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.
Best Of CreditUnions.com 2016: Mortgage, Payments, Marketing, And More
January 2, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
10 Credit Unions That Topped The Charts In Member Value In 1Q 2017
December 14, 2016
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Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
It’s Good To Be A Credit Union
December 6, 2016
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This financial cooperative decided to stake its future on hiring a new leader based on mission, credit union experience or not.
Ida Bowen On Leadership
December 1, 2016
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What do boards want from CEOs? Ask Ida Bowen, who served on the board of Deepwater Industries Federal Credit Union before becoming its CEO.
Are You Working The Odds?
November 22, 2016
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Greater Nevada shares seven changes it has made over the past decade that have helped it succeed, no matter how the dice roll.
A Strategy To Borrow Responsibly And Save Sensibly
November 14, 2016
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Freedom First’s microloan program helps low-income members build credit and a nest egg.
A Sleight Of Hand At The NCUA
November 9, 2016
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Something doesn’t add up with the NCUA internal watchdog’s report.
Lessons Learned From The NCUA Budget
November 1, 2016
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When the agency sets no measurable goals, it’s hard for credit unions to hold it accountable.
NCUA Shows Nobody The Money, Except For The Attorneys
October 31, 2016
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The agency’s board ducks responsibility and shrouds in secrecy what’s happening with $3 billion in recoveries from the sellers of dubious private mortgage securities.
It’s A Wrap: Money 20/20 Through A Credit Union Industry Lens
October 27, 2016
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Financial tech trade show had big focus on increasing access to credit, both in rating risk and making lending fast and convenient.
Best Of CreditUnions.com 2016: Mortgage, Payments, Marketing, And More
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
10 Credit Unions That Topped The Charts In Member Value In 1Q 2017
Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
Ida Bowen On Leadership
What do boards want from CEOs? Ask Ida Bowen, who served on the board of Deepwater Industries Federal Credit Union before becoming its CEO.
Are You Working The Odds?
Greater Nevada shares seven changes it has made over the past decade that have helped it succeed, no matter how the dice roll.
A Strategy To Borrow Responsibly And Save Sensibly
Freedom First’s microloan program helps low-income members build credit and a nest egg.
A Sleight Of Hand At The NCUA
Something doesn't add up with the NCUA internal watchdog's report.
Lessons Learned From The NCUA Budget
When the agency sets no measurable goals, it's hard for credit unions to hold it accountable.
NCUA Shows Nobody The Money, Except For The Attorneys
The agency’s board ducks responsibility and shrouds in secrecy what’s happening with $3 billion in recoveries from the sellers of dubious private mortgage securities.
It’s A Wrap: Money 20/20 Through A Credit Union Industry Lens
Financial tech trade show had big focus on increasing access to credit, both in rating risk and making lending fast and convenient.
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Innovation Only Goes So Far Without Internal Alignment
Marc Rapport
Coastal Credit Union evaluates fintech through the lens of member value, strategic growth, and organizational readiness to implement new ideas.
Future Bets For Fintech
Rebecca Wessler
Credit unions are making decisions about where to build, invest, and partner as they balance today’s priorities with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
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.
It’s Good To Be A Credit Union