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.
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?
Jeff Disterhoft On Leadership
December 18, 2017
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The CEO for University of Iowa Community Credit Union shares how developing relationships, solving problems, and uncovering opportunities have helped the cooperative thrive.
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 ...
Jeff Disterhoft On Leadership
The CEO for University of Iowa Community Credit Union shares how developing relationships, solving problems, and uncovering opportunities have helped the cooperative thrive.
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Markets React To Consequential Announcements
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
Do You Deserve The Dough?