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.
Is The Credit Union Movement Ambitious Enough?
July 30, 2018
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Credit unions are different, and better. Consumers are catching on, but market share indicates untapped opportunity awaits.
10 Questions That Keep Credit Union Leaders Up At Night (And What To Do About Them)
July 30, 2018
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Financial services move fast. These credit unions have discovered ways to move faster.
How To Build BI, #RelationshipGoals, Credit Union Horticulture
July 23, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Does Your Credit Union Have A Horticulturalist?
July 23, 2018
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Growing a productive company culture requires different care for “annuals” and “perennials.”
Deposit Hungry? Put A Little BE On It.
July 16, 2018
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Three behavioral economics concepts can boost savings during a liquidity crunch.
Harness The Wisdom Of The Crowd
July 3, 2018
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Industries across the globe, including financial cooperatives, are making good use of mob mentality.
Happy Inter-Dependence Day: How Credit Unions Make Us More Free
July 3, 2018
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Profits aren’t un-American, but empowering economic freedom is the difference-maker in the credit union brand of patriotism.
Analytical Minds, Financial Independence, And Ghosting
July 2, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Ask Tough Questions Before Investing In New Capabilities
July 2, 2018
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To meet consumer expectations in the digital space, credit unions must think differently about their entire operation, not just technology platforms.
The Thread That Binds
July 1, 2018
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Jeanne D’Arc, one of the country’s oldest credit unions, taps into its mill-town past to demonstrate its commitment to its hometown’s future.
10 Questions That Keep Credit Union Leaders Up At Night (And What To Do About Them)
Financial services move fast. These credit unions have discovered ways to move faster.
How To Build BI, #RelationshipGoals, Credit Union Horticulture
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Does Your Credit Union Have A Horticulturalist?
Growing a productive company culture requires different care for “annuals” and “perennials.”
Deposit Hungry? Put A Little BE On It.
Three behavioral economics concepts can boost savings during a liquidity crunch.
Harness The Wisdom Of The Crowd
Industries across the globe, including financial cooperatives, are making good use of mob mentality.
Happy Inter-Dependence Day: How Credit Unions Make Us More Free
Profits aren’t un-American, but empowering economic freedom is the difference-maker in the credit union brand of patriotism.
Analytical Minds, Financial Independence, And Ghosting
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Ask Tough Questions Before Investing In New Capabilities
To meet consumer expectations in the digital space, credit unions must think differently about their entire operation, not just technology platforms.
The Thread That Binds
Jeanne D’Arc, one of the country’s oldest credit unions, taps into its mill-town past to demonstrate its commitment to its hometown’s future.
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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.
Is The Credit Union Movement Ambitious Enough?