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Filene i3

A community of over 325 leaders and change-makers working across the North American credit union system and beyond.

Explore complex problems, see with new perspective, discover breakout solutions.

Filene i3 is a two-year innovation leadership program equipping top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network to lead and shape the future.

Through this cohort-based program, participants work in cross-functional teams to explore and address some of credit unions’ most pressing challenges as identified by Filene's Think Tank and backed by research from Filene's Centers of Excellence. i3 participants learn cutting-edge innovation competencies grounded in three core categories:

  • Facilitating Innovation: Engaging the diverse perspectives of members, staff, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts to co-create new solutions.
  • Accelerating Learning: Exploring and iterating new ideas to gain insight, reduce risk, and validate solutions.
  • Leading Change: Mobilizing people and resources to inspire action and make change happen

Each year we select a new cohort of promising leaders who are passionate about shaping the future of the CU industry. 




The methodologies have made my work better, and the connection to other business professionals has been HUGE!
Evan Mulcahy
2021 i3 Cohort
Innovation Consultant, Credit Union 1

SUBMIT A NOMINATION!

If you know someone that would be a great fit for this program, please send us your nomination and we will contact your nominee with application details!

Filene i3 Program Today

Over the course of this two-year program, participants will practice innovation through four experiential training modules:

As an i3er, I can attest to a new way of thinking, listening, learning and co-creating. Our credit union leaders, and movement as a whole, are more adept, influential and impactful because of the Filene i3 program.
Dohnia Dorman, 2018 i3 Cohort
Chief Experience Officer
African American Credit Union Coalition

Explore Solutions

Webinar Recap

Review the webinar materials from i3 Prototype Presentations (Parts 1 & 2), hosted on March 26th and 28th, 2024.

Wave 18 Graduation

Webinar Recap

Wave 18 of Filene's i3 program graduated on May 14th, 2024. Hear from each of the graduates on the biggest insights from their i3 experience.