South Carolina Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
An Independent Affiliate of the Jump$tart Coalition
The South Carolina Jump$tart Coalition is an independent affiliate of the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The national Jump$tart Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1995, the coalition includes more than 100 national partners and a network of 51 state affiliates that share a commitment to #afinlitfuture and to working collaboratively toward common goals.
About Us
Working together, we can improve youth financial literacy in South Carolina.
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The South Carolina Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit organization of individuals representing business, government and education, joined to improve the personal financial literacy of South Carolina’s youth. South Carolina Jump$tart Coalition’s objectives are to:
- Enhance and improve financial literacy levels of South Carolina’s K-12 educators and students;
- Promote and develop public awareness of the importance of financial literacy; and
- Nurture personal financial literacy within the state through a grassroots initiative.
What We Do
The SC Jump$tart Coalition exists to improve personal financial literacy of South Carolinians by empowering children and young adults with skills that lead them and their families to make informed, responsible financial decisions. We act within our primary roles, which are:
- To enhance and improve financial literacy levels of South Carolina’s K-12 educators and students;
- To promote and develop public awareness of financial literacy; and
- To nurture personal financial literacy within the state through grassroots initiatives.
Board
South Carolina Jump$tart Coalition objectives and activities are led by a volunteer board of directors, including an executive committee of four officers.
Eric Friedman, President
UNUM | Colonial Life
Tony Dillon, Vice President
University of South Carolina
Keely DeMarino, Treasurer
Barbara Kelley, CPA
Angela Snavely, Secretary
REV Federal Credit Union
Dana Depew
South Carolina Department of Education
Chandler Jordan
SC Economics/SC Council on Economic Education
Casey Pash
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
Vacant
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond – Charlotte
Vacant
SC Department of Consumer Affairs
Vacant
Carolinas Credit Union League
Vacant
Newberry College
Committees
The South Carolina Jump$tart Coalition has historically engaged committees to support its goals. As objectives warrant, the board may re-establish these committees and name a chair for each to lead its activity.
If you have a particular interest in supporting one or more of these roles, please reach out to us.
Education Committee
Promote and coordinate community outreach programs to raise awareness of financial literacy; develop, maintain and publicize a database of statewide financial education resources.
Communications Committee
Market and communicate Coalition efforts and programs; promote awareness of the Coalition and its goals through website and listserv, etc.
Outreach Committee
Identify and solicit business, government agencies, individuals, etc. to join the Coalition; identify potential funding sources including in-kind donations and grants.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee consists of five board-appointed members who evaluate the financial and budgetary recommendations of the Education, Membership and Communications Committees and reports its recommendations, explaining the results of the implementation of such recommendations. The Committee administers, monitors and evaluates the grant proposal process. Regular meetings are held one month prior to scheduled board meetings, with ad hoc meetings held as deemed necessary.
Our Objectives
- To sponsor the SC Finance Forum and advance financial literacy among educators in SC
- To support student learning and the understanding of financial literacy through classroom instruction and public educators
- To engage SC teachers and their participation at state and national level including the jumpstart national educator conference
- To promote collaboration efforts among non-profit organizations, financial institutions, and communities to enhance financial literacy in SC.
- To provide resources for classroom instruction related to financial literacy
- To partner with SC government agencies related to financial literacy efforts.
- To advocate for funding and support of SC teachers and students to learn more about financial literacy and the benefits of enhancing their lives for the future.
Get Involved
There are many ways that organizations or individuals can become involved with the coalition.
Join the Coalition!
Organizations and individuals actively engaged in promoting personal financial literacy for youth are invited for membership.
Support the Coalition!
The Jump$tart Coalition is a charitable 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization. As such, in-kind donations such as printing of promotional materials or hosting of events are greatly appreciated. For more information, reach out to us.
Make a difference locally!
Organizations and individuals can make a great impact at the local level. How?
- Financial Institutions: Volunteer to work with a local school or district to provide classroom presentations or teacher support.
- Educators: Incorporate personal finance within your curriculum. Personal finance has been taught successfully to students of all ages and within many core and elective subjects. For more resources, visit the SC Department of Education or go to the Clearinghouse to search according to your grade and subject matter.
- Parents: Begin teaching your child about personal finance at a young age and continue to reinforce these skills. See the Links section or the Clearinghouse for more ideas on teaching your child about personal finance matters.
Projects
- The South Carolina Jump$tart Coalition has these action items.
- Host an educator workshop that provides a solid basis of financial concepts.
- Identify educator and administrator conferences of interest for SC Jump$tart support as sponsor, exhibitor, or presenter.
- Award mini-grants to in-school and community financial literacy programs that directly empower children and young adults.
- Promote the 2022 Jump$tart Coalition National Educator Conference and support participation by up to four educators.
- Identify and post at www.scjumpstart.org as many relevant financial education events as possible, especially those of SC Jump$tart partners.
