?? Shout out to our FIRST SPONSOR for our newest Center of Excellence! ?? We are thrilled to announce that UNFCU is first to step up to sponsor Filene's newest Center for Member Well-Being, announced at our Chair Breakfast at GAC on March 3! John Lewis, President & CEO of UNFCU, shared his thoughts on why they are sponsoring this initiative:?"Providing financial peace of mind has been a part of our strategy and is integral to our service to our members. Evidence-based research through Filene’s Center of Excellence for Member Well-Being strengthens our collective abilities to ensure our members’ financial health and resilience, as well as our employees’ skills and knowledge. UNFCU is thrilled to sponsor Filene Research Institute’s critical work that gets to the core of every member’s decision to put their trust in us." Through cutting-edge research and actionable insights, the Center for Member Well-Being will focus on: -- Identifying evidence-based practices and?solutions for improving financial well-being. -- Determining pathways to?better use member data?to improve financial well-being. -- Exploring key drivers of well-being and the?connections between financial well-being and other aspects of well-being. -- Discovering?new outcome-based products and services?that can help improve overall well-being. -- Examining approaches to creating?workplaces that drive or contribute to overall employee well-being. -- Identifying strategies for?equipping employees with the skills and knowledge that they need?so that they can best help credit union members improve their own well-being Thank you, UNFCU! We are excited about the positive impact this collaboration will have on the industry and look forward to the innovative solutions that will emerge from this work! Visit https://lnkd.in/ea_WVcJn to learn more about the Center for Member Well-Being.
关于我们
Filene Research Institute is an independent, consumer finance think tank dedicated to scientific and thoughtful analysis about issues affecting consumer financial wellness, the future of credit unions, and cooperative finance. Founded 30 years ago as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Filene moves credit unions forward with research and incubation support. For more information, visit filene.org.
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https://filene.org
Filene Research Institute的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 金融服务
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- 11-50 人
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- Madison，Wisconsin
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1989
- 领域
- research、innovation、applied services、credit unions、cooperative finance、consumer finance、retail banking和banking
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5910 Mineral Point Rd
US，Wisconsin，Madison，53705
Filene Research Institute员工
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Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph. D.
Interim Chancellor @ RU-Newark. Professor, Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Author & Advocate for Inclusive Innovation. Prudential Chair in Business;…
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Christie Kimbell
Executive Vice President - Filene
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Tanya Thompson
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Samantha Zinth
Talent Strategy | Employee Experience | Remote Teams
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Meet Bella Scott, M.S., Senior Incubation Research Manager and Filene's newest team member! In this role, Bella oversees research supporting credit unions' efforts to expand financial access and cultivate community well-being. Driven by the principle that innovation should catalyze positive social change, she bridges the gap between complex research and strategic action, empowering credit union leaders to make informed decisions that drive meaningful results. Learn more about Bella, and join us in providing a warm #welcome to Filene: https://lnkd.in/g6bN9FVF!
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Congrats, Karlee, and cheers to Royal Credit Union for supporting your journey!
After two years of innovation, collaboration, education, and prototyping, I'm super proud to have graduated from Filene Research Institute's i3 program. Huge thanks to Royal Credit Union for supporting my development with this opportunity, and cheers to Wave 19!!
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Congrats to Jason, and thank you to Centris Federal Credit Union for supporting growth, development and innovation in the industry!
We are super proud of our vice president, strategy and projects, Jason Scheopner, who has graduated from Filene Research Institute i3. ?? This two-year innovation leadership program equips top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network to lead and shape the future. Scheopner was accepted into the cohort-based program, where he worked in cross-functional teams to explore and address some of credit unions’ most pressing challenges identified by Filene’s Think Tank. “During my time in i3, I have learned through experience that iteration, feedback, and adaptability are critical to successful innovation,” says Scheopner. The projects he worked on were Conversion Concierge, a member engagement and onboarding process tool, and Plentitude. This digital platform connects millennials with wealth advisors and provides personalized financial guidance. Congratulations on this accomplishment, Jason! ?? #centrisfcu #creditunion #filene
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Today I celebrated with my fellow Wave 19 i3ers our graduation! Filene Research Institute's two year program allowed me to connect with credit unions leaders across the nation, explore solutions for our communities, & make lasting friendships. Thank you, Vantage West Credit Union, for supporting my journey & growth! Cheers to Wave 19 & thank you to the i3 program leaders!
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Congrats on your amazing CU journey so far, André! Your impact is impressive ??
