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.
Jennifer Hogan On Leadership
October 18, 2016
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The CEO of Community Credit Union offers her view on adaptability, tough conversations, and industry needs.
15 Years Of Credit Union Consolidation
October 17, 2016
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How credit unions, assets, and member relationships have evolved the past decade and a half.
How To Fill In Staffing Gaps With A Roaming Team
October 17, 2016
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Wright-Patt Credit Union relies on two fully trained teams of full- and part-time employees to step in and fill out staffing shortages.
Staffing Gaps, Consolidation, And Member Complaints
October 17, 2016
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How To Make Lending Easy For Members
October 7, 2016
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The focus of Massachusetts-based DCU is squarely on streamlining the loan application process. Here are a few ways the credit union is leading the way in mortgage and consumer lending.
Baseball Teams And Credit Unions Can Win At The Margins
October 7, 2016
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Credit unions can’t match resources with their big bank competitors, but they can still be outstanding in their field.
Kate Lee On Leadership
September 26, 2016
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The marketing director of Affinity Plus FCU talks about micromanaging, leadership vulnerability, and onboarding new members after the Ditch Your Bank campaign.
How To Serve Members With Sub-600 Credit Scores
September 26, 2016
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A checking account with risk-mitigating features keeps Langley FCU’s losses at just 7% of its income.
Private Student Lending Leads To More Than Just A Loan
September 26, 2016
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A college loan can be, and often is, the foundation of a long-lasting relationship between a member and a credit union.
Leadership Team Development: Elevating Credit Unions’ Daily Operations
September 22, 2016
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Three ways credit union understandings and practices have changed.
Jennifer Hogan On Leadership
The CEO of Community Credit Union offers her view on adaptability, tough conversations, and industry needs.
15 Years Of Credit Union Consolidation
How credit unions, assets, and member relationships have evolved the past decade and a half.
How To Fill In Staffing Gaps With A Roaming Team
Wright-Patt Credit Union relies on two fully trained teams of full- and part-time employees to step in and fill out staffing shortages.
Staffing Gaps, Consolidation, And Member Complaints
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
How To Make Lending Easy For Members
The focus of Massachusetts-based DCU is squarely on streamlining the loan application process. Here are a few ways the credit union is leading the way ...
Kate Lee On Leadership
The marketing director of Affinity Plus FCU talks about micromanaging, leadership vulnerability, and onboarding new members after the Ditch Your Bank campaign.
How To Serve Members With Sub-600 Credit Scores
A checking account with risk-mitigating features keeps Langley FCU’s losses at just 7% of its income.
Private Student Lending Leads To More Than Just A Loan
A college loan can be, and often is, the foundation of a long-lasting relationship between a member and a credit union.
Leadership Team Development: Elevating Credit Unions’ Daily Operations
Three ways credit union understandings and practices have changed.
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Brent Rempe On Leadership
Aaron Passman
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Is Your Credit Union Resilient Enough For 2026 And Beyond?
Rebecca Wessler
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Credit Unions Bring Main Street Voices To Fed Advisory Councils
Savana Morie
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
What Is The Personal Savings Rate? And Why Should Credit Unions Care?
Andrew Lepczyk
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.
AI Skills, CEO Evaluation, And More Strategic Opportunities For Boards
Callahan & Associates
Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Callahan & Associates
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Calling All CFOs
Andrew Lepczyk
Unlock insights during Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com — data, analysis, and strategies to help credit union leaders interpret trends, manage balance sheets, and drive smarter growth.
Unpacking The Surge In Credit Union Operating Expenses
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions face rising costs from compensation and services — can they balance investment with efficiency to sustain member value?
Credit Unions Are Seizing Opportunities In Commercial Real Estate
Callahan & Associates
As commercial real estate rebounds, credit unions face a choice: let operational bottlenecks slow deals, or leverage efficiency tools to capture market opportunities faster.
Member Momentum Is At A Crossroads
Sherry Virden
Member growth at U.S. credit unions is slowing, and credit unions are working to reignite growth, deepen engagement, and increase competitiveness amid shifting preferences and economic headwinds.
Baseball Teams And Credit Unions Can Win At The Margins