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.
Change Faster To Be Better
September 20, 2019
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Credit unions must ensure they are effectively serving current members while positioning themselves for the next iteration of financial services.
It’s Time For Credit Unions To “Chime” In About Doing The Right Thing
September 18, 2019
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The mobile-only bank’s marketing gambit provides lessons in how to make lemonade out of lemons.
Agile Processes, Doing The Right Thing, Sustainable Strategies
September 16, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
CUbroadcast Highlights “Sustainable Business Strategy”
September 5, 2019
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In episode 1,129, Katy Slater, Callahan’s senior vice president, discusses how the online course helps credit union executives explore business models that drive change.
Beyond The Flip Chart: 2 Credit Unions’ Approach To Journey Mapping The Member Experience.
August 27, 2019
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UNFCU and All In take consultative and do-it-yourself paths, respectively, to achieve better internal processes and member service.
3 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
August 26, 2019
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Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
Unusual Branch Locations, Recovering Banker Advice, Strategic Planning Insights
August 26, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Great Divide: Expert Advice From Recovering Bankers
August 26, 2019
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Credit union senior managers dish on what they’ve learned, and unlearned, from their transition to cooperative financial services.
How A Financial Cooperative Became A Voice For Social Justice
August 26, 2019
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St. Louis Community Credit Union strives to be a positive force, and it has the impact report to prove it.
More Markets. More Members. More Growth.
August 19, 2019
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A new name and a new leader at the helm have helped Arbor Financial Credit Union post double-digit growth in core performance areas. What’s next for the Michigan cooperative?
It’s Time For Credit Unions To “Chime” In About Doing The Right Thing
The mobile-only bank’s marketing gambit provides lessons in how to make lemonade out of lemons.
Agile Processes, Doing The Right Thing, Sustainable Strategies
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
CUbroadcast Highlights “Sustainable Business Strategy”
In episode 1,129, Katy Slater, Callahan's senior vice president, discusses how the online course helps credit union executives explore business models that drive change.
Beyond The Flip Chart: 2 Credit Unions’ Approach To Journey Mapping The Member Experience.
UNFCU and All In take consultative and do-it-yourself paths, respectively, to achieve better internal processes and member service.
3 Ways To Put Credit Union Values Into Practice
Everence FCU lives out the principle of stewardship through loan, investment, and deposit products.
Unusual Branch Locations, Recovering Banker Advice, Strategic Planning Insights
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Great Divide: Expert Advice From Recovering Bankers
Credit union senior managers dish on what they’ve learned, and unlearned, from their transition to cooperative financial services.
How A Financial Cooperative Became A Voice For Social Justice
St. Louis Community Credit Union strives to be a positive force, and it has the impact report to prove it.
More Markets. More Members. More Growth.
A new name and a new leader at the helm have helped Arbor Financial Credit Union post double-digit growth in core performance areas. What’s next ...
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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.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Change Faster To Be Better