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.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Leadership Team Development Program
August 25, 2016
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In episode No. 625, Callahan vice president Chris Howard and Mike Lawson discuss what credit unions can gain from a team-focused approach to development.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
August 22, 2016
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Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs.
7 Common Barriers And Common Sense Solutions To Effective Project Management
August 16, 2016
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Common barriers and common sense solutions to help credit unions get ahead of the competition and get past those barriers to achieve the results they want.
Changing The HR Culture, One Coaching Session At A Time
August 15, 2016
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Patriot Federal Credit Union has replaced annual reviews with quarterly coaching sessions that focus on value and values.
3 Must-Haves For Every Credit Union Annual Report
August 15, 2016
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As strategic planning season rolls in, consider what metrics will showcase the credit union to members, the board, and the community.
Performance Management That Puts Staff In The Driver’s Seat
August 15, 2016
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Eastman Credit Union’s focus on continuous coaching and development allows employees to take charge of their own career.
What Does A Credit Union Annual Review Look Like?
August 15, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com shows how some credit unions conduct annual reviews — and one credit union that doesn’t.
How Firefighters First Credit Union Plans To Hit $1 Million In Net Income
August 8, 2016
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The Los Angeles-based credit union sees a bright future for its “non-punitive” insurance option.
Lessons From A YouTube Series
August 1, 2016
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Arizona FCU puts a financial twist on “The Biggest Loser” with its “My Comeback” web series.
Lessons In Leadership
July 19, 2016
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PSCU Member Forum speakers offer lessons on listening to the front line and why to lead the process, not the content.
CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Leadership Team Development Program
In episode No. 625, Callahan vice president Chris Howard and Mike Lawson discuss what credit unions can gain from a team-focused approach to development.
A Team Solution To The Payday Lending Problem
Redstone Federal Credit Union combines risk and reward in its counseling-lending program and casts a wary eye at proposed CFPB changes in short-term loan regs. ...
7 Common Barriers And Common Sense Solutions To Effective Project Management
Common barriers and common sense solutions to help credit unions get ahead of the competition and get past those barriers to achieve the results they ...
Changing The HR Culture, One Coaching Session At A Time
Patriot Federal Credit Union has replaced annual reviews with quarterly coaching sessions that focus on value and values.
3 Must-Haves For Every Credit Union Annual Report
As strategic planning season rolls in, consider what metrics will showcase the credit union to members, the board, and the community.
Performance Management That Puts Staff In The Driver’s Seat
Eastman Credit Union's focus on continuous coaching and development allows employees to take charge of their own career.
What Does A Credit Union Annual Review Look Like?
This week, CreditUnions.com shows how some credit unions conduct annual reviews — and one credit union that doesn't.
How Firefighters First Credit Union Plans To Hit $1 Million In Net Income
The Los Angeles-based credit union sees a bright future for its “non-punitive” insurance option.
Lessons From A YouTube Series
Arizona FCU puts a financial twist on “The Biggest Loser” with its “My Comeback” web series.
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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
At Cardinal Credit Union, Small Investments Offer Big Financial Lessons
Aaron Passman
The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Callahan & Associates
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
Lessons In Leadership