credit Union Guide To The Generation Gap
Better understand how to serve different generations with this guide from Callahan & Associates.
Market Share, Burning Man, Caroline Willard
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of August 2018
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
This Season, Don’t Fall Back On The ‘Old Reliables’