Filene Research Institute Launches Center for Credit Union Growth
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MADISON, Wis., Oct. 7, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Filene Research Institute has unveiled a new Center of Excellence for Growth, aimed at helping credit unions achieve sustainable organizational growth while enhancing the financial well-being of their members and communities. This multi-year research initiative seeks to balance the growth of credit unions with the financial and community value they provide.
According to Jessica Gamache, Head of Research at Filene Research Institute, growth in credit unions is not just about increasing assets or membership. It is about building resilient organizations that can serve more people, deepen member relationships, and strengthen the financial health of both members and communities. The Center will explore various aspects of growth, including leadership and governance practices, talent and organizational capabilities, and performance measurement strategies that drive sustainable credit union performance.
The initial support for the Center comes from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Origence, and Redwood Credit Union. These founding sponsors emphasize the importance of sustainable growth for credit unions and the people they serve.
Through the Center, Filene will bring together academic research and credit union perspectives to help leaders better understand the connections among organizational growth, member financial growth, and community growth. The goal is to translate these insights into practical strategies that credit unions can implement to achieve sustainable growth and enhance the financial well-being of their members and communities.
The Center of Excellence for Growth is part of Filene Research Institute's mission to strengthen organizations through innovative research and incubation to improve consumer financial well-being. As an independent cooperative finance think tank, Filene's membership network connects a community of leaders and bright minds to change lives through innovation, truth, and cooperation.