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.
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.
More Than Money: How Fort Knox FCU Makes A Community Impact
May 1, 2018
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Veterans programs, financial wellness, and food donation are three ways the Kentucky credit union serves its local citizens.
Best Of April 2018
April 30, 2018
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Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
April 30, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
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.
More Than Money: How Fort Knox FCU Makes A Community Impact
Veterans programs, financial wellness, and food donation are three ways the Kentucky credit union serves its local citizens.
Best Of April 2018
Based on April traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Financial Life Lessons, Gig Workers, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
New Job Titles Reflect Important Aspirations