Board members play a critical role in the success of their credit union, helping to drive the strategy and vision of the organization. The goal of this space is to curate Filene’s body of work to pull forward relevant and timely insights specifically for board members. The curated pieces fall into two categories – 1. research on governance best practices to help board members understand how they can be a stronger strategic asset to the credit union and 2. research on important and evolving topics, like digital strategy and the needs of younger generations.
Curated Research for Credit Union Board Members
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Report #657 | | MembersEngaging the Next Generation: A Strategic Imperative for Credit Unions in the Social Media Era
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David Smith
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Samuel Seaman
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Yury Adamov
Gen Z is anxious about money and seeking answers on social media, often from finfluencers who are entertaining but not always accurate. This report shows how credit unions can fill that gap with credible, authentic content. Based on analysis of 270,000+ posts across credit unions, banks, digital natives, and finfluencers, it reveals what performs best on social media platforms, and how storytelling, humor, and short-form video build engagement and trust with the next generation of members. -
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Blog |Attracting and Engaging Younger Members Innovation Financial Well-being Diversity, Equity and InclusionTop 5 Research Reports of 2025
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Blog |Tokenize Finance: Stablecoins, Participations, and AI
Tokenization is the new “language” of finance. This post connects the dots between stablecoins (tokenized money), loan participations (tokenized loans), and AI (tokenized work) to show how standardized digital tokens unlock programmability and automation across payments, ownership, and operations. -
Blog |Innovation in Action: Filene’s Impact on Credit Unions in FY 2025
As we close the chapter on FY 2025, one thing is clear: credit unions are stepping boldly into the future—and Filene is proud to be right alongside you. Filene's FY 2025 Annual Impact Report reflects a movement that is innovating with purpose, experimenting with confidence, and keeping members at the heart of every decision.
