Financial Education Leadership and the NFEC Advisory Board Model
NFEC’s advisory-board model brings together leaders who contribute experience, insight and relationships to advance financial education. Its purpose is to support community initiatives, expand access and strengthen the financial-literacy movement.
Our Mission: Building Stronger Communities Through Sustainable Financial Empowerment
NFEC’s community leadership model supports sustained financial empowerment through three priorities. They guide how advocates build awareness, strengthen education and develop relationships around the financial-literacy mission:
Pillar 1: Expand Access and Support Sustainable Financial Education Programs
Provide communities with the tools, training, staffing, and ongoing support needed to establish and grow effective financial wellness initiatives nationwide.
Pillar 2: Increase Awareness of Financial Empowerment
Encourage greater adoption of financial literacy education in schools, inspire families to engage in money conversations at home, and motivate individuals to strengthen their financial knowledge and skills.
Pillar 3: Foster Partnerships that Strengthen Community Financial Wellness
Bring together community leaders, organizations, stakeholders, and advocates who are passionate about improving financial capability and economic opportunity in their communities.
Key Qualities and Qualifications for Advisory Board Members
We are looking for professionals who are motivated to help expand sustainable financial wellness programming and create positive change at the community level. Qualified advisors typically demonstrate strength in the following areas:
Board of Advisors Role
Advisory board members contribute time and expertise through meetings, awareness and community relationships. The NFEC advisory role has a minimum commitment of 2 to 5 hours per year, with responsibilities that may vary over time.