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.
The State Of Grants In The Credit Union Movement
April 27, 2017
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How financial services cooperatives are leveraging CDFI, NCUA, and NCUF grants to underwrite their expanding reach and impact.
4 Tips To Make Gamification Work For Your Members
April 26, 2017
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There’s no secret code to control members’ actions, but gamification can still help credit unions encourage financially sound behavior.
The Myth Of The Fast Follower
April 25, 2017
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As credit unions face new marketplace disruptions, it’s time to take a closer look at some traditional responses to these challenges.
Introducing A New Way To Turn Ideas Into Action
April 24, 2017
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Credit Union Strategy & Performance gets a facelift for 2017 and pushes a model for sharing credit union best practices to the next level.
Joan Moran On Leadership
April 24, 2017
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The CEO of DOLFCU talks about thinking differently, working collaboratively, and taking chances.
The 2016 Annual Report, Branch Designs, And Bank Buying
April 17, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
2016 Credit Union Annual Report
April 17, 2017
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Disruption avoidance, the state of mergers, and what’s on the agenda for 2017. All this and more in this year’s report.
A Distinguished Performance Model
April 7, 2017
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Credit unions need to evaluate financial performance results using not-for-profit parameters and a cooperative lens.
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
March 31, 2017
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When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
What’s In Store For 2017?
March 29, 2017
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Technology providers evaluate 2016 and look ahead to the coming year.
The State Of Grants In The Credit Union Movement
How financial services cooperatives are leveraging CDFI, NCUA, and NCUF grants to underwrite their expanding reach and impact.
4 Tips To Make Gamification Work For Your Members
There’s no secret code to control members’ actions, but gamification can still help credit unions encourage financially sound behavior.
Introducing A New Way To Turn Ideas Into Action
Credit Union Strategy & Performance gets a facelift for 2017 and pushes a model for sharing credit union best practices to the next level.
Joan Moran On Leadership
The CEO of DOLFCU talks about thinking differently, working collaboratively, and taking chances.
The 2016 Annual Report, Branch Designs, And Bank Buying
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
2016 Credit Union Annual Report
Disruption avoidance, the state of mergers, and what’s on the agenda for 2017. All this and more in this year’s report.
A Distinguished Performance Model
Credit unions need to evaluate financial performance results using not-for-profit parameters and a cooperative lens.
Credit Unions Everywhere Live The “Members First” Motto
When employees prioritize what is best for the member, they demonstrate the cooperative difference.
What’s In Store For 2017?
Technology providers evaluate 2016 and look ahead to the coming year.
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Markets React To Consequential Announcements
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Data And Decision Intelligence
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
A New Product Playbook Is Driving Change At Premier Credit Union
Savana Morie
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: AI-Powered Member Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
When Members Don’t Turn To FIs, They Turn To Friends And Family
Andrew Lepczyk
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Reimagining The Lending Experience
Callahan & Associates
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A Small Match Builds Big Emergency Savings At Lake Trust
Aaron Passman
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
Credit Union Data Predicts Who Will Win Super Bowl 2026
Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
140 Million Reasons To Lend
Aaron Passman
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Rethinking Auto Lending And The Choices Facing Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
The Myth Of The Fast Follower