Future Leaders Alliance

Future Leaders Alliance

Future Leaders Alliance (FLA) is a 14‑month leadership program that builds confident, well‑rounded bank leaders through education, community service, and networking. It is designed for emerging and experienced bankers who want to grow their impact and bring new value back to their institutions.
Register by December 31, 2025!

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280+

GRADUATES

14

MONTH PROGRAM

4.7 OUT OF 5

AVERAGE SESSION RATING

6

TWO DAY SESSIONS

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Program Highlights

Program Highlights

  • Structured leadership curriculum: Six required leadership sessions delivered over 14 months, blending core leadership content with technical banking topics.​​
  • Built‑in flexibility: Participants choose electives—one conference/seminar/peer group or two webinars—to tailor the experience to their role and career goals.​​
  • Exclusive access: Includes meetings with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and IBA subject‑matter experts on legal, advocacy, and industry trends.
  • ​Networking and Long‑Term Value: Cohort‑based learning and structured networking activities build lasting relationships with bankers across the state.​

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Financial Literacy Project

Participants must complete two hours of financial literacy instruction for a local school, retirement home, community or non-profit group during the program year. This requirement allows participants to invest in their communities. 

Continuing Education

Participants must complete one IBA sponsored Conference/Seminar/Forum or IBA two webinars. Current students receive a 50% discount off all IBA educational products. This requirement allows participants to invest in themselves.

Advancement Strategy Project

Participants will create a program for their bank which could vary from streamlined processes, new avenues for revenue, a new marketing campaign, an advocacy plan, etc. The participant will present and review feedback from their class with expectations to present it to their executives. This requirement allows participants to invest in their organization.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Qualifying Criteria

  • Recommendation of Supervisor or Senior Manager
  • Employed by an IBA member institution
  • Minimum of 2 years banking experience
  • Demonstrate excellence in banking through outstanding performance

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$1000

'27 FLA Program
Scholarship Awarded
to Two Applicants


Sponsored by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

$1000

'26 IBA's Washington
Visit Awarded
to Two Applicants


Sponsored by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and IBA   

$750

'26 ABA's Government
Relations Summit Awarded
to Two Applicants

Sponsored by the American Bankers Association

How to Register

How to Register

Fee: $1,795

All six leadership sessions and networking events. Travel and
accommodation costs are not included in registration fee.

Is There an Age Requirement?

The program is open to all member bank employees.

Can Anyone From Within the Bank Apply?

Yes! The program is available to all bank member employees.

FLA Cancellation Policy

If a participant cancels within 30 days prior to the first session -
90% refund; 30 days prior the second session 50% refund; after
completion of the second session - no refund.

Tax Deduction

Expenses, including fees, travel, meals and lodging intended to
maintain and improve professional skills, are tax deductible subject
to the Internal Revenue Code.

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