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.
Giving Thanks, Black Friday Lending, And Grant Funding
November 19, 2018
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Six can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Grant Funding In 2018
November 19, 2018
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Low-income credit unions from 42 states and the District of Columbia received grants from the NCUA this year. Where did the money go?
A Black Friday Special That Meets Yearlong Needs
November 19, 2018
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Members Advantage Community Credit Union’s holiday loan meets member needs over the holiday season and uncovers opportunities for credit building all year long.
Inclusion And The Credit Union Difference
November 12, 2018
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Internal diversity resource groups help build an engaged, committed workplace.
Won’t We Be Their Neighbors?
November 12, 2018
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A Mr. Rogers commencement speech shows how business theories can inspire the human dimension of credit union service.
Branching, Swiping, And Indirect Lending
November 12, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of October 2018
November 8, 2018
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Based on October traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Help Veterans
November 7, 2018
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This Veterans Day, financial cooperatives can make life a little easier for our nation’s former servicemen and women.
What’s In A Name: Diversity And Inclusion Officer
October 29, 2018
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Esmi Rivera helps Notre Dame FCU spread financial wellness and opportunity one member engagement and workshop at a time.
Emotion-Driven Marketing And Gen Z
October 25, 2018
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Three takeaways from the third day of the 2018 Money 20/20 conference.
Giving Thanks, Black Friday Lending, And Grant Funding
Six can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Grant Funding In 2018
Low-income credit unions from 42 states and the District of Columbia received grants from the NCUA this year. Where did the money go?
A Black Friday Special That Meets Yearlong Needs
Members Advantage Community Credit Union's holiday loan meets member needs over the holiday season and uncovers opportunities for credit building all year long.
Inclusion And The Credit Union Difference
Internal diversity resource groups help build an engaged, committed workplace.
Branching, Swiping, And Indirect Lending
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of October 2018
Based on October traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways Credit Unions Can Help Veterans
This Veterans Day, financial cooperatives can make life a little easier for our nation’s former servicemen and women.
What’s In A Name: Diversity And Inclusion Officer
Esmi Rivera helps Notre Dame FCU spread financial wellness and opportunity one member engagement and workshop at a time.
Emotion-Driven Marketing And Gen Z
Three takeaways from the third day of the 2018 Money 20/20 conference.
Browse Topics
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
Won’t We Be Their Neighbors?