South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
The South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition is an independent affiliate of the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The national Jump$tart Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in 1995, the coalition includes more than 100 national partners and a network of 51 state affiliates that share a commitment to #afinlitfuture and to working collaboratively toward common goal.
About Us
Greetings from the South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition!!
Working together we can improve the financial literacy of South Dakota’s youth
If you’re involved with or concerned about students learning how to handle money successfully – you’ve come to the right place.
The South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit organization with over 69 individuals and organizations representing business, government and education who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of South Dakota’s citizens.
South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition’s goals:
1. Evaluate financial literacy of South Dakota youth.
2. Become a clearinghouse for age-appropriate resources of local, state, and national providers
3. Promote the teaching of personal finance.
4. Raise awareness of financial literacy needs throughout South Dakota.
5. Enhance professional development of financial educators and sharing of best practices.
The South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition is an independent affiliate of the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The national Jump$tart Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1995, the coalition includes more than 100 national partners and a network of 51 state affiliates that share a commitment to #afinlitfuture and to working collaboratively toward common goals.
Board
The following officers and directors comprise the Board of the South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition
Carrie Johnson, President
Assistant Professor / Family Resource Management Specialist
SDSU Extension
Tracy Gran, Vice-President
Financial Services Professional
New York Life Insurance Company
Peter Kindle, Treasurer
Assistant Professor, Dept of Social Work
University of South Dakota
Karen Slunecka, Secretary
Extension Field Specialist – Family Resource Management
SDSU Extension Regional Center
Board Member at-large: Vacant
Website/PR Chair: Vacant
Membership Chair: Vacant
Supporters
The South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition gratefully acknowledges the following organizations and individuals for their generous in-kind and monetary support of the Coalition.
Credit Union Association of the Dakotas
http://www.midamericacua.coop
The Credit Union Association of the Dakotas is the trade association of credit unions in the Dakotas. The Association is an educational and informational resource, a place to turn for answers. By linking member credit unions with the values, methods, and techniques developed by the movement, the Association enriches credit union growth and stability.
South Dakota Bankers Foundation
Cortrust Bank
Wells Fargo Financial Bank
Citibank
Education Assistance Corporation
Get Involved
There are many ways that organizations or individuals can become involved with the coalition.
Join the Coalition! If your organization or you as an individual are actively engaged in promoting personal financial literacy amongst youth, we invite you to become a member.
Support the Coalition! The Jump$tart Coalition is a charitable 501(c)3, nonprofit organization. As such, in-kind donations such as the printing of promotional materials or hosting of meetings and events are greatly appreciated. The Coalition also welcomes monetary contributions.
Make a difference locally! Organizations and individuals can make great impact at the local level. Here are just a few ways that you can make a difference:
- Financial Institutions: Volunteer to work with a local school or district to provide classroom presentations or teacher support.
- Educators: Incorporate personal finance within your curriculum. Personal finance has been taught successfully to students of all ages and within many core and elective subjects. For more resources, go to Clearinghouse and search according to your grade and subject matter.
- Policy Makers: Consider ways to incorporate personal finance education into your school’s curriculum and teacher professional development programs. Remember, too, that you need not reinvent the wheel. The National Jump$tart Coalition can help you identify successful models.
- Parents: Begin teaching your child about personal finance at a young age and continue to reinforce these skills. See the Links section or visit the Clearinghouse for more ideas on teaching your child about personal finance matters.
Links
The South Dakota Jump$tart Coalition has compiled the following collection of websites. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute an endorsement by the Coalition.
American Center for Credit Education
www.acce-online.com
Personal Finance for the Economics Classroom
www.FL2010.org
Thrive by Five
www.creditunion.coop/pre_k/index.html
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
www.360financialliteracy.org
The Money Savvy Generation
http://www.msgen.com/assembled/company_story.html
FoolProof
http://www.foolproofme.com/
SD Division of Securities Essay Contest
www.state.sd.us/securities/essay.htm
Mapping-your-Future
www.showmethefuture.org
The Mint
www.themint.org
Bank Rate
www.bankrate.com
Card Web
www.cardweb.com
Credit Report Reviews
www.reviews.com/credit-report