Filene Research Institute

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


Research Publications

  1. Key Findings: Blueprints for Innovation (early 2010)

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    Filene’s i3 innovation program is pleased to make available to credit unions 14 new ideas in its latest innovation catalog Key Findings: Blueprints for Innovation (early 2010 edition). In addition, one idea is from a previous catalog that is now gaining national traction is featured: Prize-linked Savings.

    Denise Gabel on Blueprints for Innovation from Josey Siegenthaler on Vimeo.

    Author Denise R. Gabel, Filene’s chief innovation officer, discusses the art and science of innovation, and the ways that your think and do tank continues to evolve. You’ll find solutions that will help your organization connect, collaborate, and cooperate with other credit unions, in addition to helping members build wealth, navigate financial waters, meet life’s milestones, make community connections and borrow responsibly.

    We encourage you to keep this catalog of ideas at hand as you develop your organization’s goals and tactics for today’s challenging times. Let us know if you move forward and implement any of the ideas, or if you’d like help in doing so.

    categories » Innovation

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