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.
Judy Soules On Leadership
September 1, 2017
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The CFO for One Credit Union in Vermont talks early lessons, inspiration, and hopes for the future.
Caution: Disruption Ahead
September 1, 2017
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It’s no longer IF, but WHEN. Autonomous cars are coming. Are credit unions ready to respond?
Credit Unions Are Stronger Than Ever
September 1, 2017
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Eliminating barriers and connecting with members distinguishes credit unions from other financial institutions and makes the movement stronger than it’s ever been.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Second Quarter Trendwatch
August 31, 2017
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In episode No. 799, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan partner Jay Johnson to talk credit union financial performance in the second quarter.
Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.
August 30, 2017
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The regulator is offering a rare opportunity for input on how it handles billions in credit unions’ money, but the movement better move fast.
A Lesson from Katrina: The Disaster That Didn’t Happen
August 29, 2017
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Five years ago, I forecast that Katrina could cost the credit union system up to $2 billion. How wrong I was!
2Q 2017 Trendwatch
August 28, 2017
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
What’s $1.8 Billion Between Friends?
August 24, 2017
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Here’s how and why to learn more and then speak out about the NCUA’s proposed merger of the corporate credit union and share insurance funds. Plus, attend our webinar.
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
August 9, 2017
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An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule
August 2, 2017
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Payouts to senior managers after the PenFed takeover of Belvoir FCU also show need for transparency.
Judy Soules On Leadership
The CFO for One Credit Union in Vermont talks early lessons, inspiration, and hopes for the future.
Credit Unions Are Stronger Than Ever
Eliminating barriers and connecting with members distinguishes credit unions from other financial institutions and makes the movement stronger than it’s ever been.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Second Quarter Trendwatch
In episode No. 799, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan partner Jay Johnson to talk credit union financial performance in the second quarter.
Carpe Diem! The NCUA Deadline For Comment On Bailout Funds Merger Is Here.
The regulator is offering a rare opportunity for input on how it handles billions in credit unions’ money, but the movement better move fast.
A Lesson from Katrina: The Disaster That Didn’t Happen
Five years ago, I forecast that Katrina could cost the credit union system up to $2 billion. How wrong I was!
2Q 2017 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
What’s $1.8 Billion Between Friends?
Here’s how and why to learn more and then speak out about the NCUA’s proposed merger of the corporate credit union and share insurance funds. ...
Buying A Home. How Risky Is That?
An analysis of home values by ZIP code could topple the assumption that owning a home remains the best of investments.
$40 Million Transfer Of Member Capital Shows Need For New Merger Rule
Payouts to senior managers after the PenFed takeover of Belvoir FCU also show need for transparency.
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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.
Caution: Disruption Ahead