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.
Recent Events Impacting The Regulatory Landscape
March 6, 2017
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While the new administration and Congress could change the CFPB, the bureau’s rules remain in effect and should be the subject of careful compliance.
GAC Week And A Movement’s Heart For Growth
March 2, 2017
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Talk about action on technology, analytics, touchpoints, and the personal touch highlight the credit union industry’s largest gathering.
Federation Report Says CDFI Credit Unions Outperform
February 27, 2017
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CDFI Roundtable at GAC focuses on performance, grant opportunities, and meeting the credit union mission.
4Q 2016 Trendwatch
February 24, 2017
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This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
The Definitive In And Out List For Credit Unions In 2017
February 23, 2017
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What’s in for 2017? What will they leave behind in 2016?
How The NCUA Can Speed Up Bailout Returns
February 21, 2017
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Merging the corporate credit union fund with the share insurance fund is an idea worth considering.
2016 Credit Union Impact Report
February 21, 2017
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Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
How To Earn The Hispanic Credit Union Seal Of Approval (And Why You Want To)
February 21, 2017
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The Juntos Avanzamos certification program assures Latinos that a credit union speaks their language.
How To Build Millennial Loyalty
February 13, 2017
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We aren’t known for our tight relationships with financial services providers, but credit unions can set their business apart from the competition.
Can A Divided Movement Survive A Stress Test?
February 6, 2017
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Credit unions seem to be dividing between mission-based and bank lite. What do you see?
Recent Events Impacting The Regulatory Landscape
While the new administration and Congress could change the CFPB, the bureau’s rules remain in effect and should be the subject of careful compliance.
Federation Report Says CDFI Credit Unions Outperform
CDFI Roundtable at GAC focuses on performance, grant opportunities, and meeting the credit union mission.
4Q 2016 Trendwatch
This must-attend quarterly event for credit union leaders covers performance trends, industry success stories, and areas of opportunity.
The Definitive In And Out List For Credit Unions In 2017
What’s in for 2017? What will they leave behind in 2016?
How The NCUA Can Speed Up Bailout Returns
Merging the corporate credit union fund with the share insurance fund is an idea worth considering.
2016 Credit Union Impact Report
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
How To Earn The Hispanic Credit Union Seal Of Approval (And Why You Want To)
The Juntos Avanzamos certification program assures Latinos that a credit union speaks their language.
How To Build Millennial Loyalty
We aren’t known for our tight relationships with financial services providers, but credit unions can set their business apart from the competition.
Can A Divided Movement Survive A Stress Test?
Credit unions seem to be dividing between mission-based and bank lite. What do you see?
Browse Topics
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
GAC Week And A Movement’s Heart For Growth