WE ARE A VILLAGE The Forum was established as a collective in 2010 at the same time that the Task Force on Financial Literacy issued their report. We adopted the structure that was set out by the task force with representation from seven stakeholder groups. Financial, public, private, not-for-profit, credit counselling, labour and individuals and families. Embraced the definition of Financial Literacy as having the knowledge, skills and confidence to make responsible financial decisions. For the first few years we worked at fulfilling the recommendations that were set out by the task force. What we quickly realized is that many of our members were developing the resources and meeting face to face with Manitobans. We were duplicating efforts. We undertook a strategic planning session where we refocused.

HOW OUR VILLAGE WORKS: Impassioned People Vision & Mission Our Structure Volunteer Advisory Board Membership Driven Core Pillars Vision, Mission and Mandate HUB or engine to influence positive change in people’s lives; network, empower, facilitator, connecting trusted advice. Our Structure We restructured as a Not for profit organization Seven member Advisory Board Approximately 35 member organizations Our core Foundational Pillars are: Education Annual conference (Wealth & Health – themes) Surveys & benchmarks Research / Information Hub Measurements & Progress Reporting Networking Connecting financial resources and knowledge with people Facilitating and connecting resources Member Services Website Lunch and Learns Twitter account Strategic Priorities Member Engagement Governance Rebranding Core Foundational Pillars Education Networking Member Services

HOW OUR VILLAGE WORKS: Get Your Benefits Forum member contacted the Chair -> Chair distributed request to Membership -> Membership responded (CFCS, SEED, SMD, CPO) -> Product produced -> Membership distributes (part of 40,000+ distribution) -> Forum shares on social media and on the website (posted to Ministry websites).