Prospera Partners
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Santa Fe firm verified as People and Planet First by Social Enterprise World Forum
A Santa Fe social good consulting firm has become the fourth business in the state to earn a designation that ensures it prioritizes purpose, people and planet over profit, the
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We returned to our local economy consulting roots in '25, working with the City of Santa Fe Econ Dev on an initiative to support local businesses, create more neighborhood placemaking opportunities, and educate consumers on the importance and real impact of spending at locally owned businesses. 1/5
December 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We returned to our local economy consulting roots in '25, working with the City of Santa Fe Econ Dev on an initiative to support local businesses, create more neighborhood placemaking opportunities, and educate consumers on the importance and real impact of spending at locally owned businesses. 1/5
Keeping it local for the holidays doesn't have to be hard! Think about your community first and get creative:
December 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Keeping it local for the holidays doesn't have to be hard! Think about your community first and get creative:
Australia holds a special place for us (Vicki lived there/our recent article featured the social sector there) and we spent time checking in with Aussie friends/family this week. While no one we know was personally affected by the horrific shooting, we are *all* impacted by this event, of course 🕯️😔
December 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Australia holds a special place for us (Vicki lived there/our recent article featured the social sector there) and we spent time checking in with Aussie friends/family this week. While no one we know was personally affected by the horrific shooting, we are *all* impacted by this event, of course 🕯️😔
Read @vickipozzebon.bsky.social latest for @npquarterly.bsky.social with special thanks to @nundahcoop.bsky.social
In Australia, social enterprise is widely perceived as being a movement, and federal support plays a key role. There may be lessons in that for US social enterprises. Read more from @vickipozzebon.bsky.social: nonprofitquarterly.org/social-enter... @prosperapartners.org
Social Enterprise: Lessons from Down Under | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
In Australia, social enterprise is widely perceived as being a movement, and federal support plays a key role. There may be lessons in that for US social enterprises.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Read @vickipozzebon.bsky.social latest for @npquarterly.bsky.social with special thanks to @nundahcoop.bsky.social
We were honored to host @nundahcoop.bsky.social on a tour and exchange of ideas on social enterprises this fall. And now we're honored we get to share some of the takeaways in @npquarterly.bsky.social !
Read: Social Enterprise: Lessons from Down Under - nonprofitquarterly.org/social-enter...
Read: Social Enterprise: Lessons from Down Under - nonprofitquarterly.org/social-enter...
Social Enterprise: Lessons from Down Under | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
In Australia, social enterprise is widely perceived as being a movement, and federal support plays a key role. There may be lessons in that for US social enterprises.
nonprofitquarterly.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We were honored to host @nundahcoop.bsky.social on a tour and exchange of ideas on social enterprises this fall. And now we're honored we get to share some of the takeaways in @npquarterly.bsky.social !
Read: Social Enterprise: Lessons from Down Under - nonprofitquarterly.org/social-enter...
Read: Social Enterprise: Lessons from Down Under - nonprofitquarterly.org/social-enter...
Locally owned businesses contribute more money to the local tax base for needed services like libraries, first responders, emergency services, and contribute much more on average to local nonprofit organizations and civic groups/nonprofits in the form of volunteer time and donations.
December 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Locally owned businesses contribute more money to the local tax base for needed services like libraries, first responders, emergency services, and contribute much more on average to local nonprofit organizations and civic groups/nonprofits in the form of volunteer time and donations.
More reasons to keep it local: Chain stores typically pay the minimum wage (sometimes the living wage if a city or state has that), but locally owned businesses typically offer more than the living wage and offer better benefits and perks in order to compete with chains and corporations.
a rainbow and a star with the words " i know you know "
ALT: a rainbow and a star with the words " i know you know "
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December 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
More reasons to keep it local: Chain stores typically pay the minimum wage (sometimes the living wage if a city or state has that), but locally owned businesses typically offer more than the living wage and offer better benefits and perks in order to compete with chains and corporations.
Nope, that’s not a typo! Instead of Cyber Monday, a day when online merchants offer special deals, we invite you to a new tradition, CIDER MONDAY.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Nope, that’s not a typo! Instead of Cyber Monday, a day when online merchants offer special deals, we invite you to a new tradition, CIDER MONDAY.
