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.
How To Balance Complaint Resolution And Brand Building On Social Media
October 15, 2019
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When its social media channel overheats, BECU’s 10-person team helps members cool down.
Allegacy’s Guide To Improving Employee Well-Being
October 15, 2019
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The North Carolina-based institution became the first to publicly report its corporate health metrics. Here’s why it thinks others should follow.
If You Build It They Will Come
October 15, 2019
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Northwest Community Credit Union is moving its headquarters to downtown Eugene, OR, in the hopes it will help revitalize an under-utilized area.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
October 15, 2019
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Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
Community Service, Impact, And A Plan For 2025
October 15, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 Credit Unions Take On 1 Shared Day Of Service
October 15, 2019
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There’s a growing trend in Credit Union Land that’s encouraging employees to spend Columbus Day on the road, volunteering and giving back to their communities.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Community Impact
October 14, 2019
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A history with nonprofits and actively listening to community partners helps Heather McKissick lead her to team to excel in three high-impact areas at University FCU.
It’s 2025. Do You Know Where Your Credit Union Is?
October 14, 2019
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Listerhill Credit Union’s Forge Strategy sets the course for the next five years at the Alabama cooperative.
What’s Your North Star?
October 14, 2019
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Many credit unions talk about mission, vision, and values. But even a guiding light requires people to look up and follow it.
What Does Fintech Innovation Look Like In Credit Union Land?
October 7, 2019
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A nonprofit program launched by Digital FCU fosters next-gen talent and ideas, and the nation has noticed.
How To Balance Complaint Resolution And Brand Building On Social Media
When its social media channel overheats, BECU’s 10-person team helps members cool down.
Allegacy’s Guide To Improving Employee Well-Being
The North Carolina-based institution became the first to publicly report its corporate health metrics. Here’s why it thinks others should follow.
If You Build It They Will Come
Northwest Community Credit Union is moving its headquarters to downtown Eugene, OR, in the hopes it will help revitalize an under-utilized area.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
Community Service, Impact, And A Plan For 2025
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 Credit Unions Take On 1 Shared Day Of Service
There’s a growing trend in Credit Union Land that’s encouraging employees to spend Columbus Day on the road, volunteering and giving back to their communities. ...
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Community Impact
A history with nonprofits and actively listening to community partners helps Heather McKissick lead her to team to excel in three high-impact areas at University ...
It’s 2025. Do You Know Where Your Credit Union Is?
Listerhill Credit Union’s Forge Strategy sets the course for the next five years at the Alabama cooperative.
What Does Fintech Innovation Look Like In Credit Union Land?
A nonprofit program launched by Digital FCU fosters next-gen talent and ideas, and the nation has noticed.
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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.
What’s Your North Star?