Financial Literacy Programs: Entrepreneurs

In the past, the biggest barriers encountered by entrepreneurs looking to participate in financial literacy initiatives centered on the cost, time, and complexity involved to develop and deploy financial education programming. A properly-designed financial education campaign provides ways for entrepreneurs and concerned citizens to make a long-term positive difference in their communities while also receiving a measurable ROI for their efforts.

The NFEC designs financial literacy programs for entrepreneurs that reflect positively on their brands and align with best practices for promoting financial wellness. With over 15 years leading the deployment of financial education programs, we share a model with you that includes education, awareness, and sustainability components to increase program reach and impact.

Entrepreneurs’ Role in Financial Education

As a nation, we spend about $670 million per year on financial education to meet the growing demand being spurred by regulatory pressures, increased funding and social interest, and growing competition among various corporate and nonprofit stakeholders. Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Common Benefits Entrepreneurs Seek

While making a positive impact in their community is a main goal, financial education entrepreneurs share common organizational objectives as well, including:

  • Revenue, Income, and Program Growth
  • Diversify Income (Corporate-paid, End-user, Sponsors, etc.)
  • Build a Brand of Community Leadership
  • Raise Awareness via Media & Other Outlets
  • Team-building & Connection With Like-minded People
  • Empower their Communities with Money Management Knowledge

Revenue Models for Entrepreneurs and How They Compare with Other Industries

How Entrepreneurs Participate in Financial Education:

Financial Education Programming Brainstorming Session

Lead Financial Education Programming

For those seeking to teach personal finance to groups, the NFEC provides turnkey solutions to your financial education programming needs. Receive the training, resources, and expertise that help you build a maximum-impact financial literacy program.

Financial Coaching Information

Lead Financial Coaching

If you are seeking to work one-on-one with individuals, the financial coaching program is best suited to your goals. We provide the training, resources, software, and business tools you need to help others.

Financial Wellness Programs

Outsource Financial Education & Coaching

For those looking to outsource financial education programming, the NFEC has a nationwide network of certified educators and coaches to develop, deploy, and manage your financial wellness initiative.

Sponsor Financial Education Community Campaign

Sponsor Financial Education

For organizations looking to bring a financial education program to their communities while having choices regarding their level of involvement, the NFEC’s Community Campaign sponsorship may fit.

Individuals

Entrepreneurs and concerned citizens form the backbone of the financial literacy movement. The NFEC has built a nationwide infrastructure of financial educators who can give high-quality presentations that meet the needs of a wide range of organizations and groups. Members of the Personal Finance Speakers Association are working in communities across the country to promote financial wellness. Here are their stories:

Entrepreneurs: Bola Sokunbi

Bola Onada Sokunbi

Bola is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), money coach, business strategist and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a platform that empowers and educates women to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves.
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Entrepreneurs: Stephanie Alvarez

Stephanie Alvarez

Stephanie J. Alvarez is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor and volunteers as the Program Manager for CHOICES, which is a workshop that empowers teens to achieve academic success in pursuit of their career and life aspirations. Stephanie also volunteers her time with many other organizations in the community that teach financial literacy. Stephanie serves on the Board of Directors as the Treasurer for the Discovery Bay Community Foundation..
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Entrepreneurs: Mike Myer

Mike Myer

Mike Myer has been in the insurance and financial services industry since 2007. His greatest desire is to educate his clients on what risks they may have and find ways to protect those risks. He has worked with a community program for first time home buyers, educating them about their insurance coverage when purchasing for the first time. He has also offered seminars on Medicare insurance options. Mike also offers financial education classes at his church as well as meeting with individuals from the classes for more personalized evaluations of their financial situation and developing a plan to achieve their financial goals.
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Entrepreneurs: Whitney White

Whitney White

Whitney is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor and the founder of My Interactive Finance, LLC. My Interactive Finance is a web-based financial education portal, created to equip consumers with the knowledge necessary to manage their day-to-day financial responsibilities. Through these online videos, Whitney provides invaluable financial literacy lessons to students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and professionals.
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Entrepreneurs: Lay Hing De Kort-Yee

Lay Hing De Kort Yee

Lay Hing de Kort-Yee is a young professional whose passion is to help communities and families thrive. She is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor and the founder and managing director of Cornerstone Economics. “Our mission is to put our firm available to support and tackle social problems, improve communities, solve business and economic challenges with the aim to establish sound principles, maximize social impact, optimize financial value, inspire innovation and ultimately build stronger and sustainable organizations and communities.”

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Entrepreneurs: Donna Bowman

Donna Bowman

Donna Bowman began her life of educating when she and her husband did missionary work in Papua New Guinea, but saw the need for financial literacy during the building of a successful construction business. Homeschooling her children lead to her opening a private Christian school, as well working as a substitute teacher and in academic administration. More recently, she became an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor and earned her Master’s of Education from West Texas A&M. She looks forward to spreading financial literacy to students, parents and families.
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Lynn Demmons: Entrpreneur

Lynn Demmons

Lynn Demmons, founder of Demmons Enterprise, is a speaker, mentor, consultant, and financial rebound coach, who partners with individuals and businesses to help each discover the purpose, priorities, and motivation to achieve generational wealth. Her simple yet practical, effective systems empower clients to grow and focus on outcomes not incomes. As a result, her clients achieve the best financial life for their purposes. Lynn’s philosophy is “Be generous with what you have- no matter how big or small; results will follow.”
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Steven Hughes

Steven Hughes is a NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor and the Founder of Know Money, Incorporated, a non-profit organization that exists to create money savvy teens, college students, and young professionals in South Carolina. From his own life experiences, self-study, and ongoing research, Steven develops programs about budgeting, saving, investing, debt elimination, credit repair and recovery, and entrepreneurship.
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