FUNDER PROFILES
NEFE (National Endowment for Financial Education)
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
FUNDER PROFILES
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
Part of a broader financial well-being investment strategy
Employment and Training
Supporting workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships, and labor market onramps that offer skill-building and employment opportunities
Mental Health and Support Services
Funding mental health services; support services for young parents; education, career, financial and benefits system advising and navigation supports
Other
Research of financial education through the lenses of Measurement, Systemic Equality, Data & Methodological Limitations, and on Youth
Needs Assessments
Supporting research to understand the specific needs and challenges of youth populations in various Communities
Data Collection and Analysis
Investing in studies that gather data on youth outcomes and financial well-being
New Initiatives
Funding pilot programs or innovative approaches to addressing youth financial well-being, such as new technologies, financial tools, or peer-led programs
Advocacy
Supporting efforts to inform local, state, or national policies that improve youth access to education, employment, and financial stability
Awareness Campaigns
Funding campaigns that amplify youth voice, shift narratives, and raise awareness about the needs and opportunities for youth
Systems Change
Investing in initiatives that seek to reform systems (education, criminal justice, child welfare) to create better opportunities for youth
Partnerships
Funding collaborations between nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to maximize impact on youth development and financial well-being
Peer Learning and Exchange
Supporting networks or platforms where youth-serving organizations can share knowledge, resources, and best practices
Supporting and Sustaining (Growth Phase)
Providing support to nonprofit partners (e.g., technical assistance, communications, advocacy, policy work), and sustaining the work through peer learning, narrative change, and more