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.
Strategic Thinking And The Road Ahead
August 27, 2018
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Credit unions can’t predict the future, but they can prepare for it by thinking about how to respond to change.
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Co-Op
August 27, 2018
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Plus, four reasons other millennials have trouble doing the same.
2018 Tough Questions Series: Answering Tough Questions For Your Credit Union
August 14, 2018
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Jon Jeffreys, managing partner of Callahan & Associates explores the tough questions credit unions are beginning to ask themselves and what steps you can take to ensure relevancy.
Gender Parity In The Credit Union Industry
August 13, 2018
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As calls for gender parity grow louder, the credit union industry has already made large strides.
It’s Time To Make Your Credit Union A Lifestyle Brand
August 13, 2018
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Modern marketing connects on values, not stuff. Credit unions can do that by telling their story better.
Diana Dykstra On Leadership
August 13, 2018
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The president of the California and Nevada Credit Union League shares what drew her to the credit union movement and why she thinks more collaboration is a must-have for the future.
A Role For HSAs In Deposit Growth
August 13, 2018
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In a world of rising healthcare deductibles, one Keystone State cooperative is using health savings accounts to help members take control of their finances.
5 Small Loans That Make A Big Difference
August 6, 2018
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A loan doesn’t have to be massive to be mighty. These high-impact programs have an outsize effect on members and communities.
10 Strategic Questions, Raising Deposit Rates, And More
July 30, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Is The Credit Union Movement Ambitious Enough?
July 30, 2018
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Credit unions are different, and better. Consumers are catching on, but market share indicates untapped opportunity awaits.
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Co-Op
Plus, four reasons other millennials have trouble doing the same.
2018 Tough Questions Series: Answering Tough Questions For Your Credit Union
Jon Jeffreys, managing partner of Callahan & Associates explores the tough questions credit unions are beginning to ask themselves and what steps you can take ...
Gender Parity In The Credit Union Industry
As calls for gender parity grow louder, the credit union industry has already made large strides.
It’s Time To Make Your Credit Union A Lifestyle Brand
Modern marketing connects on values, not stuff. Credit unions can do that by telling their story better.
Diana Dykstra On Leadership
The president of the California and Nevada Credit Union League shares what drew her to the credit union movement and why she thinks more collaboration ...
A Role For HSAs In Deposit Growth
In a world of rising healthcare deductibles, one Keystone State cooperative is using health savings accounts to help members take control of their finances.
5 Small Loans That Make A Big Difference
A loan doesn’t have to be massive to be mighty. These high-impact programs have an outsize effect on members and communities.
10 Strategic Questions, Raising Deposit Rates, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Is The Credit Union Movement Ambitious Enough?
Credit unions are different, and better. Consumers are catching on, but market share indicates untapped opportunity awaits.
Browse Topics
JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
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.
7 Leadership Lessons From 2025
Savana Morie
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
Savana Morie
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Tony Waltrich
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
Strategic Thinking And The Road Ahead