GreenState Foundation Invests In Data To Improve Its Community
A partnership with United Ways of Iowa is uncovering insights about employed community members who struggle under limited assets and constrained income.
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
What’s In A Name: Director Of Financial Inclusion And Community Engagement
Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
How To Measure Mission
A dashboard at Marine Credit Union helps the Wisconsin cooperative focus on member and community impact.
3 Tips To Run Effective Board Meetings
June 8, 2017
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An NCUA webinar series relays tools and tips from which all credit unions can benefit.
Is Automated Automobile Disruption Less Than Five Years Away?
May 31, 2017
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One report believes automated cars will be road ready by 2021. From then, the world will change fast.
It’s Not A Branch, It’s A Learning Lab
May 29, 2017
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Dupaco Community’s new branch concept combines interactive tellers, meaningful conversation, and fluid design to boost member satisfaction.
1Q 2017 Trendwatch
May 25, 2017
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Collaboration Is A Business, Not A Social Mission
May 17, 2017
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Winning and collaborating are not mutually exclusive.
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
May 15, 2017
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In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon after. In this ongoing series, CreditUnions.com details Blaine’s history with the credit union and the movement, how SECU arrived at a successor, and what’s next under Lord for the $30 billion institution.
Credit Unions For Sale?
May 14, 2017
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When member-owned financial cooperatives are sold in a merger that is really a fire sale, the benefit goes to the buyers, the selling board, and senior managers at the members’ expense.
How To Stop Exploiting Members In Mergers
May 14, 2017
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There is an alternative approach to self-dealing credit union mergers that corrupt the ideals of member-owned financial cooperatives.
Shruti Miyashiro On Leadership
May 8, 2017
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The head of Orange County’s Credit Union talks leadership, mentors, and recruiting — and retaining — the best associates for her team.
FS-ISAC Ramps Up Credit Union Outreach
May 2, 2017
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The international threat intelligence sharing and analysis organization has added its first credit union-focused staffer.
3 Tips To Run Effective Board Meetings
An NCUA webinar series relays tools and tips from which all credit unions can benefit.
Is Automated Automobile Disruption Less Than Five Years Away?
One report believes automated cars will be road ready by 2021. From then, the world will change fast.
It’s Not A Branch, It’s A Learning Lab
Dupaco Community’s new branch concept combines interactive tellers, meaningful conversation, and fluid design to boost member satisfaction.
1Q 2017 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon ...
Credit Unions For Sale?
When member-owned financial cooperatives are sold in a merger that is really a fire sale, the benefit goes to the buyers, the selling board, and ...
How To Stop Exploiting Members In Mergers
There is an alternative approach to self-dealing credit union mergers that corrupt the ideals of member-owned financial cooperatives.
Shruti Miyashiro On Leadership
The head of Orange County’s Credit Union talks leadership, mentors, and recruiting — and retaining — the best associates for her team.
FS-ISAC Ramps Up Credit Union Outreach
The international threat intelligence sharing and analysis organization has added its first credit union-focused staffer.
Browse Topics
JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
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.
7 Leadership Lessons From 2025
Savana Morie
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
Savana Morie
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Tony Waltrich
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
Collaboration Is A Business, Not A Social Mission