Join the Cooperative Trust as we explore Filene's vast library of leadership research. Focusing on the characteristics of leaders of thriving credit unions, tools and tactics for developing transformational leaders, and how to navigate leadership through change. This "Crasher" workshop is open to ALL Spark attendees.

REE cohorts will present their programs, progress, and insights dedicated to advancing racial economic equity. This session is a forum for participants to share and reflect on their work, in addition to receiving a chance to win the Catalyst Award, including $10,000 to support the winning project.

The following day, we will expand the conversation to all Spark attendees, featuring a comprehensive summary of the programs, presentations from the finalists, and the Catalyst Award ceremony. This event promises to be a dynamic display of commitment and innovation. Join us to learn how you can be a part of the collective effort driving change.

Interested in learning more about how Filene can help your credit union achieve its goals and how to fully utilize the many offerings available to you to maximize the value of your membership? Join us for this overview to hear what is at your fingertips and how we can inspire together.

The Next Generation of Member Growth

Leveling Up Your Financial Educational Programs with Dr. Lisa Servon

- Innovative financial education programs are a great way for credit unions to engage with current and prospective members. From “just in time” learning to personalized education, fellow Dr. Lisa Servon will share her insights into developments in financial education within and outside the credit union industry. She'll highlight a few cutting-edge financial education providers who can help credit unions create more impact with their financial education investments.

Encouraging Entrepreneurship and the Racial Economic Equity Award with Dr. Jeffrey Robinson

- Dr. Jeffrey Robinson will share insights on encouraging entrepreneurship and building community partnerships with highlights from the Racial Economic Equity (REE) Incubator. The top two REE teams will be announced during this time and they will than share their projects. The session will close with Dr. Robinson announcing the winner of the $10,000 Catalyst Award.

Corporate Governance in Credit Unions: Comparisons and Best Practices with Dr. Amy Hillman

- Credit unions are under pressure to adjust their governance practices as organizations become increasingly more complex. Join Dr. Amy Hillman as she shares her latest research insights on what credit unions can learn from corporate governance best practices and what credits unions should know as they evolve their own governance practices.

Lessons from the Lab: Subscription Model

Insights from Filene's Custom Incubator with Conductiv

- This panel discussion centers on insights from the custom incubator designed by Filene in partnership with Conductiv, Inc. Through this collaboration, Conductiv’s platform has been tested for its potential to make lending decisions faster, fairer, and more efficient. During the session, panelists will share the pilots outcomes and discuss the possible implications for expanding financial service accessibility and evolving traditional lending practices within credit unions.

Innovation Insights: Illuminas

Measuring Social Impact: A View from Within and Beyond Credit Unions with Dr. Mai Nguyen and Callahan & Associates

- Despite a heavy interest and investment in social impact, many credit unions, and organizations in general, struggle with how to measure the effectiveness of their efforts. In her talk, Dr. Mai Nguyen will share the challenges and advances in measuring social impact within and beyond credit unions and introduce a brand new tool, the social impact dashboard, designed in partnership with Callahan & Associates specifically for credit unions.

Power of Predictive - Creating Extraordinary Member Experience

New Center of Excellence 

New Paths to Empowering Physical and Financial Wellbeing Panel lead by Dr. William Li

Expanding Insights with Dr. Cheri Speier-Pero & Trellance

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