Virginia Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
An Independent Affiliate of the Jump$tart Coalition
The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is an independent affiliate of the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The national Jump$tart Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1995, the coalition includes more than 100 national partners and a network of 51 state affiliates that share a commitment to #afinlitfuture and to working collaboratively toward common goals.
About Us
Virginia Jump$tart is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization representing more than 40 individuals and organizations in business, government, association/nonprofit and education who have joined together to improve the financial literacy and financial wellness of Virginians.
Virginia Jump$tart Coalition’s goals:
- Contribute resources to the national Jump$tart clearinghouse. This clearinghouse is composed of personal financial resources, statewide bureau of contacts and speakers available for training and information on personal financial literacy.
- Serve as a resource for the state legislature to assess the effectiveness of pertinent legislation.
- Build awareness of the need of and support for personal finance education.
Current Board of Directors
Officers
- Stephen Day, Chair of the Board: Virginia Council on Economic Education
- Scott Kemp, Treasurer: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
- Molly Wash, Secretary: Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
At-Large Directors
- Carmen Clifford, Virginia Division of Securities
- Sarah Gunn, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Debbi Little, Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
- Monica McDearmon, Virginia Bankers Association
- Cynthia Pantaleo, Junior Achievement of Central Virginia
- Judith Sams, Virginia Department of Education
- Monica Van Arsdale, Virginia Credit Union
Committees
The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition has formed the following volunteer positions and committees in order to achieve its goals.
- Communications and Membership Committee: Handles public relations and communications for the coalition. Writes and sends e-newsletter, manages social media, updates website and handles media relations. Helps determine outreach plan for the coalition and the recruitment & retention of members
- Current Committee Chair: Monica McDearmon, Virginia Bankers Association
- Education & Professional Development Committee: Plans educational events, as well as membership meetings, session topics, speakers and logistics.
- Current Committee Chairs: Monica Van Arsdale, Virginia Credit Union and Cynthia Pantaleo, Junior Achievement of Central Virginia
- Bylaws Committee: Reviews and amends bylaws to keep them consistent with legal standards and VA Jumpstart operations.
- Current Committee Chair: Sarah Gunn, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Government Affairs: Helps monitor legislation in relation to personal financial education and maintains an open channel of communication with lawmakers.
- Current Committee Chair: Currently Vacant
Get Involved
There are many ways that organizations or individuals can become involved with Virginia Jump$tart.
Join the Coalition! If your organization or you as an individual are actively engaged in promoting personal financial literacy, we invite you to become a member.
Support the Coalition! The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is a charitable 501(c)3, non-profit organization. As such, in-kind donations such as the printing of promotional materials or hosting of meetings and events are greatly appreciated. The Coalition also welcomes monetary contributions. Please contact shday@vcu.edu to learn more about ways you can support Virginia Jump$tart.
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, visit the Jump$tart Clearinghouse and search according to your grade and subject matter.
- School Administrators: Consider ways to incorporate personal finance education into your school’s curriculum and teacher professional development programs.
- Parents: Visit the Jump$tart Clearinghouse for more ideas on teaching your child about personal finance.