It’s hard to believe that my credit union journey began just three years ago! Within that first year I attended my first Filene Research Institute big.bright.minds and was inspired by the innovative projects coming out of the i3 program. When Jason Werts approached me to apply to the i3 program I jumped on the opportunity! And I'm glad I did! Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting credit union professionals across the country through i3, and I’m grateful to call them friends. This experience has been both inspiring and transformative, and I can’t wait to see how we all continue to make an impact. Special shoutout to Maddie Gunderson for the customized Funko Pop as an i3 grad present!
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Congrats, Ryan! We hope your momma will be proud! ??
Today was a great day! Completed my two year Filene Research Institute I3 program! Fantastic group of individuals involved in this program, made some lifelong friends being apart of this. Special thanks to Chad Williams, PMP, Amanda Hardy, Ayaz Bhaiyat, Korey McMahon, Derek Smith, CUDE, Jamie Meyer, CUCME, CCM, CIE, Chris Kelley, Erika C., Joshua Houde, and all the other ones I forgot!! Also shout out Maddie Gunderson, McKaye Black, and Megan Jackson Freshour!! Can't wait to tell my momma I did it!!
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What an amazing journey, Erika! Thank you for sharing it. We can’t wait to see what you do next! ??
Today, I have officially graduated Filene Research Institute i3 program. I am not the same person that I was prior to entering this program. I have learned so much from ideateing to true story telling, ensuring my voice is heard. This program has inspired me to open up my own business, where "I Bring Humans Toether through Music" as a DJ. We can definitely use more smiles and positivity. McKaye Black, thank you for such an amazing year 2! What you shared today, not to let perfection get in the way of progress, is something that I will not forget. To remain relevant you have to constantly pivot and keep pushing, and challenge boundaries! A huge thank you to Zeal Credit Union for the opportunity to learn more about innovation and take part in such a great community. To my leaders throughout my i3 journey, Colleen Chapman, Coretta Wallace, CIE, Ronald Boehnlein, CPA, CGMA, Ryan Doak, and Christopher Leitch your continual support and mentorship has been monumental on this journey. To my mentors Julie K. and Heather Luciani Thank you for believing in me, challenging me, and pushing me to constantly evolve. Your support means the world! To my fellow Wave 19ers, Joshua Houde, Joshua Stoltzfus, Derek Smith, CUDE, Amanda Hardy, Stefy Tomlin, MBA, SSGBC, André Walcott, Ph.D., Chad Williams, PMP, Derek Smith, CUDE, Diana Pham, Melissa Cade, Diana Pham, Keysha Webb, Misty Ridenour, Michelle Thompson, Paul Woointranon, Ryan Best let's continue to move the credit union industry to greatness together! Thanks for being my core of Wave 19! The best is yet to come!
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As a decentralized, peer-to-peer network that does not rely on a single, centralized authority, blockchain has the potential to change the way credit unions think about secondary markets. How can your credit union take advantage of this innovation? Our 25-minute brief, “Introducing LoanNFT, a Blockchain Solution for the Secondary Loan Market”, explores LoanNFT, a blockchain-based prototype developed over the past year through a partnership with Fellow Dr. Lamont Black and FiLab. LoanNFT seeks to enhance the efficiency of the secondary loan market, creating a decentralized, shared database for loan transactions, eliminating the need for centralized intermediaries and reducing costs. Discover how credit unions are actively exploring this technology through real-world use cases! Access this comprehensive research report available exclusively for Filene members here: https://lnkd.in/gB3xWh_5
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? Who was next to sponsor Filene's new Center of Excellence for Member Well-Being? ? Thank you to Wright-Patt Credit Union! Credit unions understand that highly satisfied and engaged employees leads to highly satisfied and engaged members, through the ability to deliver better service. Yet for the past 5 years, employee engagement has struggled across all industries, forcing workplaces to rethink solutions to enhance their employee well-being. According to Gallup Data, employee engagement in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in a decade in 2024, with only 31% of employees engaged. Also, stress levels are at an all-time high, with 41% of employees experiencing significant daily stress. Tim Mislansky, President & CEO of Wright-Patt Credit Union shared his reasons for supporting this new center: “Every day we hear stories from members about their financial struggles and challenges in making ends meet. The need for holistic well-being strategies has never been greater and credit unions are needed now more than ever. We are in a unique position to support our members and employees not just financially, but in ways that improve their overall quality of life. We’re excited to contribute to research that will provide actionable solutions for credit unions to enhance member and employee well-being during these challenging times.” ???Get involved and learn more about this new Center at: https://lnkd.in/ea_WVcJn
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