Uniting Leaders to Advance Financial Education in Every State
Financial empowerment starts at the community level. That’s why NFEC State Chapters bring together leaders committed to improving financial education systems and outcomes where it matters most.
Through targeted advocacy, local partnerships, and scalable initiatives, our chapters work to strengthen how financial education is delivered, supported, and measured. In collaboration with our Advisory Board members and community stakeholders, we are equipping individuals with real-world financial skills while building the relationships needed to drive lasting change.
Together, we are advancing financial education and improving financial well-being – state by state.
Growing Nationwide Momentum
Our State Chapter network is expanding rapidly. From just 8 chapters in early 2025 to 28 chapters by March 2026, this growth reflects increasing demand for stronger financial education and a shared commitment to improving outcomes.
With more than 120 Advisory Board members across these states, leaders from diverse industries are coming together around one objective – advancing financial education at the community level.
Driving Impact at the State Level
Advocacy
The NFEC leads a comprehensive, multi-tiered advocacy effort focused on improving the financial well-being of local communities. Our initiatives are designed to build broad support for stronger financial education systems at every level.
Campaigns
Lead and support targeted campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and action to advance financial education.
Current Campaign: The Make Financial Education a Core Subject campaign is the first initiative focused on aligning state-mandated financial education with student outcomes and academic standards.
Awareness
Use media outreach, strategic surveys, and social media to increase public awareness and elevate visibility.
Reach: Over 500,000 impressions and national media coverage, including CNBC, NBC, Money.com, PlanAdvisor, and a 30-minute PBS feature.
Research
Produce data-driven insights that strengthen transparency, credibility, and measurable progress.
Impact: Delivered the first national, standards-based evaluation of financial education across all 50 states, benchmarking programs against minimum academic standards in core subjects.
Standards
Elevate industry standards through structured, accountable, and outcomes-focused financial education.
Educators: Established the only national standards for financial education instructors, raising expectations for program quality and delivery.
Empowerment
The State Chapter’s core objective is to advance the financial empowerment of individuals and families in the community. Working alongside our Advisory Board and key stakeholders, we help equip people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed financial decisions.
Connecting Educators
Provide local groups with access to board members and financial educators for workshops, events, and community programs.
Access: Deliver community-based education events in partnership with Advisory Board members and local stakeholders to improve financial capability.
Providing Resources
Distribute financial education materials that support both learning and real-world application.
Reach: Over 1,500 resources delivered to communities and partner organizations, supporting workshops, classrooms, and local programs that expand access to financial education.
NFEC data highlights key stats to support awareness and advocacy in the media.
Sharing Best Practices
Support local partners in strengthening program quality and improving learner outcomes through proven strategies and standards.
Impact: Providing consultations and special events for beneficiary groups that share proven strategies, structured delivery, and standards-aligned instruction.
Family Engagement Campaigns
Promote initiatives that involve families in the learning process, reinforcing financial education at home and within the community.
Reinforcement: Ten family centered campaigns like Take Kids to Work, Cash for Candy Halloween, Chores for Mothers & Fathers Day gifts extend financial education into homes.
Relationships
Our State Chapters connect Advisory Board members with meaningful relationships that support both financial empowerment and advocacy efforts.
Awards & Recognition
Recognizing board members, community leaders advancing financial education, and students for their participation.
Impact: Since the launch of our first state chapter, more than 300 awards have been presented to financial educators, along with special events and cash awards for youth learners.
Board members Evelyn Magley (FL) and Charles Fisher (NY) team up with Daymond John to bring entrepreneurship education to 23 states.
Advisory Board Collaboration
Opportunities to collaborate with community stakeholders working toward shared goals.
Network: More than 120 board members across states, with past collaborations including joint initiatives between Florida and New York chapter members and Daymond John from Shark Tank.
Renee Baker receives the Community Impact Award for advancing financial literacy in Florida.
Engagement with Local Leaders
Build connections with local influencers, policymakers, and decision-makers to advance financial education.
Access: Ongoing meetings with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships, support advocacy efforts, and influence policy.
Texas Advisory Board members unite to expand statewide financial literacy efforts.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Events, programs, and outreach efforts that expand access to financial education and strengthen community impact.
Reach: Board members have led hundreds of local, community-based financial education events.
Win-Win-Win Opportunity
Together, we can help your community work toward greater financial wellness. Because we seek local long-term partners to help us scale top-quality financial education and advocate for higher standards, we built this campaign to benefit all parties.
