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A Cooperative Spin On Local Marketing

A California credit union partners with local businesses and earns positive guilt by association.
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What Has More Value: Quantitative Data Or Qualitative Conversation?

An impact benchmark is a worthwhile endeavor, but community impact doesn’t stop — or even start — with a number.
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Reform Credit Unions? No, Rekindle Them!

It’s time to show consumers that credit unions across the country are steadfastly working to improve the lives of their members and communities.
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Have Credit Unions Lost Their Way?

Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union, makes the case for focusing on America’s poorest communities every day — not just during a crisis.
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20 Ways To Help People And Communities In Need

Credit unions share insights about programs and strategies aimed at helping marginalized members and communities.
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4 Steps To Take Before Writing An Impact Report

Completing these steps will help you avoid writer’s block and set you up for writing success.
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Enrichment FCU Refocuses On Retail To Enhance Members’ Lives

The Tennessee cooperative says PPP lending helped borrowers and the credit union alike — but at the cost of strategic initiatives.
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SMCU Distributes Dollars And Dreams During A Destructive Year

When the pandemic hit, San Mateo Credit Union moved quickly to stand up a non-profit fund and move much-needed assistance into the communities it serves.
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A New Board For A Changing Membership

Backed by a changing FOM and new BOD, One Detroit Credit Union targets programs to bring hope to Detroit’s abandoned neighborhoods.
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Local Cooperatives Thrive With VSECU

The Vermont cooperative relies on a little-known state statute to make direct investments in cooperatives to bolster local economies and create a better world.
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