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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.
Ida Bowen On Leadership
December 1, 2016
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What do boards want from CEOs? Ask Ida Bowen, who served on the board of Deepwater Industries Federal Credit Union before becoming its CEO.
Are You Working The Odds?
November 22, 2016
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Greater Nevada shares seven changes it has made over the past decade that have helped it succeed, no matter how the dice roll.
A Strategy To Borrow Responsibly And Save Sensibly
November 14, 2016
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Freedom First’s microloan program helps low-income members build credit and a nest egg.
A Sleight Of Hand At The NCUA
November 9, 2016
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Something doesn’t add up with the NCUA internal watchdog’s report.
Lessons Learned From The NCUA Budget
November 1, 2016
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When the agency sets no measurable goals, it’s hard for credit unions to hold it accountable.
NCUA Shows Nobody The Money, Except For The Attorneys
October 31, 2016
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The agency’s board ducks responsibility and shrouds in secrecy what’s happening with $3 billion in recoveries from the sellers of dubious private mortgage securities.
It’s A Wrap: Money 20/20 Through A Credit Union Industry Lens
October 27, 2016
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Financial tech trade show had big focus on increasing access to credit, both in rating risk and making lending fast and convenient.
These 10 Credit Unions Top The Charts In Member Value
October 19, 2016
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In honor of International Credit Union Day, Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
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.
Ida Bowen On Leadership
What do boards want from CEOs? Ask Ida Bowen, who served on the board of Deepwater Industries Federal Credit Union before becoming its CEO.
Are You Working The Odds?
Greater Nevada shares seven changes it has made over the past decade that have helped it succeed, no matter how the dice roll.
A Strategy To Borrow Responsibly And Save Sensibly
Freedom First’s microloan program helps low-income members build credit and a nest egg.
Lessons Learned From The NCUA Budget
When the agency sets no measurable goals, it's hard for credit unions to hold it accountable.
NCUA Shows Nobody The Money, Except For The Attorneys
The agency’s board ducks responsibility and shrouds in secrecy what’s happening with $3 billion in recoveries from the sellers of dubious private mortgage securities.
It’s A Wrap: Money 20/20 Through A Credit Union Industry Lens
Financial tech trade show had big focus on increasing access to credit, both in rating risk and making lending fast and convenient.
These 10 Credit Unions Top The Charts In Member Value
In honor of International Credit Union Day, Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
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.
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
A Sleight Of Hand At The NCUA