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.
Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab
June 15, 2016
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Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
Democrat Or Republican, You Have To Love This Year’s Political Theater
June 2, 2016
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It’s time for a few more credit unions to inspire the same revolution for evolution.
How To Deepen A SEG Relationship
May 23, 2016
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This Minnesota credit union mixes marketing and message to revive relationships.
Now Is The Time To End The NCUA’s Secrecy Over The Corporate Bailout
May 19, 2016
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While credit unions await payback, a look at the agency’s audit numbers for the past six years show its secretive rescue plan might have cost more than it saved.
How SEG Values Can Lead To Increased Deposits
May 18, 2016
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Amid an industry trend of strong share growth, one credit unions community partnership helps it stand out.
$830 Million Surplus In Corporate AMEs Puts Resolution Plan In New Phase
May 17, 2016
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Three critical questions about the corporate resolution plan to be addressed at this Thursday’s board meeting.
Not Your Mother’s Credit Union
May 16, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com spotlights industry efforts to support innovation in the form of incubators, startups, CUSOs, and more.
How A Little Innovation Helps Coastal FCU Support Budding Businesses
May 16, 2016
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A partnership with a business incubator puts the North Carolina credit union in touch with 220 companies and 900 employees.
The Price Of Innovation In Louisiana
May 16, 2016
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ANECA’s $500,000 investment in a local startup competition encourages entrepreneurialism and drives money back into the Shreveport economy.
Remembering Gene O’Rourke
May 3, 2016
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Industry co-workers and friends remember the legacy of Mr. O’Rourke.
Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab
Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
How To Deepen A SEG Relationship
This Minnesota credit union mixes marketing and message to revive relationships.
Now Is The Time To End The NCUA’s Secrecy Over The Corporate Bailout
While credit unions await payback, a look at the agency’s audit numbers for the past six years show its secretive rescue plan might have cost ...
How SEG Values Can Lead To Increased Deposits
Amid an industry trend of strong share growth, one credit unions community partnership helps it stand out.
$830 Million Surplus In Corporate AMEs Puts Resolution Plan In New Phase
Three critical questions about the corporate resolution plan to be addressed at this Thursday's board meeting.
Not Your Mother’s Credit Union
This week, CreditUnions.com spotlights industry efforts to support innovation in the form of incubators, startups, CUSOs, and more.
How A Little Innovation Helps Coastal FCU Support Budding Businesses
A partnership with a business incubator puts the North Carolina credit union in touch with 220 companies and 900 employees.
The Price Of Innovation In Louisiana
ANECA’s $500,000 investment in a local startup competition encourages entrepreneurialism and drives money back into the Shreveport economy.
Remembering Gene O’Rourke
Industry co-workers and friends remember the legacy of Mr. O'Rourke.
Browse Topics
Brent Rempe On Leadership
Aaron Passman
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Is Your Credit Union Resilient Enough For 2026 And Beyond?
Rebecca Wessler
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Credit Unions Bring Main Street Voices To Fed Advisory Councils
Savana Morie
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
What Is The Personal Savings Rate? And Why Should Credit Unions Care?
Andrew Lepczyk
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.
AI Skills, CEO Evaluation, And More Strategic Opportunities For Boards
Callahan & Associates
Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
Quarterly Market Snapshot And Two-Year Financial Statement
Callahan & Associates
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Calling All CFOs
Andrew Lepczyk
Unlock insights during Financial Performance Week on CreditUnions.com — data, analysis, and strategies to help credit union leaders interpret trends, manage balance sheets, and drive smarter growth.
Unpacking The Surge In Credit Union Operating Expenses
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions face rising costs from compensation and services — can they balance investment with efficiency to sustain member value?
Credit Unions Are Seizing Opportunities In Commercial Real Estate
Callahan & Associates
As commercial real estate rebounds, credit unions face a choice: let operational bottlenecks slow deals, or leverage efficiency tools to capture market opportunities faster.
Member Momentum Is At A Crossroads
Sherry Virden
Member growth at U.S. credit unions is slowing, and credit unions are working to reignite growth, deepen engagement, and increase competitiveness amid shifting preferences and economic headwinds.
Democrat Or Republican, You Have To Love This Year’s Political Theater