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.
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.
CUbroadcast Highlights Four States Leading The Nation In Lending
September 21, 2016
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In episode No. 635, Callahan senior industry analyst Michelle Parker shares how credit unions in Iowa, Arkansas, Ohio, and Mississippi lead the nation in mortgage lending growth.
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.
CUbroadcast Highlights Four States Leading The Nation In Lending
In episode No. 635, Callahan senior industry analyst Michelle Parker shares how credit unions in Iowa, Arkansas, Ohio, and Mississippi lead the nation in mortgage ...
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JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria
Aaron Passman
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.
7 Leadership Lessons From 2025
Savana Morie
From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.
6 Roles To Help Credit Unions Reach The Next Level Of Success In 2026
Aaron Passman
The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.
CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025
Savana Morie
The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
Tony Waltrich
Despite economic uncertainty, credit unions and their members are displaying resilience through methodical improvement.
Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
Baseball Teams And Credit Unions Can Win At The Margins