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Amy Hillman | Professor, W.P. Carey Management and Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University
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Credit Union Tax Exemption

Resources on Credit Union Taxation

This curated collection of resources provides research on credit union taxation case studies from other markets across the world, history on what makes credit unions different, and resources for how credit unions can better leverage their tax-exempt status to benefit members and market their differences.

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Report #645 | Members
Board Governance

Credit Union Boards, Govern Thyself

*15 Minute Read: Discover what today’s most experienced credit union board chairs and CEOs say boards must do to govern not just their credit unions—but themselves. This brief reveals powerful insights and best practices to help boards elevate their strategic impact through stronger self-governance.
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Board Governance

Credit Union Governance Landscape

Bringing nearly three decades of both academic research and practical experience as a board member, Dr. Hillman has contextualized survey results with governance best practices for credit union leaders to consider as they continue to shape their board to be a strategic asset.

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Report #645 | Members
Board Governance

Credit Union Boards, Govern Thyself

*15 Minute Read: Discover what today’s most experienced credit union board chairs and CEOs say boards must do to govern not just their credit unions—but themselves. This brief reveals powerful insights and best practices to help boards elevate their strategic impact through stronger self-governance.
Report #644 | Members
Attracting and Engaging Younger Members Strategy and Planning

Speed of Change: Credit Union Online Communication Strategies in the Age of Social Media

  • Katie Brown
*10-Minute Read: The strategies shared in this brief include actionable guidance to help credit unions understand the value of prioritizing social media, the best ways to navigate social media trends, and turnkey ways to connect authentically with younger audiences, ultimately leveraging social media as a key tool for growth.
Report #643 | Members
Attracting and Engaging Younger Members Innovation Financial Well-being Benchmarking and Key Performance Indicators

Driving Financial Wellness through Gamification: A Pathway for Credit Unions

  • Simon Blanchard
*20-Minute Read: This brief lays out the basic mechanics and psychology behind gamification, giving examples of solutions that have positively influenced financial behaviors. Driving towards increasing financial wellness and member engagement, the brief also discusses potential pathways for credit unions to leverage gamification.
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Strategy and Planning Innovation Financial Well-being

The Ecosystem Advantage: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential Through Ecosystem Collaboration

Entrepreneurial ecosystems are naturally interconnected, with each component relying on the others to create an environment that fosters growth and sustainability— making credit unions essential to their overall health. This report serves as an action blueprint for credit unions seeking to take meaningful steps in building their entrepreneurial ecosystems—supporting the growth of small businesses and the communities they serve.

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FiLab Symposium 2025

Madison, WI

FiLab will be gathering on Tuesday, Aug. 26 – Thursday, Aug. 28. This invite-only event is designed for FiLab participants and provides a space for collaboration with organizations that prioritize innovation within their operations and across the industry.
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big.bright.minds. 2025

Nashville, TN

Filene's biggest annual member event is bringing together the most innovative credit unions with the brightest minds in the industry on December 2–4, 2025. Pre-Registration is now LIVE!