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.
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.
To Serve And Prosper
February 22, 2016
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Credit unions need to value service as much as profitability and be able to show it.
4 Ways To Deliver A Superior Experience In The Virtual World
February 22, 2016
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In today’s world of same-day service and immediate gratification, these credit unions are using new delivery channels and transaction capabilities to exceed member expectations.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2015
February 17, 2016
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Fourth quarter performance data showcases a milestone year, with growing momentum for credit unions and unprecedented value being generated among their membership.
How Piedmont Advantage Leverages Giving Back
February 16, 2016
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The North Carolina credit union maintains a strong focus, broad reach, and internal control on social responsibility efforts.
Your Charter Is Your DNA
February 15, 2016
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Credit unions with closed charters, community charters, or a little of both have fundamentally different DNA. These three articles illustrate how they succeed in different ways.
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.
4 Ways To Deliver A Superior Experience In The Virtual World
In today’s world of same-day service and immediate gratification, these credit unions are using new delivery channels and transaction capabilities to exceed member expectations.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2015
Fourth quarter performance data showcases a milestone year, with growing momentum for credit unions and unprecedented value being generated among their membership.
How Piedmont Advantage Leverages Giving Back
The North Carolina credit union maintains a strong focus, broad reach, and internal control on social responsibility efforts.
Your Charter Is Your DNA
Credit unions with closed charters, community charters, or a little of both have fundamentally different DNA. These three articles illustrate how they succeed in different ...
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Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
It’s Been A Noisy, Yet Resilient Year For The U.S. Economy
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis
Callahan & Associates
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
The K-Shaped Recovery And An Economy Divided
Tony Waltrich
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
To Serve And Prosper