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.
Why Credit Unions Should Lead With Purpose In 2020
December 12, 2019
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Join Callahan & Associates for an informational webinar about Sustainable Business Strategy With Rebecca Henderson. Learn how to join the January 2020 cohort, designed to help teach leaders how to drive business results with a strategy based around purpose.
Chief Data Officer, Christmas Clubs, Better Blogging
December 9, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
December 9, 2019
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Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
A Nod To Clients And All The Credit Unions That Measure Member Value
December 2, 2019
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Callahan clients comprise majority of top credit unions in America.
3 CEOs Dish On Managing The Managers Of Technology
December 2, 2019
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Putting tech tools into play, and into their proper place, requires following strategy and letting the experts do the leg work.
A Staffing Strategy With Social Benefits
November 25, 2019
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Locating call centers across its North Carolina footprint maximizes building space for SECU and provides jobs in high unemployment areas.
10 Reasons To Give Thanks For The Credit Union Movement
November 25, 2019
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Before they were hashtags, the concepts of #payitforward and #GivingTuesday were entrenched in the ethos of the industry.
How Martin Eakes Became The Most Hated Man In America (By Payday Lenders)
November 18, 2019
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The CEO of the Self-Help credit unions uses secondary capital to fight predatory lending and protect financially vulnerable consumers.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
November 18, 2019
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Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy it.
How To Make A New HQ Make A Difference
November 18, 2019
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A prime location and tax incentives helped Ascentra Credit Union place a new headquarters building at the heart of downtown and underscore its vital role in the community.
Why Credit Unions Should Lead With Purpose In 2020
Join Callahan & Associates for an informational webinar about Sustainable Business Strategy With Rebecca Henderson. Learn how to join the January 2020 cohort, designed to ...
Chief Data Officer, Christmas Clubs, Better Blogging
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Making Foundational Change $1 At A Time
Funded by members, the SECU Foundation works closely with its vast branch network to balance giving and impact from the mountains to the sea.
A Nod To Clients And All The Credit Unions That Measure Member Value
Callahan clients comprise majority of top credit unions in America.
3 CEOs Dish On Managing The Managers Of Technology
Putting tech tools into play, and into their proper place, requires following strategy and letting the experts do the leg work.
A Staffing Strategy With Social Benefits
Locating call centers across its North Carolina footprint maximizes building space for SECU and provides jobs in high unemployment areas.
10 Reasons To Give Thanks For The Credit Union Movement
Before they were hashtags, the concepts of #payitforward and #GivingTuesday were entrenched in the ethos of the industry.
How Martin Eakes Became The Most Hated Man In America (By Payday Lenders)
The CEO of the Self-Help credit unions uses secondary capital to fight predatory lending and protect financially vulnerable consumers.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy ...
How To Make A New HQ Make A Difference
A prime location and tax incentives helped Ascentra Credit Union place a new headquarters building at the heart of downtown and underscore its vital role ...
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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