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.
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.
The Great Debt Paydown Challenge
March 28, 2018
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How one Wisconsin credit union encourages members to reduce debt and improve their debt-to-income ratio.
First-Time Homebuyers, Automation, And NII
March 26, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What’s Your Sign?
March 19, 2018
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Seeing a northern Virginia farm go bold prompts considerations of what credit unions can tell their members and their communities.
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.
The Great Debt Paydown Challenge
How one Wisconsin credit union encourages members to reduce debt and improve their debt-to-income ratio.
First-Time Homebuyers, Automation, And NII
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Who Will Be Our Mr. Rogers?
The credit union movement needs to tell its small stories, the ones that bankers can't tell.
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.
Browse Topics
FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Financial Nihilism Is Real, But How Can Credit Unions Respond?
Andrew Lepczyk
When money stops making sense, people suffer a crisis of financial confidence. Now’s the time to reconnect with members to help them establish long-term stability.
Exit Interview: Cheryl Sio, MembersAlliance Credit Union
Marc Rapport
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
What Was Once A Safe Corner Of Credit Union Portfolios Is Now A Source Of Pain
Callahan & Associates
Structured protection strategies provide potentially higher long-term total returns than bonds while muting the volatility and downside risk traditionally associated with equities.
Jim Morrell On Leadership
Aaron Passman
The CEO of Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union highlights how active listening and lessons from the basket court shape a culture of inclusive banking that serves members and employees.
2026 Begins With Market Sentiment Similar To 2025
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
How AI Is Shaping HR For The Next Era
Marc Rapport
Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.
Now’s The Time For Credit Union Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.
Is Your Credit Union Making Time For Leadership Development?
Andrew Lepczyk
Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.
Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
Jennie Boden
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
What’s Your Sign?