Daydream Believers
What we do?
Daydream Believers is a Non-Profit Organization
Mission: Empower individuals with the financial skills and strategies needed to turn daydreams into a reality.
How: Providing customized financial literacy classes fit to your organization's needs. Classes are focused on helping individuals develop skills to take control of their financial lives.
Why: Everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their financial goals and secure a brighter future!
Business owners can help us achieve our non-profit goal!
By offering Daydream Believers financial literacy classes as an employee benefit you fund our mission to volunteer our services to under-served communities within the Treasure Valley.
!There is a Need for Financial Literacy Education!
¨ Financial wellness programs are now the number one most-wanted benefit among employees, leading over mental health and time-off programming ¨ - Forbes - 2023
¨ 73% of Americans rank finances as the No. 1 stress in life¨ - CreditWise Survey - 2023
¨61% of adults live paycheck to paycheck¨ - LendingClub Report - 2023
¨ Only 31% of US adults are confident their retirement savings will last¨ - USA Today - 2022
!The Reviews Are In!
?Have you found the Daydream Believers course beneficial?
¨Most helpful financial class I’ve been in. My questions were answered, and information was clear and understandable.¨
?What strategies and tools did you find helpful during the Daydream Believers learning cycle?
¨Useful apps were a nice addition. Breaking down investing strategies and budgeting blueprints. Comparing and contrasting opportunity cost between options through open debate.¨
!Help us create a more financially equitable society!
Contact Us!
Executive Director: Elliot Zander
Email: DaydreamBelievers24@gmail.com
Instagram: DaydreamBelieversUSA
Phone: 701-526-8563
Our Supporters
We have partnered with local schools, community organizations, and businesses to expand our reach and impact!
Youthworks Program
Meet Our Team!
Elliot Zander
Executive Director
B.A. in Education St. Cloud State University
M Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Boise State University
Certified Educator in Financial Literacy
Teacher of AP Economics
Benjamin Satterwhite
Treasurer of the Board
B.S. in Physics
M Sc. in Applied Physics from Idaho State University.
Director of the Julius Jeker Planetarium at Capital High School
Teacher of Physics and Astronomy
Shihan Wijeyeratne
Chairman of the Board
B.S. in Economics University of Richmond
Chief Services Officer at Forsyte IT Solutions
IT experience in the nonprofit and government verticals.
Erik Tieg
Vice President of the Board
Financial Advisor at Thrivent
Minnesota State University
Fran Zander
Secretary of the Board
B.A. in Political Science from University of Minnesota
M Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Boise State University
Social Studies Teacher