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.
Of Giveback And Growth
November 12, 2019
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Community giveback is one of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s strategic initiatives. How much did it give across 2018? How did that help the credit union grow?
A Boost In Pay For Labor Day
November 12, 2019
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Credit unions across the country are boosting their minimum wage.
Military Credit Unions, Loan Performance, In-House Video
November 12, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Military Credit Unions Lead The Way On Veterans Day
November 11, 2019
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This Veterans Day, see how military credit unions stack up to the industry as a whole.
Lake Trust Builds Big Dreams With Microloans
November 5, 2019
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The Michigan credit union relies on experience and commitment to help small- business owners achieve their dreams.
The AACUC’s King Day Message To The Movement
November 4, 2019
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The African-American Credit Union Coalition builds on credit unions’ history of empowering economic equality and inclusion.
To Hell With Harvey: How TDECU Responded When A Hurricane Hit Home
November 4, 2019
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After the Category 4 Hurricane Harvey decimated parts of southeastern Texas, TDECU vowed to keep 100% of its members in their homes.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
November 4, 2019
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A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
November 4, 2019
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Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
10 Years. 200 Members. $3 Million In Debt Reduction.
November 4, 2019
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Firefly Federal Credit Union’s local partnership helps members attain credit worthiness.
Of Giveback And Growth
Community giveback is one of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s strategic initiatives. How much did it give across 2018? How did that help the ...
A Boost In Pay For Labor Day
Credit unions across the country are boosting their minimum wage.
Military Credit Unions, Loan Performance, In-House Video
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Military Credit Unions Lead The Way On Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, see how military credit unions stack up to the industry as a whole.
Lake Trust Builds Big Dreams With Microloans
The Michigan credit union relies on experience and commitment to help small- business owners achieve their dreams.
The AACUC’s King Day Message To The Movement
The African-American Credit Union Coalition builds on credit unions’ history of empowering economic equality and inclusion.
To Hell With Harvey: How TDECU Responded When A Hurricane Hit Home
After the Category 4 Hurricane Harvey decimated parts of southeastern Texas, TDECU vowed to keep 100% of its members in their homes.
Help For The Holidays And Beyond
A leader of St. Louis Community Credit Union shares how the cooperative works every day to be “the social conscience of banking.”
Credit Unions And The Gift Of Financial Wellness
Debt management mixes with the financial cooperative ethos in a year-round campaign for financial health.
10 Years. 200 Members. $3 Million In Debt Reduction.
Firefly Federal Credit Union’s local partnership helps members attain credit worthiness.
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.