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.
Caroline Willard On Leadership
September 3, 2018
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The president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League shares her thoughts on the importance of focus, finding inspiration, and what she’d like to see more of within the credit union industry.
A Labor Day Lesson From Burning Man
September 3, 2018
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The weeklong desert festival offers deep insights on sustaining a cooperative movement.
The Credit Union Guide To The Generation Gap
September 3, 2018
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Better understand how to serve different generations with this guide from Callahan & Associates.
Market Share, Burning Man, Caroline Willard
September 3, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of August 2018
September 3, 2018
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Credit Union Guide To Baby Boomers
August 27, 2018
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Different generations require different conversations. This interactive series shows how credit unions can serve all ages.
Strategic Thinking And The Road Ahead
August 27, 2018
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Credit unions can’t predict the future, but they can prepare for it by thinking about how to respond to change.
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Co-Op
August 27, 2018
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Plus, four reasons other millennials have trouble doing the same.
2018 Tough Questions Series: Answering Tough Questions For Your Credit Union
August 14, 2018
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Jon Jeffreys, managing partner of Callahan & Associates explores the tough questions credit unions are beginning to ask themselves and what steps you can take to ensure relevancy.
Gender Parity In The Credit Union Industry
August 13, 2018
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As calls for gender parity grow louder, the credit union industry has already made large strides.
Caroline Willard On Leadership
The president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League shares her thoughts on the importance of focus, finding inspiration, and what she’d like to see ...
The Credit Union Guide To The Generation Gap
Better understand how to serve different generations with this guide from Callahan & Associates.
Market Share, Burning Man, Caroline Willard
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of August 2018
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Credit Union Guide To Baby Boomers
Different generations require different conversations. This interactive series shows how credit unions can serve all ages.
Strategic Thinking And The Road Ahead
Credit unions can’t predict the future, but they can prepare for it by thinking about how to respond to change.
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Co-Op
Plus, four reasons other millennials have trouble doing the same.
2018 Tough Questions Series: Answering Tough Questions For Your Credit Union
Jon Jeffreys, managing partner of Callahan & Associates explores the tough questions credit unions are beginning to ask themselves and what steps you can take ...
Gender Parity In The Credit Union Industry
As calls for gender parity grow louder, the credit union industry has already made large strides.
Browse Topics
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 adoption new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
A Labor Day Lesson From Burning Man