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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
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.
Who Will Be Our Mr. Rogers?
March 12, 2018
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The credit union movement needs to tell its small stories, the ones that bankers can’t tell.
Best Of February 2018
March 6, 2018
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
What Would Mr. Rogers Say?
March 6, 2018
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A half-century after he helped save public broadcasting, what can the TV icon, and my family friend, teach the credit union movement in its own moment of crisis?
How Do Credit Unions Measure Success?
March 5, 2018
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Financial institutions are in the numbers business, but credit unions must also look beyond metrics like growth, share, and loss.
The Difference Is In The Mission
March 1, 2018
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How credit unions define their mission, and the actions they take to deliver on it, creates member value as well as a distinct competitive advantage for the movement.
2017 Credit Union Impact Report
February 28, 2018
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Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
Credit Unions Matter. But Do Members Care?
February 26, 2018
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If members don’t think their credit union is relevant, sooner or later, it won’t be.
A Question Of Culture
February 20, 2018
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Whether a credit union’s staff and leadership is comfortable going off script to solve member problems is a matter of culture.
If A Tree Falls In A Forest, Can It Be Taxed?
February 12, 2018
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Credit unions don’t want to lose their tax exemption, but does the movement take the time to explain member-ownership? And why it matters?
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.
Best Of February 2018
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
What Would Mr. Rogers Say?
A half-century after he helped save public broadcasting, what can the TV icon, and my family friend, teach the credit union movement in its own ...
How Do Credit Unions Measure Success?
Financial institutions are in the numbers business, but credit unions must also look beyond metrics like growth, share, and loss.
The Difference Is In The Mission
How credit unions define their mission, and the actions they take to deliver on it, creates member value as well as a distinct competitive advantage ...
2017 Credit Union Impact Report
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
Credit Unions Matter. But Do Members Care?
If members don’t think their credit union is relevant, sooner or later, it won’t be.
A Question Of Culture
Whether a credit union's staff and leadership is comfortable going off script to solve member problems is a matter of culture.
If A Tree Falls In A Forest, Can It Be Taxed?
Credit unions don't want to lose their tax exemption, but does the movement take the time to explain member-ownership? And why it matters?
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.
Browse Topics
JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
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.
7 Leadership Lessons From 2025
Savana Morie
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
Savana Morie
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Tony Waltrich
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
Who Will Be Our Mr. Rogers?