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.
This Season, Don’t Fall Back On The ‘Old Reliables’
September 24, 2018
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Challenging the reticent and pushing for actionable insight from naysayers can enliven a stagnant feedback loop and push company culture forward.
Fewer Branches, Doubled Assets, And Self-Service
September 24, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Ways To Fund A Foundation
September 17, 2018
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There are hundreds of state and credit union league foundations across the United States that accept and disperse charitable donations with the goal of leaving a lasting legacy on their communities. Here, three credit unions and two leagues discuss start-up capital for their foundations, ongoing financial stability, and more. For credit unions thinking about standing
What’s In A Name: Culture And Values Officer
September 17, 2018
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Travis Flora is in charge of ensuring silo-free communication and individual empowerment across Commonwealth Credit Union.
Restoring Cooperative Principles At NCUA
September 14, 2018
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At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory system. A radical overhaul is called for.
Caroline Willard On Leadership
September 3, 2018
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The president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League shares her thoughts on the importance of focus, finding inspiration, and what she’d like to see more of within the credit union industry.
A Labor Day Lesson From Burning Man
September 3, 2018
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The weeklong desert festival offers deep insights on sustaining a cooperative movement.
The Credit Union Guide To The Generation Gap
September 3, 2018
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Better understand how to serve different generations with this guide from Callahan & Associates.
Market Share, Burning Man, Caroline Willard
September 3, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of August 2018
September 3, 2018
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Fewer Branches, Doubled Assets, And Self-Service
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
5 Ways To Fund A Foundation
There are hundreds of state and credit union league foundations across the United States that accept and disperse charitable donations with the goal of leaving ...
What’s In A Name: Culture And Values Officer
Travis Flora is in charge of ensuring silo-free communication and individual empowerment across Commonwealth Credit Union.
Restoring Cooperative Principles At NCUA
At the heart of credit unions is a new organizational model based in cooperative design. It should also be at the core of the regulatory ...
Caroline Willard On Leadership
The president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League shares her thoughts on the importance of focus, finding inspiration, and what she’d like to see ...
A Labor Day Lesson From Burning Man
The weeklong desert festival offers deep insights on sustaining a cooperative movement.
The Credit Union Guide To The Generation Gap
Better understand how to serve different generations with this guide from Callahan & Associates.
Market Share, Burning Man, Caroline Willard
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of August 2018
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
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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.
This Season, Don’t Fall Back On The ‘Old Reliables’