Jump$tart, a coalition of diverse financial education stakeholders, works to educate and prepare our nation’s youth for lifelong financial success. To enhance this mission, Jump$tart collaborated with Symphonize to completely redesign and engineer the Jump$tart Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse, a premier online library of financial education resources, allows educators, teachers, parents, and caregivers to search, browse, and review hundreds of publications, games, teaching plans, and other resources designed to teach financial responsibility. It also helps Jump$tart partners and other providers reach a wider audience with their educational products and programs.

The redesign aimed to give the website a fresh, appealing look with engaging graphics and smart copy while maintaining Jump$tart’s existing branding. It needed to be user-friendly for ongoing administration by staff and volunteers, with guidelines for consistent formatting. Integration with existing e-newsletters and social media sites was crucial, making it easier to manage newsletter subscriptions, archive past editions, and drive traffic between newsletters, social media, and the website. Content management functions required enhancement, including event registration, newsletter subscriptions, donations, and contact information updates, with integration into the Clearinghouse listings.

Symphonize redesigned the Clearinghouse to address these needs. The new site improves navigation, making it easier for users to find relevant financial education resources. The design allows Jump$tart staff and volunteers to update content without needing IT expertise, ensuring the site remains current and engaging. Enhanced integration with e-newsletters and social media streamlines communication, while improved content management functions support better event registration, newsletter subscriptions, donations, and contact information updates.

The redesigned Jump$tart Clearinghouse by Symphonize positions Jump$tart to better serve its audience, improve financial literacy education, and support the coalition’s mission to build financial smarts for students across the country. The new platform is a testament to Jump$tart’s commitment to advancing financial literacy through collaboration, communication, and effective education.