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.
Improve Member Experience
March 28, 2016
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This week, CreditUnions.com features success stories from credit unions across the industry. Whether by resolving complaints, or onboarding new members here’s how credit unions are improving the member experience.
Ed Callahan … A Look Back
March 17, 2016
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With Ed, there was only one direct path to the goal. That path was either with you, around you, over you, under you, or through you. You could step aside or get on board.
The Employee Of The Future
March 14, 2016
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Why tomorrow’s cooperative workers will need to know more, do more, and own more, and how we can help them get there.
How To Build A Staff Centered On Sales
March 14, 2016
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Deb Vollmer, vice president of branch services at Langley FCU, discusses the credit union’s new leadership structure, building a sales culture, and hiring best practices.
A Strategy To Reward Members For Positive Behavior
March 7, 2016
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By turning a longstanding credit model on its head, BECU repriced $100 million in loans in 2015.
Same-Day Payments Criteria Set The Stage
March 2, 2016
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Feds Faster Payments Task Force reports include credit union participation and spark anticipation for changes to come.
CDFI Certification Just Got Easier
March 1, 2016
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A GAC roundtable informs credit unions of one strategy to better serve low-income members.
Take Two And Call Me: Bipartisanship At GAC
February 25, 2016
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Bipartisan support erases party lines for credit union advocates for regulatory relief.
Together We Advance To The Internet Of Things
February 23, 2016
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This weeks Governmental Affairs Conference once again demonstrated the movement’s ability to mix purpose with innovation, the old and the new.
Together We Advance … To The Internet Of Things
February 23, 2016
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This week’s Governmental Affairs Conference once again demonstrated the movement’s ability to mix purpose with innovation, the old and the new.
Improve Member Experience
This week, CreditUnions.com features success stories from credit unions across the industry. Whether by resolving complaints, or onboarding new members here's how credit unions are ...
The Employee Of The Future
Why tomorrow’s cooperative workers will need to know more, do more, and own more, and how we can help them get there.
How To Build A Staff Centered On Sales
Deb Vollmer, vice president of branch services at Langley FCU, discusses the credit union’s new leadership structure, building a sales culture, and hiring best practices.
A Strategy To Reward Members For Positive Behavior
By turning a longstanding credit model on its head, BECU repriced $100 million in loans in 2015.
Same-Day Payments Criteria Set The Stage
Feds Faster Payments Task Force reports include credit union participation and spark anticipation for changes to come.
CDFI Certification Just Got Easier
A GAC roundtable informs credit unions of one strategy to better serve low-income members.
Take Two And Call Me: Bipartisanship At GAC
Bipartisan support erases party lines for credit union advocates for regulatory relief.
Together We Advance To The Internet Of Things
This weeks Governmental Affairs Conference once again demonstrated the movement's ability to mix purpose with innovation, the old and the new.
Together We Advance … To The Internet Of Things
This week’s Governmental Affairs Conference once again demonstrated the movement's ability to mix purpose with innovation, the old and the new.
Browse Topics
Are U.S. Households Finally Catching A Break?
Tony Waltrich
Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.
Credit Unions Steady The Wheel In A Wobbly Year
William Hunt
Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.
3 Ways Credit Unions Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Savana Morie
From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.
3 Ways Credit Unions Showed Up For Small Businesses In 2025
Savana Morie
Amid a turbulent financial landscape, credit unions across the country stepped in with lending, grants, and community partnerships to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Financial Coaching Transforms Members’ Lives At Vantage West
Aaron Passman
The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.
Forward Guidance Less Clear After October Rate Cut
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
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.
Ed Callahan … A Look Back