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.
Contactless, The Great Recession, And 2019 Priorities
April 29, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
16 Ways To Help Young People Save
April 23, 2019
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April is National Credit Union Youth Month. To help young members picture a brighter financial future, Callahan employees spill on strategies that have worked for them.
Take Command Of Your Online Brand
April 22, 2019
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First Community couples social media with big-name sponsors, giveaways, and special events to engage members and improve the member experience.
Balance Sheet Basics In A Changing Economy
April 18, 2019
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What credit unions should be thinking about now to prepare the organization for the end of 2019 and beyond.
Chief Deposit Services Officer, A VITA(L) Need, And Card Growth
April 15, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Something Borrowed. Something Due: A VITA(L) Service At Tax Time Takes On New Importance
April 11, 2019
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Credit union volunteers encounter refund shock from some as the new withholding regime presents an opportunity to rethink how cooperatives can help at tax time and year round.
The Challenge Of Talent Management
April 8, 2019
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For credit unions to continue their strong performance in 2019 and beyond, they must focus on the needs of members as well as on the needs of those serving members.
Best Of March 2019
April 1, 2019
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Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Connect Through Co-Working Spaces
March 25, 2019
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How three very different credit unions are collaborating with their communities for better business development.
Revenue Gains And Co-Working Spaces
March 25, 2019
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Contactless, The Great Recession, And 2019 Priorities
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
16 Ways To Help Young People Save
April is National Credit Union Youth Month. To help young members picture a brighter financial future, Callahan employees spill on strategies that have worked for ...
Take Command Of Your Online Brand
First Community couples social media with big-name sponsors, giveaways, and special events to engage members and improve the member experience.
Balance Sheet Basics In A Changing Economy
What credit unions should be thinking about now to prepare the organization for the end of 2019 and beyond.
Chief Deposit Services Officer, A VITA(L) Need, And Card Growth
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Something Borrowed. Something Due: A VITA(L) Service At Tax Time Takes On New Importance
Credit union volunteers encounter refund shock from some as the new withholding regime presents an opportunity to rethink how cooperatives can help at tax time ...
Best Of March 2019
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Connect Through Co-Working Spaces
How three very different credit unions are collaborating with their communities for better business development.
Revenue Gains And Co-Working Spaces
Four can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Browse Topics
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 adoption 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.
The Challenge Of Talent Management