Join the Financial Educators Council’s Africa Advisory Board

Are you passionate about strengthening financial wellness in your community and eager to share your expertise to help local residents build greater financial security? If so, you may want to consider joining the National Financial Educators Council’s Africa Advisory Board.

As a member, you place yourself in a strong position to share your insights with the community and help direct financial wellness program donations to those who need them most.

The NFEC is currently building board members for select countries in Africa. Although our focus is currently on Gana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, individuals from all African countries are welcome to apply

Mission: Strengthening the Nation with Sustainable Economic Empowerment Programming

The National Financial Educators Council is committed to advancing sustainable, scalable economic empowerment across communities throughout the African continent. Our work is anchored in three core pillars that drive longterm impact:

Pillar 1: Expand Access to Financial Education

We equip communities with the tools they need to build lasting financial wellness programs – providing training, resources, personnel, and ongoing support so financial education can grow and thrive in every region.

Pillar 2: Elevate Financial Literacy Awareness

We champion financial education as a foundation for economic empowerment. This effort includes promoting financial literacy in schools, encouraging families to teach money skills at home, and inspiring individuals to strengthen their financial knowledge.

Pillar 3: Strengthen Community Partnerships

We bring together community leaders, stakeholders, and beneficiary groups to build strong networks of people dedicated to improving financial wellbeing. These relationships help mobilize local champions and sustain longterm community impact.

Board Members’ Key Traits & Qualifications

In selecting board members, we look for professionals with a desire to promote and grow sustainable financial wellness programming in their communities. Three main characteristics define these qualified advisory board candidates:

Passion

A fundamental commitment to financial wellness education as a key factor in strengthening the lives of individuals and communities.

Expertise

Professionals who possess expertise in fields that complement our community campaigns, including educators, media representatives, community leaders, and financial services professionals.

Ethics

Advisors with a proven track record of serving people and communities with honesty and integrity, exhibiting values and principles that merit professional respect.

Board of Advisors Role

Board members meet a minimum commitment of 2 to 5 hours per year toward the advisory role. Although your role may vary at different times, following are the main functions:

  • Share Your Expertise
    Join and participate in virtual board meetings and/or committee meetings 2 to 5 times per year.

  • Deepen Understanding
    Allocate time toward keeping up with the Council’s initiatives and evolving community plan.

  • Community Conversations
    Share your passion for and involvement with the cause to promote financial wellness when appropriate.

Next Steps – Action Required

Complete the brief application. From there, the NFEC will conduct an online review and complete a compliance check. Selected applicants will then be invited to a meeting with our executive team to finalize board approval.

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Terms of Board Participation

I do not have a governing body; OR I am in good standing with my industry’s governing body(s) and will notify the Council if this standing changes at any point during my term.
I do not have a governing body; OR I am in good standing with my industry’s governing body(s) and will notify the Council if this standing changes at any point during my term.
I will do my best to attend virtual board meetings at least 4 times per year. [We understand the times won't always work with your schedule].
I will do my best to attend virtual board meetings at least 4 times per year. [We understand the times won't always work with your schedule].
I understand that my board contribution supports key initiatives such as state chapter operations, financial education programming, outreach campaigns, and promotional efforts that highlight board member involvement and impact.
I understand that my board contribution supports key initiatives such as state chapter operations, financial education programming, outreach campaigns, and promotional efforts that highlight board member involvement and impact.
Economic empowerment of my community's citizens through financial education is a cause that is important to me, and I want to be directly involved in local leadership.
Economic empowerment of my community's citizens through financial education is a cause that is important to me, and I want to be directly involved in local leadership.