GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community
A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
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.
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What’s In A Name: Director Of Financial Inclusion And Community Engagement
Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
How To Measure Mission
A dashboard at Marine Credit Union helps the Wisconsin cooperative focus on member and community impact.
10 Credit Unions That Topped The Charts In Member Value In 2Q 2017
January 29, 2018
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Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
Do You Deserve The Dough?
January 23, 2018
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The CEO of the world’s largest investment house says businesses must prove they’ve got more in mind than short-term plays.
How To Become A Grown-Up In 1 Day Or Less
January 22, 2018
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BECU’s financial reality fairs teach high schoolers about the challenges of adulthood.
CUbroadcast Highlights Big Idea For 2018
January 19, 2018
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Callahan’s managing partner Jon Jeffreys discusses the need for credit unions to ask tough questions.
It’s Not Just About The Money
January 18, 2018
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Visits with management teams at six credit unions uncovered different riffs on the same theme: Now’s the time and we’re the people.
Don’t Be Complacent With Pricing In 2018
January 17, 2018
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Refocus and avoid the trap of price creep.
How To Get Busy Living And A Credit Union Revision
January 15, 2018
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Big Idea For 2018: Asking Tough Questions
January 9, 2018
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How can credit unions push the movement forward? By tackling tough questions and discovering the right, not easy, answers.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
December 25, 2017
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Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
December 20, 2017
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It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to help with that?
10 Credit Unions That Topped The Charts In Member Value In 2Q 2017
Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
How To Become A Grown-Up In 1 Day Or Less
BECU’s financial reality fairs teach high schoolers about the challenges of adulthood.
CUbroadcast Highlights Big Idea For 2018
Callahan's managing partner Jon Jeffreys discusses the need for credit unions to ask tough questions.
It’s Not Just About The Money
Visits with management teams at six credit unions uncovered different riffs on the same theme: Now’s the time and we’re the people.
Don’t Be Complacent With Pricing In 2018
Refocus and avoid the trap of price creep.
How To Get Busy Living And A Credit Union Revision
Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Big Idea For 2018: Asking Tough Questions
How can credit unions push the movement forward? By tackling tough questions and discovering the right, not easy, answers.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are ...
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to ...
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Brent Rempe On Leadership
Aaron Passman
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Is Your Credit Union Resilient Enough For 2026 And Beyond?
Rebecca Wessler
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Credit Unions Bring Main Street Voices To Fed Advisory Councils
Savana Morie
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
What Is The Personal Savings Rate? And Why Should Credit Unions Care?
Andrew Lepczyk
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.
AI Skills, CEO Evaluation, And More Strategic Opportunities For Boards
Callahan & Associates
Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Callahan & Associates
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Calling All CFOs
Andrew Lepczyk
Unlock insights during Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com — data, analysis, and strategies to help credit union leaders interpret trends, manage balance sheets, and drive smarter growth.
Unpacking The Surge In Credit Union Operating Expenses
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions face rising costs from compensation and services — can they balance investment with efficiency to sustain member value?
Credit Unions Are Seizing Opportunities In Commercial Real Estate
Callahan & Associates
As commercial real estate rebounds, credit unions face a choice: let operational bottlenecks slow deals, or leverage efficiency tools to capture market opportunities faster.
Member Momentum Is At A Crossroads
Sherry Virden
Member growth at U.S. credit unions is slowing, and credit unions are working to reignite growth, deepen engagement, and increase competitiveness amid shifting preferences and economic headwinds.
Do You Deserve The Dough?