2014 Best Practices

ABA Staff Point of Contact Jeni Pastier Senior Manager, Financial Education 202-663-5453 jpastier@aba.com

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Webinar Agenda Brief Introduction to Get Smart About Credit Day 2014 How to make Get Smart About Credit a Success CRA Credits Rich Riese, Senior Vice President, ABA Center for Regulator Compliance Raising Awareness Through PR and Social Media Meghan French, Public Relations Manager, ABA Resources Your Questions & Answers

Survey Questions??? 1. Is this your bank’s first time participating in the Get Smart About Credit campaign? Yes! This is our first time participating in Get Smart About Credit. No, we have participated in this program at least once. 2. Is your bank also participating in Lights, Camera, Save! this year? Yes! My bank is registering for Get Smart About Credit and Lights, Camera, Save! No, my bank is only registering for Get Smart About Credit. I am not sure. 3. Does your bank work with other organizations to bring financial education into the community? Yes! My bank partners with other organizations throughout the year. No, my bank only participates in ABA Community Engagement Foundation programs. I am not sure.

What Is Get Smart About Credit Day? Annual, banker-driven, financial education campaign. Another example of valuable role banks play in communities they serve. 12th annual event Thursday, October 16, 2014. Make credit-focused presentations on the day and throughout the month or year.

Get Smart About Credit Focus Areas Knowing Your Credit Score Protecting Your Identity Paying for College ABA provides materials to support each topic.

Steps to Get Started Register Your Bank Secure School or Alternative Audience Choose Your Topic/Prepare Materials Engage Your Communications Staff

Registration

Registration

Secure Your Audience Start Scheduling Presentation(s) as Soon as Possible Clubs, Study Programs & other Student Organizations Have Vested Interest in Seeing Young People Succeed Hook Them with Benefits of Teaching Credit Skills Program is Flexible

Preparing to Engage the Audience Before Your Lesson: Prepare, Prepare, PREPARE Have relatable “Real World” examples Consider an icebreaker during your introduction Communicate with teacher or group leader in advance

Engage the Audience During Your Lesson: Connect with the ENTIRE Class Structure Your Lesson Learning Goals Promote Discussion Positive Reinforcement Have Fun Leave Something Behind

Obtaining CRA Credit Prior to your presentation, discuss the event with your CRA or Compliance Officer. Look for audiences in low- to moderate-income areas. Title I Schools Schools receiving 51% Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) Additional CRA Information Contact: Rob Rowe, VP Chief Counsel Reglator Compliance 202-663-5029 rrowe@aba.com

ABA Public Relations Contact Meghan French Manager, Public Relations 202-663-5468 mfrench@aba.com

Engage The Media Five Steps to successfully gain publicity Gather photo releases Media advisory: Send 1 week and 1 day before the event Pitch: Follow up with your local newspapers, TV and radio stations 2-3 days after media advisory Press release: Send 1 day before or day of the event Incorporate social media before, during, and after

Engage Media with Meghan French

Resources

Questions and Answers Submit question using “CHAT” feature on toolbar. Please include name, bank & email Email jpastier@aba.com after program.