Join the Financial Educators Council’s Canada Advisory Board

Are you committed to advancing financial wellness in your community and eager to use your experience to help Canadians build stronger financial futures?

The National Financial Educators Council invites dedicated professionals to consider joining its Canada Advisory Board. Serving as an Advisory Board Member offers an opportunity to contribute your insights, support community-focused financial wellness initiatives, and help direct educational resources and program funding to those who can benefit most.

Our Mission: Building Stronger Communities Through Sustainable Financial Empowerment

The National Financial Educators Council is dedicated to creating scalable, long-term financial empowerment programs that make a meaningful difference in communities across Canada. Our work is guided by three primary areas of focus:

Pillar 1: Expand Access and Support Sustainable Financial Education Programs

Provide communities with the tools, training, staffing, and ongoing support needed to establish and grow effective financial wellness initiatives nationwide.

Pillar 2: Increase Awareness of Financial Empowerment

Encourage greater adoption of financial literacy education in schools, inspire families to engage in money conversations at home, and motivate individuals to strengthen their financial knowledge and skills.

Pillar 3: Foster Partnerships that Strengthen Community Financial Wellness

Bring together community leaders, organizations, stakeholders, and advocates who are passionate about improving financial capability and economic opportunity in their communities.

Key Qualities and Qualifications for Advisory Board Members

We are looking for professionals who are motivated to help expand sustainable financial wellness programming and create positive change at the community level. Qualified advisors typically demonstrate strength in the following areas:

Passion

A genuine commitment to improving financial wellness and empowering individuals, families, and communities through financial education.

Experience

Professional expertise in areas that support community outreach and education efforts, including education, media, community development, and financial services.

Integrity

Financial professionals and community leaders who have consistently served others with honesty, professionalism, and a strong ethical foundation.

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.