Frequently Asked Questions
What is $Literacy?
Financial literacy is the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being. (As defined by the Jump$tart Coalition and the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy.)
What is weProsper?
weProsper is a start-up venture dedicated to improving the financial future of America by increasing $Literacy in younger generations. weProsper unites a community of people committed to helping our children become financially secure and independent.
Is weProsper part of a larger organization?
weProsper is a wholly owned LLC of iThryv, the developers of a cutting-edge online banking platform. weProsper offers iThryv Professor to members free of charge through an agreement with iThryv. But as an independent organization we can also ensure that the educators, students, and parents in the weProsper community are our top priority.
What does weProsper do?
By embracing education and technology to increase $Literacy, weProsper empowers the next generation to take control of their financial future. weProsper is working to improve $Literacy by:
- Encouraging national $Literacy standards for K-College students
- Building affordable & sustainable $Literacy infrastructure
- Teaching $Literacy at the point of banking transaction
- Creating a national “saving score” to promote strong saving rates
- Establishing community programs to support local financial education
How does it work?
weProsper collaborates with parents, teachers, financial experts, and community groups to build strong support networks that encourage $Literacy education in schools, faith-based organizations, and neighborhoods. By working together, we can create the sustainable change we need to achieve financial stability at the national, local, and household level.
Who should join?
- Educators: Elementary, Secondary, Post Secondary, Faith-Based
- Students: Youths 5-11, Teens 12-17, Young Adults 18-24
- Parents and guardians of youths aged 5-24
- Financial Literacy Advocates
What are the benefits of joining weProsper?
- Receive our free online teaching software, iThryv Professor, scheduled for beta release Spring 2009
- Stay informed of the latest $Literacy issues with our monthly newsletter
- Learn about the latest iThryv Professor updates and other news on our blog
- Unite with other educators, parents, and students to deliver affordable and sustainable financial education to the next generation
What is iThryv Professor?
iThryv Professor is weProsper’s online teaching tool. Designed for youths aged 5-24 and customizable to age, skill level and learning objective, this Web-based software allows parents, teachers, and group leaders to create financial lessons with simulated bank accounts. Though an ongoing learning continuum structured around teachable moments, students acquire and apply real-world financial skills in authentic financial transactions. iThryv Professor allows users to set goals, track and categorize spending, establish a “savings score,” earn incentive points, and customize their experience in an immersive learning environment. (To read the complete iThryv Professor FAQ, see this FAQ.)
Can my organization partner with weProsper?
Yes! weProsper fosters partnerships between financial institutions, businesses, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations to extend financial education beyond the classroom and into the community.
What types of partnerships does weProsper offer?
If you are an established, reputable organization or financial literacy expert that endorses creating national $Literacy standards, promoting strong financial habits, and supporting local financial education, we would be very interested in partnering with you. There are many ways to get involved:
- Content Partners – Integrate your $Literacy content into iThryv Professor
- Program Partners – Roll out $Literacy programs to your constituents
- Technology Partners – Provide access to computers and teaching facilities
- Sponsors – Provide financial support to fund $Literacy programs
What are weProsper Neighborhoods?
weProsper Neighborhoods is a volunteer program that encourages businesses and financial institutions to “adopt a school” and join the $Literacy movement. By fostering healthy $Literacy partnerships on a local community level, weProsper believes we can strengthen important relationships between youths, parents and financial providers.
Why should I partner with weProsper?
- Receive our iThryv Professor teaching software (due to be released in beta in Spring 2009). All weProsper members and partners get unlimited free access to our online training resources.
- Connect with your local community and build relationships between youths, parents, schools, financial institutions, and faith-based organizations.
- Easily incorporate Jump$tart standards into your curriculum and fulfill requirements in states that mandate financial literacy courses in public schools.
- Keep up to date with the latest $Literacy issues, news, and recommendations.
- Become a $Literacy leader and make a positive difference in the financial future of America.
- Plus, if you partner with weProsper, we’ll promote your organization or business across our communication channels:
- weProsper.org Web site
- weProsper E-newsletters
- weProsper Neighborhood collateral
Why should I join?
We need your help to reach critical mass so that we can demand change in our schools and in our government. If we work together, we can bring national financial education to our youth and improve the economic future of our country. Become a $Literacy Advocate and tell your friends and colleagues to join us, too. Every voice counts!
How can I make a difference?
- Join us today at www.weProsper.org
- Test drive iThryv Professor this spring
- Tell your friends!
Join the $Literacy Revolution! Together, we will prosper.