On average, 48% of each purchase at local independent businesses is recirculated locally, compared to less than 14 % of purchases at chain stores.
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
On average, 48% of each purchase at local independent businesses is recirculated locally, compared to less than 14 % of purchases at chain stores.
I recently told a colleague that my blood pressure immediately goes down when I enter a bookstore or start a new book, so I thought I’d share some good books that are also useful for these chaotic and difficult times. Plus, they just might inspire some social impact ideas for you, too! — Vicki
Five Books to Get You Through This Fall
The weather outside is frightful (and so is the daily barrage of news) and I sure could use a distraction from it all.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I recently told a colleague that my blood pressure immediately goes down when I enter a bookstore or start a new book, so I thought I’d share some good books that are also useful for these chaotic and difficult times. Plus, they just might inspire some social impact ideas for you, too! — Vicki
In her October Substack Holding Back Change, Eileen writes about checking ourselves to see if we are in an “everything is great” or “nothing is good enough” mindset as we work to create positive shifts.
Holding Back Change
Days ago, millions of Americans took to the streets to speak up against tyranny in the United States and rally for democracy and freedom for all.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
In her October Substack Holding Back Change, Eileen writes about checking ourselves to see if we are in an “everything is great” or “nothing is good enough” mindset as we work to create positive shifts.
Hey, read this blog before the Small-Business-Saturday-after-Thanksgiving-shop-a-pallooza! prosperapartners.org/small-biz-stats/
Stats and Facts the Shop Small Campaigns Don’t Bother to Share - Prospera Partners
I keep hoping that the government entities and the Small Business Administration and American Express (the original mega-money sponsor behind the campaign) will tell you the stats and facts you need t...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Hey, read this blog before the Small-Business-Saturday-after-Thanksgiving-shop-a-pallooza! prosperapartners.org/small-biz-stats/
Our clients care about meaningful, equitable work and about giving back. They believe that businesses can and should have a positive impact on the communities in which they operate, the economy, and their own bottom line. 👇
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Our clients care about meaningful, equitable work and about giving back. They believe that businesses can and should have a positive impact on the communities in which they operate, the economy, and their own bottom line. 👇
Celebrating People and Planet First week gives us a great excuse to share—in plain terms—what we do.
As a People and Planet First verified business, we are proud to work for the greater good, creating real change for communities and putting people and planet first.
#PPFWEEK #PeopleAndPlanetFirst
As a People and Planet First verified business, we are proud to work for the greater good, creating real change for communities and putting people and planet first.
#PPFWEEK #PeopleAndPlanetFirst
November 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Celebrating People and Planet First week gives us a great excuse to share—in plain terms—what we do.
As a People and Planet First verified business, we are proud to work for the greater good, creating real change for communities and putting people and planet first.
#PPFWEEK #PeopleAndPlanetFirst
As a People and Planet First verified business, we are proud to work for the greater good, creating real change for communities and putting people and planet first.
#PPFWEEK #PeopleAndPlanetFirst
We're proudly People and Planet First Verified and joining a global celebration of enterprises that put purpose before profit during People and Planet First Week 2025! #PPFWEEK #PeopleAndPlanetFirst #PurchasingwithPurpose
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We're proudly People and Planet First Verified and joining a global celebration of enterprises that put purpose before profit during People and Planet First Week 2025! #PPFWEEK #PeopleAndPlanetFirst #PurchasingwithPurpose
Happening tomorrow!
Vicki will be leading a Local Leaders Roundtable for the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social on November 13
Learn more and register here:
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Learn more and register here:
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November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Happening tomorrow!
The Race to Lead 2025 survey will offer critical insights into race, leadership, and equity in the nonprofit sector. Anyone who currently works for pay at a np org in the US or its territories, regardless of role or title, should fill this out 1/2
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Race to Lead 2025 Survey
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November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Race to Lead 2025 survey will offer critical insights into race, leadership, and equity in the nonprofit sector. Anyone who currently works for pay at a np org in the US or its territories, regardless of role or title, should fill this out 1/2
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Just (F*cking) Do It - Give Now!
