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.
The Need For Social Impact
October 23, 2018
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Three takeaways from the second day of the 2018 Money 20/20 conference.
Jane Dobbs On Leadership
October 22, 2018
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The CEO of Canyon State Credit Union shares valuable lessons learned through rebuilding troubled organizations.
3.3 Billion Ways To Showcase The Credit Union Difference
October 15, 2018
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Credit unions across the country offer members better rates, reduced fees, and other patronage perks. That’s something to celebrate.
International Credit Union Day 2018 Giveback: Clark County
October 15, 2018
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On the platinum anniversary of International Credit Union Day, CreditUnions.com looks at how different credit unions return value to members to showcase the credit union difference.
International Credit Union Day 2018 Giveback: PSECU
October 15, 2018
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On the platinum anniversary of International Credit Union Day, we look at how some credit unions are offering patronage perks to showcase the credit union difference.
International Credit Union Day 2018 Giveback: American 1
October 15, 2018
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On the platinum anniversary of International Credit Union Day, CreditUnions.com looks at how different credit unions return value to members to showcase the credit union difference.
Strategic Planning Is More Than A Fall Weekend
October 15, 2018
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Taking time throughout the year to discuss the credit union’s strategic direction will help leaders address changes to the landscape as they occur.
Incentives For Purpose, Money Market Rates, And 5-Star Reviews
October 8, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
An Incentive For Purpose, Not Personal Gain
October 8, 2018
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Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union redirects incentive payouts on ancillary loan services to contribute to foundation funding.
Best Of September 2018
October 8, 2018
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Based on September traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Need For Social Impact
Three takeaways from the second day of the 2018 Money 20/20 conference.
Jane Dobbs On Leadership
The CEO of Canyon State Credit Union shares valuable lessons learned through rebuilding troubled organizations.
3.3 Billion Ways To Showcase The Credit Union Difference
Credit unions across the country offer members better rates, reduced fees, and other patronage perks. That’s something to celebrate.
International Credit Union Day 2018 Giveback: Clark County
On the platinum anniversary of International Credit Union Day, CreditUnions.com looks at how different credit unions return value to members to showcase the credit union ...
International Credit Union Day 2018 Giveback: PSECU
On the platinum anniversary of International Credit Union Day, we look at how some credit unions are offering patronage perks to showcase the credit union ...
International Credit Union Day 2018 Giveback: American 1
On the platinum anniversary of International Credit Union Day, CreditUnions.com looks at how different credit unions return value to members to showcase the credit union ...
Incentives For Purpose, Money Market Rates, And 5-Star Reviews
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
An Incentive For Purpose, Not Personal Gain
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union redirects incentive payouts on ancillary loan services to contribute to foundation funding.
Best Of September 2018
Based on September traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
At Ardent Credit Union, Deposits Are A ‘Slam Dunk’
Aaron Passman
The Philadelphia-area cooperative scores among rate-shopping members with a co-branded certificate that links savings returns to college basketball results.
The Strategic Case For Rethinking Credit Card Issuing
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that will win the next decade of card growth are those that treat credit cards not as one time product launches but as dynamic ecosystems requiring continuous investment.
What Gen Z Is Really Looking For In A Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
Gen Z’s faith in traditional institutions gives credit unions a rich opportunity to serve as a key source of financial guidance.
What’s Job No. 2?
Aaron Passman
CreditUnions.com is all-in on growth and marketing this week, spotlighting real-world strategies that help cooperatives serve members for life, invest in people, expand their impact, and more.
Community Financial Institutions Need A New Playbook To Combat Scams
Callahan & Associates
Fraud is increasing and becoming more sophisticated – and it’s often not caught until it’s too late.
Strategic Planning Is More Than A Fall Weekend