Prosperity Now
Prosperity Now is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic justice through a variety of programs, research initiatives, and advocacy efforts focused on financial wellness and equity.
Prosperity Summit
Prosperity Now hosts the Prosperity Summit annually. This event includes sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and keynote addresses. Its primary focus is on economic justice. The summit aims to bring together professionals, policymakers, and advocates to discuss and develop strategies to improve economic equity and financial wellness.
Programs and Resources
Prosperity Now offers a diverse range of programs and resources that aim at building financial wellness and achieving economic justice. These include initiatives for child and family wealth building, consumer protections, and inclusive entrepreneurship. The organization provides tools and training to support organizations in integrating financial capability services, enhancing impact at the community level.
Advocacy and Policy Support
Prosperity Now provides advocacy toolkits and resources designed to support policy change at federal, state, and local levels. They advocate for policies such as Baby Bonds and expanded tax credits. These efforts are aimed at achieving economic equity and reducing poverty, facilitating policy changes that benefit underrepresented communities.
Applied Research and Data Resources
Prosperity Now engages in applied research to guide efforts to close the racial wealth divide and promote economic equity. Their Prosperity Now Scorecard is a comprehensive resource offering data on household financial health and policy solutions. The organization collaborates on research projects, including partnerships with entities like Oxfam America, to explore economic issues such as women’s paid and unpaid labor in the US.
Campaign for Every Kid's Future
One of Prosperity Now's key initiatives is the Campaign for Every Kid's Future. This initiative focuses on increasing the prevalence and impact of children's savings accounts. By encouraging the establishment and utilization of these accounts, the campaign aims to enhance the financial futures of young people, promoting long-term economic stability and mobility.