An open letter from Vicki of Prospera Partners and Cecile of Ripple Catalyst Studio on how to give with impact right now.
prosperapartners.org/do-it-give-n...
An open letter from Vicki of Prospera Partners and Cecile of Ripple Catalyst Studio on how to give with impact right now.
prosperapartners.org/do-it-give-n...
November 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Just (F*cking) Do It - Give Now!
An open letter from Vicki of Prospera Partners and Cecile of Ripple Catalyst Studio on how to give with impact right now.
prosperapartners.org/do-it-give-n...
An open letter from Vicki of Prospera Partners and Cecile of Ripple Catalyst Studio on how to give with impact right now.
prosperapartners.org/do-it-give-n...
Vicki will be leading a Local Leaders Roundtable for the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social on November 13
Learn more and register here:
amiba.net/events/#!eve...
Learn more and register here:
amiba.net/events/#!eve...
November 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Vicki will be leading a Local Leaders Roundtable for the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social on November 13
Learn more and register here:
amiba.net/events/#!eve...
Learn more and register here:
amiba.net/events/#!eve...
@vickipozzebon.bsky.social was honored to host @nundahcoop.bsky.social on a learning tour and exchange of ideas on social enterprises in Santa Fe, NM, this fall. Her biggest takeaway among all of their exchange? ... Read this month's blog to find out: prosperapartners.org/social-enter...
Lessons from Down Under: What the US Can Learn from Australia When it Comes to Social Enterprise Advocacy - Prospera Partners
A visit from an Australian makes Vicki ask: what can the US learn from Australia when it comes to social enterprise advocacy?
prosperapartners.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
@vickipozzebon.bsky.social was honored to host @nundahcoop.bsky.social on a learning tour and exchange of ideas on social enterprises in Santa Fe, NM, this fall. Her biggest takeaway among all of their exchange? ... Read this month's blog to find out: prosperapartners.org/social-enter...
Hear Crooked Forest spill the beans ...
... On what it was like to work with us!
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... On what it was like to work with us!
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The Prospera Partners Process for Crooked Forest | The Crooked Forest Podcast
Join Joe and Holly for a conversation about the organizational audit and optimization process that we went through with our nonprofit consultants, Prospera Partners. We reviewed all of our foundationa...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Hear Crooked Forest spill the beans ...
... On what it was like to work with us!
crookedforestinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-prospe...
... On what it was like to work with us!
crookedforestinstitute.podbean.com/e/the-prospe...
In early Sept, Vicki had the pleasure of hosting @nundahcoop.bsky.social on a tour/exchange of ideas on social enterprises in Santa Fe. Her biggest takeaway? Keep reading to find out prosperapartners.org/social-enter...
Lessons from Down Under: What the US Can Learn from Australia When it Comes to Social Enterprise Advocacy - Prospera Partners
A visit from an Australian makes Vicki ask: what can the US learn from Australia when it comes to social enterprise advocacy?
prosperapartners.org
October 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In early Sept, Vicki had the pleasure of hosting @nundahcoop.bsky.social on a tour/exchange of ideas on social enterprises in Santa Fe. Her biggest takeaway? Keep reading to find out prosperapartners.org/social-enter...
"Send in the Clowns-or Puppets-to All the Protests"
Read Vicki's latest reflecting on her Bread and Puppet Theatre days and more open.substack.com/pub/pozzebon...
Read Vicki's latest reflecting on her Bread and Puppet Theatre days and more open.substack.com/pub/pozzebon...
Send in the Clowns or Puppets - To All the Protests
Long before I worked with local economies and social enterprise, I cut my social justice theatre chops with Bread and Puppet Theatre Company performing in the Domestic Resurrection Circus as a giant f...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
"Send in the Clowns-or Puppets-to All the Protests"
Read Vicki's latest reflecting on her Bread and Puppet Theatre days and more open.substack.com/pub/pozzebon...
Read Vicki's latest reflecting on her Bread and Puppet Theatre days and more open.substack.com/pub/pozzebon...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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