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Kansas Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy

Kansas Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy

  • About
  • Goals
  • Board
  • Committees
  • Partners
  • Get Involved
  • Resources
  • Contact Us

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Kansas Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

An Independent Affiliate of the Jump$tart Coalition

The Kansas Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy seeks to improve the personal financial literacy of consumers of all ages in Kansas, with an emphasis placed on the financial literacy efforts designed to help low to moderate-income individuals outside of the financial mainstream. Its purpose is to increase awareness about financial literacy and to provide associated resources and information to Kansas constituents including financial education that fosters financial stability and to support the economic empowerment and financial inclusion of low to moderate-income people throughout Kansas.

About Us

If you’re involved with or concerned about Kansans learning how to handle money successfully – you’ve come to the right place.

The Kansas Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is an independently governed, nonprofit organization established in 2003. Our members represent business, government, education, and other nonprofits who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of Kansas’ youth.

The Kansas 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.

Our Goals

  • Raise public awareness of the need for personal financial education.
  • Advocate the integrating of personal finance education into existing curricular standards.
  • Enhance professional development of Kansas educators in financial literacy.
  • Promote communication and cooperation among Kansas Jump$tart Coalition members.

Board

The following officers and directors comprise the Board of the Kansas Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

Elizabeth Kiss
President
Kansas State University Research and Extension

Shannon Santschi
Secretary
Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner

Angela Howdeshell
Treasurer
Kansas Council for Economic Education

Rob Catlett
Program Master
Emporia State University

Natalie Clark
Program Master
Kansas Department of Education

Gayla Randel
Program Master
Kansas Department of Education

Peggy Kelly
Kansas Head Start Association

Chris Wolgamatt
Meritrust

Committees

The Kansas Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy has formed the following committees in order to achieve its goals.

Communications Committee: This committee seeks to raise public awareness of the Coalition and its work.

Partnership Committee: This committee will recruit and support existing partners by identifying opportunities and aligning financial literacy efforts where applicable.

Research Committee: This committee will research and analyze patterns of financially literacy and education throughout Kansas to identify areas for improvement.

Fundraising Committee: This committee will work to raise funds for programs/awards/events through Kansas Jump$tart.

Program Masters Committee: This committee will help arrange the teacher training events offered through Kansas Jump$tart.

Partners

Kansas Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy Partners:

American Century Investments

Central Star Credit Union

Communities in Schools of Kansas

Community America Credit Union

Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Inc.

EJ4 IIC

El Centro

Emporia State University

Equity Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Interfaith Housing Services, Inc.

Jump$tart Coalition

Kansas Attorney General – Derek Schmidt’s Office

Kansas Council for Economic Education

Kansas Credit Union Association

Kansas Head Start Association

K-State Research and Extension

Kansas State Department of Education

Kansas State Treasurer – Ron Estes’ Office

Meritrust Credit Union

M&I Marshall & llsley Bank

Motorcycle Mary

Office of the State Securities Commissioner

Office of the State Bank Commissioner, Division of Consumer and Mortgage Lending

SAFEHOME, Inc.

Stan T. Webb Co’s, Inc.

TLC for Children & Families

United Way of Greater Kansas City

University of Kansas Center for Economic Education

Wichita State University Center for Economic Education

Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Youth Educational Empowerment Program

Youth Entrepreneurs

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 Kansans, we invite you to become a member.

Support the Coalition! The Jump$tart Coalition is a charitable 501(c)3, not-for-profit 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 a 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 the Jump$tart 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.
  • 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.

Resource Links

The Kansas Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy has compiled the following collection of websites. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute an endorsement by the Coalition.

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

Kansas Jump$tart Resource List

Federal Reserve System Education

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Inc.

Kansas Council for Economic Education

National Endowment for Financial Education – the foundation’s purpose is to promote financial literacy among youth. The following website links to their free High School Financial Planning Program.

The ABCs of Credit Card Finance – a free credit card literacy program that teaches students how to wisely choose and responsibly use a credit card. Target audience is high school juniors and seniors and college freshman.

Practical Money Skills – Financial Literacy for Everyone – Information for both consumers and teachers. Includes articles and lesson plans that can be used in the classroom.

Office of the State Bank Commissioner, Division of Consumer and Mortgage Lending

Contact Us

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This state coalition is an independent nonprofit affiliate of the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, headquartered in Washington, DC. Jump$tart’s national partners and state affiliates share a commitment to advancing financial literacy, especially among our nation’s youth, through collective and collaborative endeavors. To learn more about the Jump$tart Coalition, visit us at jumpstart.org and follow us on social media @Jumpstart1995.