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.
Best Of February 2019
March 1, 2019
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Credit Union Impact Report
March 1, 2019
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Credit unions increased member value through lending, savings, community support, and more.
Maurice Smith On Leadership
February 25, 2019
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The CEO of LGFCU and Civic FCU discusses the importance of living with purpose, where he finds inspiration, and what credit unions really provide members.
What Does ‘Sustainable Business’ Mean To Credit Unions?
February 25, 2019
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Doing the right thing is a business model that combines profit, passion, and the pursuit of happiness.
Lending, Mobile, And The Member Experience
February 25, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Turn That Annual Report Into A Living Report
February 19, 2019
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Credit unions should harness the power of technology to provide real-time updates on their financial and social impact.
Member Experience, Fourth Quarter Data, Living Report
February 19, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What Is Mid-Management’s Role In Strategy Development
February 13, 2019
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For many, thinking about the credit union as a whole is a brand-new experience.
Rewards, Referrals, And Returns
February 11, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Member Satisfaction Is High. It Could Be Higher.
February 6, 2019
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One study shows opportunity for credit union service in the year ahead.
Best Of February 2019
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
2018 Credit Union Impact Report
Credit unions increased member value through lending, savings, community support, and more.
Maurice Smith On Leadership
The CEO of LGFCU and Civic FCU discusses the importance of living with purpose, where he finds inspiration, and what credit unions really provide members.
Lending, Mobile, And The Member Experience
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Turn That Annual Report Into A Living Report
Credit unions should harness the power of technology to provide real-time updates on their financial and social impact.
Member Experience, Fourth Quarter Data, Living Report
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
What Is Mid-Management’s Role In Strategy Development
For many, thinking about the credit union as a whole is a brand-new experience.
Member Satisfaction Is High. It Could Be Higher.
One study shows opportunity for credit union service in the year ahead.
Browse Topics
Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
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 adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
What Does ‘Sustainable Business’ Mean To Credit Unions?