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 November 2018
December 3, 2018
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Based on November traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
A Core Concern
December 3, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Best Core For Your Credit Union
December 3, 2018
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How to find the best vendor to fit your credit union’s needs.
Mission, Give Back, And Online Reviews
November 26, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Help For The Holidays: How Guadalupe Credit Union Meets Mission
November 26, 2018
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The New Mexico credit union’s year-round financial wellness and literacy efforts take on even more meaning this time of year.
8 Ways To Give Back Beyond #GivingTuesday
November 26, 2018
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For the credit union movement — and its history of community volunteerism and charitable give back — any day can be Giving Tuesday.
Giving Thanks, Black Friday Lending, And Grant Funding
November 19, 2018
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Six can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Grant Funding In 2018
November 19, 2018
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Low-income credit unions from 42 states and the District of Columbia received grants from the NCUA this year. Where did the money go?
A Black Friday Special That Meets Yearlong Needs
November 19, 2018
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Members Advantage Community Credit Union’s holiday loan meets member needs over the holiday season and uncovers opportunities for credit building all year long.
Inclusion And The Credit Union Difference
November 12, 2018
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Internal diversity resource groups help build an engaged, committed workplace.
Best Of November 2018
Based on November traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Best Core For Your Credit Union
How to find the best vendor to fit your credit union’s needs.
Mission, Give Back, And Online Reviews
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Help For The Holidays: How Guadalupe Credit Union Meets Mission
The New Mexico credit union’s year-round financial wellness and literacy efforts take on even more meaning this time of year.
8 Ways To Give Back Beyond #GivingTuesday
For the credit union movement — and its history of community volunteerism and charitable give back — any day can be Giving Tuesday.
Giving Thanks, Black Friday Lending, And Grant Funding
Six can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Grant Funding In 2018
Low-income credit unions from 42 states and the District of Columbia received grants from the NCUA this year. Where did the money go?
A Black Friday Special That Meets Yearlong Needs
Members Advantage Community Credit Union's holiday loan meets member needs over the holiday season and uncovers opportunities for credit building all year long.
Inclusion And The Credit Union Difference
Internal diversity resource groups help build an engaged, committed workplace.
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.