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 Writer’s Choice Awards
December 25, 2017
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Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
December 20, 2017
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It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to help with that?
Jeff Disterhoft On Leadership
December 18, 2017
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The CEO for University of Iowa Community Credit Union shares how developing relationships, solving problems, and uncovering opportunities have helped the cooperative thrive.
CUbroadcast Highlights Need For Credit Union Collaboration
December 18, 2017
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Callahan’s Managing Partner Jon Jeffreys shares why credit unions need to collaborate to compete in today’s disruptive marketplace.
Mission Marketing For The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
December 18, 2017
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Credit unions offer holiday-based financial tips that focus on year-round financial wellness.
Christmas Clubs: Financial Wellness Since Before It Was Cool
December 18, 2017
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The venerable holiday savings plan still helps thousands save millions each year at credit unions across the land.
The De-Commodization Of The Core Processing Platform
December 11, 2017
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The necessity for core processing platforms to evolve continues apace with member demands for seamless service.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Third Quarter Trendwatch
December 7, 2017
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In episode No. 859, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan’s Sam Taft to talk credit union financial performance in the third quarter.
Digital Relationship Building Key To Forming Customer Loyalty
December 4, 2017
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Put into action what you already know about your members, and do it in ways that build value one small step at a time.
A Look Ahead To 2017
December 1, 2017
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With a more favorable environment, credit unions are poised to make an even greater impact in the coming year.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are ...
Ahead In 2018: Interest Rates And Tech Tools Both On the Rise
It may or may not be a bubble, but consumer debt might roil the waters for credit unions and their members. Can machines learn to ...
Jeff Disterhoft On Leadership
The CEO for University of Iowa Community Credit Union shares how developing relationships, solving problems, and uncovering opportunities have helped the cooperative thrive.
CUbroadcast Highlights Need For Credit Union Collaboration
Callahan's Managing Partner Jon Jeffreys shares why credit unions need to collaborate to compete in today's disruptive marketplace.
Mission Marketing For The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Credit unions offer holiday-based financial tips that focus on year-round financial wellness.
Christmas Clubs: Financial Wellness Since Before It Was Cool
The venerable holiday savings plan still helps thousands save millions each year at credit unions across the land.
The De-Commodization Of The Core Processing Platform
The necessity for core processing platforms to evolve continues apace with member demands for seamless service.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Third Quarter Trendwatch
In episode No. 859, Mike Lawson brings on Callahan's Sam Taft to talk credit union financial performance in the third quarter.
Digital Relationship Building Key To Forming Customer Loyalty
Put into action what you already know about your members, and do it in ways that build value one small step at a time.
Browse Topics
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
Balancing Growth And Risk In Uncertain Lending Environments
Callahan & Associates
Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.
The Line Between Growth And Impact Was Blurry. Wright-Patt Decided To Redraw It.
Savana Morie
The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.
Smarter Scheduling Delivers Faster Service And Lower Costs For 4Front Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.
A Look Ahead To 2017