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 Final Warning From Iowa
May 29, 2018
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Credit unions narrowly escaped taxation in the Hawkeye State, but other battles are underway, and the war is far from won.
Ag Lending, Sin City Saving, And More
May 21, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
CUbroadcast Highlights Standing Up For Financial Equality
May 21, 2018
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In episode No. 939, Callahan’s SVP Katy Slater discusses how credit unions can benefit by standing up for financial access and equality.
Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions
May 21, 2018
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Secondary capital supports lending and financial services as well as buffers against the impact of potential losses. But how much do credit unions use it?
North Dakota Credit Unions Stand Out In The Field Of Ag Lending
May 21, 2018
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Roughrider cooperatives build on a tradition of personal service and expert knowledge to sow the seeds of lending success.
New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations
May 21, 2018
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Credit union title changes demonstrate the movement’s stance on member service.
How To Speak Credit Union
May 14, 2018
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The credit union industry is full of acronyms. Use this guide to learn the lingo.
How To Earn A Merit Badge In Financial Management
May 14, 2018
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A+ FCU partners with local Scout troops to teach young people how to take charge of their financial future.
The 3 Teams Of Credit Union Land
May 7, 2018
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A book about culture prompts deeper thinking about the importance of multiple teams in support of the movement.
2017 Credit Union Annual Report
May 2, 2018
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The seventh annual report shines a light on the industry’s impact in 2017, while offering insights into 2018 economic trends and strategic priorities.
Ag Lending, Sin City Saving, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
CUbroadcast Highlights Standing Up For Financial Equality
In episode No. 939, Callahan's SVP Katy Slater discusses how credit unions can benefit by standing up for financial access and equality.
Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions
Secondary capital supports lending and financial services as well as buffers against the impact of potential losses. But how much do credit unions use it? ...
North Dakota Credit Unions Stand Out In The Field Of Ag Lending
Roughrider cooperatives build on a tradition of personal service and expert knowledge to sow the seeds of lending success.
New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations
Credit union title changes demonstrate the movement's stance on member service.
How To Speak Credit Union
The credit union industry is full of acronyms. Use this guide to learn the lingo.
How To Earn A Merit Badge In Financial Management
A+ FCU partners with local Scout troops to teach young people how to take charge of their financial future.
The 3 Teams Of Credit Union Land
A book about culture prompts deeper thinking about the importance of multiple teams in support of the movement.
2017 Credit Union Annual Report
The seventh annual report shines a light on the industry's impact in 2017, while offering insights into 2018 economic trends and strategic priorities.
Browse Topics
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
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 adopt 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.
The Final Warning From Iowa