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.
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.
Life Lessons From Financial Education
April 30, 2018
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Oregon State Credit Union shares how it works to improve the lives of America’s consumers.
Spring Is Strategy Season
April 30, 2018
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The process of strategy requires year-long attention.
What I Learned From Volunteering With A Financial Literacy Organization
April 25, 2018
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Even with preparation, middle school students are surprised to see how tight real-life budgets can pull.
How To Create A Vibrant Culture
April 23, 2018
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To go along with a name change, this Illinois credit union shifted its overall culture.
A Vibrant Culture, Mortgages By The Numbers, And More
April 23, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions Celebrate Financial Literacy Month
April 17, 2018
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The #StopMoneyShaming campaign originating from Philadelphia is one example of the nationwide efforts the movement is leading.
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.
Life Lessons From Financial Education
Oregon State Credit Union shares how it works to improve the lives of America’s consumers.
What I Learned From Volunteering With A Financial Literacy Organization
Even with preparation, middle school students are surprised to see how tight real-life budgets can pull.
How To Create A Vibrant Culture
To go along with a name change, this Illinois credit union shifted its overall culture.
A Vibrant Culture, Mortgages By The Numbers, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions Celebrate Financial Literacy Month
The #StopMoneyShaming campaign originating from Philadelphia is one example of the nationwide efforts the movement is leading.
Browse Topics
Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
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.
Spring Is Strategy Season