Credit unions are experimenting with employee-sponsored small-dollar loan programs at the urging of Filene and the FINRA Foundation.
The Michigan cooperative is going against the grain of other FIs by serving moderate to low-income members, opening new branches, and tapping CDFI funds to lend to people in need.
Nusenda Credit Union works with community partners to identify and support borrowers shut out of traditional lending.
The Virginia cooperative leverages a government-guaranteed loans program to help local business owners make an environmental difference.
At Together Credit Union, ensuring pillars aren’t silos is at the heart of creating a change culture based on data and collaboration.
Collecting data for the Impact Framework, Callahan & Associates has learned impact varies depending on institution and community — and that’s OK.
Five cooperatives provide the final piece of public-private funding needed to launch a 277-unit project in suburban King County.
Financial literacy is a strong priority for credit unions, which offer general counseling in various areas of finance as well as a variety of topical education.
Focusing on front-line employees helps credit unions better serve their members and communities.
1st Financial combines the right products with direct engagement to help underbanked residents build credit and financial security.
A cross-functional team comprising nearly 20% of staff helped the Maryland-based credit union manage the crisis while staying focused on helping members.
Four executives share how they are skilling up and soothing nerves as they navigate the AI revolution in real time.
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.
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.
A report from Quantum Governance reveals a gap between board recruitment priorities and the most valuable skills in governance.
Fair, transparent succession helps credit unions strengthen board effectiveness, align leadership with strategy, and safeguard member value.
The California cooperative moves beyond the 9-box to identify skills, gaps, and opportunities to prepare leaders for what’s next.
The right tools and consistent approach make succession planning simpler for credit union leaders and board members.
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.
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.
What Is Community Impact? Callahan Has The Data.