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.
How Do Credit Unions Counter Fake News?
April 11, 2018
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Banks are peddling a false narrative about credit unions based on real facts. To counter this, focus on a public narrative about mission.
The American Financial Health Crisis
April 10, 2018
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Three takeaways from the first day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
A New Credit Union For A Membership’s Needs
April 3, 2018
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LGFCU is creating a spinoff credit union to serve growing business services and mobile banking demands within its existing field of membership.
Best Of March 2018
April 3, 2018
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Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Threat And Opportunity In The Gig Economy
April 2, 2018
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It’s time to ask questions and think strategically about how to help this fast-growing segment of the American workforce.
Why First Millennial Matters
April 2, 2018
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A common bond across space and time is still a bond. Credit unions must make the case for millennials and beyond.
CUbroadcast Highlights How I Accidentally Raised Money-Smart Teens
March 30, 2018
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In episode No. 921, Callahan consultant Sharon Simpson sits down with Mike Lawson to talk money management for teens.
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.
The American Financial Health Crisis
Three takeaways from the first day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
A New Credit Union For A Membership’s Needs
LGFCU is creating a spinoff credit union to serve growing business services and mobile banking demands within its existing field of membership.
Best Of March 2018
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Threat And Opportunity In The Gig Economy
It’s time to ask questions and think strategically about how to help this fast-growing segment of the American workforce.
Why First Millennial Matters
A common bond across space and time is still a bond. Credit unions must make the case for millennials and beyond.
CUbroadcast Highlights How I Accidentally Raised Money-Smart Teens
In episode No. 921, Callahan consultant Sharon Simpson sits down with Mike Lawson to talk money management for teens.
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.
What’s Your Sign?
Seeing a northern Virginia farm go bold prompts considerations of what credit unions can tell their members and their communities.
Browse Topics
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
How Do Credit Unions Counter Fake News?