Partnerships advance the mission of the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®). In nearly every aspect of its work, NEFE forms partnerships and pursues collaborations with other organizations to:
- Provide financial education to Americans from all walks of life
- Increase awareness of how financial education can help people achieve their dreams
- Accomplish research in the field of financial literacy education
NEFE strongly believes that partnerships are the most effective way to meet the financial education needs of various segments of the public.
In particular, the National Endowment for Financial Education seeks partnership opportunities that can help the foundation reach individuals whose basic financial education needs are not being addressed by others, including the nation’s youth, economically disadvantaged individuals, and people facing difficult or unusual life circumstances.
Among the foundation’s reasons for pursuing partnering opportunities are:
- Collaborating with partners better enables NEFE to reach diverse audiences with targeted, relevant programs.
- Partnerships allow NEFE to leverage its resources to reach more individuals.
- The power of partnering produces unique synergy and significant positive outcomes.
NEFE has formed strategic partnerships with several organizations. In addition, the foundation collaborates with numerous groups on specific projects and fosters relationships with affiliated organizations in the pursuit of its financial education mission.
- Strategic partnerships. NEFE has formed strategic partnerships with several organizations:
- Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES), USDA, and Participating Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension Services is a partner in the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP).
- Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and America’s Credit Unions is a partner in the NEFE HSFPP.
- Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) has a partnership agreement with NEFE under which NEFE administers the FFP’s grants program.
- FINRA Investor Education Foundation (formerly NASD Investor Education Foundation) has a partnership with NEFE under which NEFE administers the FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s grants program.
- Collaborators. NEFE has collaborated on more than 100 financial literacy initiatives with numerous nonprofit, for-profit, and government entities. These joint efforts typically result in financial literacy publications or resources tailored to a specific audience or life circumstance.
- Affiliated organizations. NEFE continually reaches out to other organizations whose expertise and activities complement the mission of the foundation. For example:
- NEFE works with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP® Board), Financial Planning Association (FPA), Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP), and National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) in the Project for Financial Independence. The project offers pro bono financial planning assistance to individuals who could not otherwise afford a financial advisor or who are facing an immediate or unusual financial need.
- NEFE sponsors a consumer Web site, Smart About Money, which provides links to hundreds of different, noncommercial financial education materials contributed from numerous organizations and government agencies on virtually every aspect of personal finance.
- The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program has a formal alliance with JA WorldwideTM (Junior Achievement) and the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) to extend the reach of the program.
- The NEFE Grants Program awards grants to organizations and academic institutions whose work can contribute to the field of financial literacy.
- NEFE sponsors conferences and think tanks for the purpose of soliciting creative ideas and new perspectives on personal finance issues. These events gather and seek input from experts in government, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors, including professional and academic disciplines.
NEFE is an active participant in all of its partnerships and collaborations. Often, the National Endowment for Financial Education provides funding, logistical support, and expertise in financial education to help develop innovative ideas, programs, and materials related to personal finance.
When considering a potential partner, NEFE looks for the following qualities:
- Commitment to the need for financial education
- National or broad scope of reach to consumers
- Reputation for quality work
- Attributes and abilities that complement NEFE’s areas of expertise
- Capability to assume agreed-upon responsibilities
- Excitement and determination to make the affiliation succeed
There are many ways for appropriate organizations to be part of NEFE’s public service mission to improve the financial well-being of all Americans. If your organization would like to further explore these opportunities, the first step is to contact the NEFE front desk at (303) 741-6333, the main fax at (303) 220-0838, or the Webmaster.
Partnerships advance the mission of the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®). In nearly every aspect of its work, NEFE forms partnerships and pursues collaborations with other organizations to:
- Provide financial education to Americans from all walks of life
- Increase awareness of how financial education can help people achieve their dreams
- Accomplish research in the field of financial literacy education
NEFE strongly believes that partnerships are the most effective way to meet the financial education needs of various segments of the public.
In particular, the National Endowment for Financial Education seeks partnership opportunities that can help the foundation reach individuals whose basic financial education needs are not being addressed by others, including the nation’s youth, economically disadvantaged individuals, and people facing difficult or unusual life circumstances.
Among the foundation’s reasons for pursuing partnering opportunities are:
- Collaborating with partners better enables NEFE to reach diverse audiences with targeted, relevant programs.
- Partnerships allow NEFE to leverage its resources to reach more individuals.
- The power of partnering produces unique synergy and significant positive outcomes.
NEFE has formed strategic partnerships with several organizations. In addition, the foundation collaborates with numerous groups on specific projects and fosters relationships with affiliated organizations in the pursuit of its financial education mission.
- Strategic partnerships. NEFE has formed strategic partnerships with several organizations:
- Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES), USDA, and Participating Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension Services is a partner in the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP).
- Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and America’s Credit Unions is a partner in the NEFE HSFPP.
- Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) has a partnership agreement with NEFE under which NEFE administers the FFP’s grants program.
- FINRA Investor Education Foundation (formerly NASD Investor Education Foundation) has a partnership with NEFE under which NEFE administers the FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s grants program.
- Collaborators. NEFE has collaborated on more than 100 financial literacy initiatives with numerous nonprofit, for-profit, and government entities. These joint efforts typically result in financial literacy publications or resources tailored to a specific audience or life circumstance.
- Affiliated organizations. NEFE continually reaches out to other organizations whose expertise and activities complement the mission of the foundation. For example:
- NEFE works with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP® Board), Financial Planning Association (FPA), Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP), and National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) in the Project for Financial Independence. The project offers pro bono financial planning assistance to individuals who could not otherwise afford a financial advisor or who are facing an immediate or unusual financial need.
- NEFE sponsors a consumer Web site, Smart About Money, which provides links to hundreds of different, noncommercial financial education materials contributed from numerous organizations and government agencies on virtually every aspect of personal finance.
- The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program has a formal alliance with JA WorldwideTM (Junior Achievement) and the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) to extend the reach of the program.
- The NEFE Grants Program awards grants to organizations and academic institutions whose work can contribute to the field of financial literacy.
- NEFE sponsors conferences and think tanks for the purpose of soliciting creative ideas and new perspectives on personal finance issues. These events gather and seek input from experts in government, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors, including professional and academic disciplines.
NEFE is an active participant in all of its partnerships and collaborations. Often, the National Endowment for Financial Education provides funding, logistical support, and expertise in financial education to help develop innovative ideas, programs, and materials related to personal finance.
When considering a potential partner, NEFE looks for the following qualities:
- Commitment to the need for financial education
- National or broad scope of reach to consumers
- Reputation for quality work
- Attributes and abilities that complement NEFE’s areas of expertise
- Capability to assume agreed-upon responsibilities
- Excitement and determination to make the affiliation succeed
There are many ways for appropriate organizations to be part of NEFE’s public service mission to improve the financial well-being of all Americans. If your organization would like to further explore these opportunities, the first step is to contact the NEFE front desk at (303) 741-6333, the main fax at (303) 220-0838, or the Webmaster.
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