Start an InvestInMinds Chapter at Your School!
Are you passionate about financial literacy and making a real impact in your community? Join the movement by launching an InvestInMinds Foundation (IIMF) chapter at your high school or university!
By starting a chapter, you'll empower students with the financial skills they need to succeed, create leadership opportunities for yourself and others, and connect with like-minded peers nationwide.
Why Start a Chapter?
- Make a Difference: Help bridge the financial literacy gap and equip students with essential money management skills.
- Leadership Opportunities: Gain valuable leadership experience as a Chapter President or Executive Board Member.
- Exclusive Resources: Get access to customizable lesson plans, financial workshops, guest speakers, and mentorship from industry professionals.
- Networking & Career Growth: Build connections with finance professionals, business leaders, and other motivated students across the country.
- Community Impact: Organize events, host interactive sessions, and engage your school in financial literacy initiatives.
What does a Chapter do?
Each InvestInMinds Foundation chapter operates as a student-led initiative designed to promote financial literacy within their school and local community. Chapters are expected to:
- Host Educational Workshops – Organize monthly sessions on key financial topics such as budgeting, investing, credit management, student loans, and entrepreneurship.
- Engage with Guest Speakers – Invite professionals from the finance, business, and investment sectors to share insights and career advice with students.
- Conduct Community Outreach – Extend financial literacy education beyond the school environment by engaging with younger students, community centers, and local organizations.
- Lead Fundraising Initiatives – Organize fundraising events to support the expansion of InvestInMinds Foundation’s national programs, enabling more students in underserved communities to access financial education. Fundraising can include school-wide events, corporate sponsorships, grant applications, or online crowdfunding campaigns.
- Facilitate Competitions and Interactive Learning – Arrange financial literacy challenges, investment simulations, and case study competitions to encourage hands-on learning.
- Collaborate with Schools and Local Businesses – Form partnerships with educators, financial institutions, and community leaders to enhance the impact of financial education programs.
Each chapter is provided with a structured yet flexible framework to ensure success while allowing customization based on the needs and interests of their school or university.
How to Start a Chapter
Launching an InvestInMinds Foundation chapter at your high school or university is an opportunity to develop leadership skills, make a lasting impact, and promote financial literacy in your community. Our structured program ensures that every chapter has the resources and support needed to succeed.
Step 1: Submit a Chapter Interest Form
Begin by completing the Chapter Interest Form. (Click) This allows us to understand your goals and provide you with the necessary materials to establish your chapter.
Step 2: Build a Leadership Team
A successful chapter requires a strong team of dedicated students who are committed to financial literacy education. Each chapter must have at least three to five executive board members in key leadership roles:
- President – Oversees chapter operations, sets strategic goals, and leads initiatives.
- Vice President – Supports the president in managing chapter activities and membership engagement.
- Treasurer – Manages fundraising efforts, budgets, and financial planning for the chapter.
- Outreach Coordinator – Builds partnerships with local businesses, educators, and organizations to expand the chapter’s reach.
- Marketing Director – Develops promotional strategies, manages social media, and increases chapter visibility.
Step 3: Secure a Faculty Advisor
Each chapter must have a faculty member, teacher, or professor to serve as an advisor. This individual will provide guidance, help navigate school policies, and support the chapter’s initiatives.
Step 4: Develop a Chapter Proposal
To ensure a well-structured launch, each chapter must submit a formal proposal outlining:
- The name and location of your school or university.
- The chapter’s mission and why financial literacy is important to your community.
- Short-term and long-term goals for the chapter.
- Names and roles of the leadership team members.
- A preliminary plan for workshops, outreach, and fundraising initiatives.
Once completed, submit your proposal along with your application for review.
Step 5: Receive Official Chapter Recognition
Once approved, your chapter will receive an Official Chapter Starter Kit, which includes:
- A structured curriculum with financial literacy lesson plans.
- Branding materials and promotional templates for recruitment and marketing.
- Guidance on organizing events, fundraising, and securing sponsorships.
Step 6: Launch and Operate Your Chapter
After receiving official recognition, your chapter can begin operations by:
- Hosting an introductory meeting to recruit members and introduce them to the mission of InvestInMinds Foundation.
- Organizing an educational event or workshop focused on financial literacy.
- Developing a fundraising strategy to support both local initiatives and the national foundation’s mission.
- Building relationships with faculty, student organizations, and local businesses to enhance chapter outreach.
Each chapter will be responsible for hosting monthly financial literacy events, engaging in community outreach, and participating in national InvestInMinds Foundation programs.