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.
Is Financial Health ‘A’ Thing Or ‘THE’ Thing?
June 27, 2018
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Two conferences this spring bring to light five ideas that credit unions can use.
The Member Experience Runs Deep In Credit Union Land
June 25, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Shared Purpose, Powerful Motivation
June 25, 2018
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Defining what makes the credit union different can be the key to ensuring employees articulate that difference in word and deed.
Speak For Yourself
June 18, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
June 11, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 Ways To Turn Data Analytics Into A Credit Union Differentiator
June 11, 2018
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Analytics has been a major topic for some time among credit union strategists and is only growing in importance. Meanwhile, using analytics ethically has come to the fore globally, with the May 25 go-live date for the General Data Protection Regulation by the European Union. The GDPR might not directly impact credit unions that don’t
2018 Tough Questions Series: A Planning Primer To Leverage Positive Momentum
June 8, 2018
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Jay Johnson, partner at Callahan & Associates and sought-after industry strategist, explores how credit unions can leverage positive momentum and ask tough questions as they go into planning season this fall.
Best Of May 2018
June 4, 2018
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Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Final Warning From Iowa
May 29, 2018
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Credit unions narrowly escaped taxation in the Hawkeye State, but other battles are underway, and the war is far from won.
CUbroadcast Highlights Standing Up For Financial Equality
May 21, 2018
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In episode No. 939, Callahan’s SVP Katy Slater discusses how credit unions can benefit by standing up for financial access and equality.
The Member Experience Runs Deep In Credit Union Land
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Shared Purpose, Powerful Motivation
Defining what makes the credit union different can be the key to ensuring employees articulate that difference in word and deed.
Pop-Up Branch, Bank Acquisition, Trigger Words, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 Ways To Turn Data Analytics Into A Credit Union Differentiator
Analytics has been a major topic for some time among credit union strategists and is only growing in importance. Meanwhile, using analytics ethically has come ...
2018 Tough Questions Series: A Planning Primer To Leverage Positive Momentum
Jay Johnson, partner at Callahan & Associates and sought-after industry strategist, explores how credit unions can leverage positive momentum and ask tough questions as they ...
Best Of May 2018
Based on May traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Final Warning From Iowa
Credit unions narrowly escaped taxation in the Hawkeye State, but other battles are underway, and the war is far from won.
CUbroadcast Highlights Standing Up For Financial Equality
In episode No. 939, Callahan's SVP Katy Slater discusses how credit unions can benefit by standing up for financial access and equality.
Browse Topics
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.
Is Financial Health ‘A’ Thing Or ‘THE’ Thing?