Filene Research Institute

Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.


CU Tomorrow

CU Tomorrow is a Filene Research Institute clearinghouse for credit union young adult strategies. The project publishes research and open-source business plans to help credit unions attract younger members, promising young professionals, and younger volunteers.

Initiatives include:

  • Business briefs—open-source, young adult business plans for
    credit unions.
  • 30 Under 30—entrepreneurial SWAT team of young credit
    union professionals.
  • Community—CU Tomorrow and Filene Web sites for publication
    and idea sharing.
  • Leagues—statewide collaboration to implement CU Tomorrow
    programs.
  • Recruiting—talented interns and new hires from high-profile
    universities.
  • Research—academic research, focus groups, online surveys,
    and interviews.

Read our blog to learn more about the program and young adult issues. For a more indepth description, review our project sheet.