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.
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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.
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.
A Contest That Shows The Money And Much More
February 15, 2016
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How a Massachusetts credit union urges its community to get out the vote to shed light on local nonprofits.
10 Credit Union Leaders In Dividend Payout
February 15, 2016
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Credit unions distributed more than $5 billion in member dividends in 2015. Which cooperatives lead the industry?
Hispanic “Together We Advance” Credit Union Seal Goes National
February 11, 2016
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Juntos Avanzamos program grows from its Texas roots as a way to light the path to safe banking for Hispanic consumers.
Hispanic Together We Advance Credit Union Seal Goes National
February 11, 2016
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Juntos Avanzamos program grows from its Texas roots as a way to light the path to safe banking for Hispanic consumers.
Lessons From The Retail World
February 10, 2016
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Traditional retailers and credit unions are not necessarily on the same side of the digital divide when it comes to moving the model online.
Keep New Member Referrals All In The Family
February 8, 2016
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Harvest FCU adds members through a family-focused referral program.
How Attentive Listening Makes For Stronger Lending
January 25, 2016
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First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
The New Rules Of Business In A #Trending World
January 18, 2016
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Actions in and out of the office now spread faster and farther than ever before. Here’s how to make sure the court of public opinion rules in your favor.
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 ...
A Contest That Shows The Money And Much More
How a Massachusetts credit union urges its community to get out the vote to shed light on local nonprofits.
10 Credit Union Leaders In Dividend Payout
Credit unions distributed more than $5 billion in member dividends in 2015. Which cooperatives lead the industry?
Hispanic “Together We Advance” Credit Union Seal Goes National
Juntos Avanzamos program grows from its Texas roots as a way to light the path to safe banking for Hispanic consumers.
Hispanic Together We Advance Credit Union Seal Goes National
Juntos Avanzamos program grows from its Texas roots as a way to light the path to safe banking for Hispanic consumers.
Keep New Member Referrals All In The Family
Harvest FCU adds members through a family-focused referral program.
How Attentive Listening Makes For Stronger Lending
First Source Federal Credit Union scores rapid loan growth by considering a borrower’s personal background as well as their financial history.
The New Rules Of Business In A #Trending World
Actions in and out of the office now spread faster and farther than ever before. Here’s how to make sure the court of public opinion ...
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FedChoice Is Ready For The Next Government Shutdown – Whenever It Comes
Aaron Passman
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
How AI Is Shaping HR For The Next Era
Marc Rapport
Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.
Now’s The Time For Credit Union Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
The future of leadership starts now. This week, CreditUnions.com is diving into the strategies shaping tomorrow’s talent: from a bold overhaul of succession planning to how credit unions are tackling the AI skills gap.
Is Your Credit Union Making Time For Leadership Development?
Andrew Lepczyk
Assessing skills gaps among leaders and providing time to complete training are major hurdles today, but strong leadership development strategies are essential in building a future-ready credit union.
Aligning Recruitment Efforts With Boardroom Value
Jennie Boden
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
Preparing For 2026: Why The NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule Elevates The Strategic Role Of Credit Union Boards
Jennie Boden
Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.
How Patelco Credit Union Simplified Succession Planning
Aaron Passman
The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
Planning For The Future: Ensuring Strong Boards And Leaders Through Succession Planning
Callahan & Associates
The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.
3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
Lessons From The Retail World