PROVO, Utah--()--Prosper Inc., the leader in one-to-one personalized education, announced today they will be partnering with the Community Foundation of Utah to provide valuable coaching and guidance to Spy Hop Productions, one of six finalists in the Foundation’s Social Innovation Challenge.
“As the world leader in mentoring and coaching services, being able to provide our expertise to a local program like the Social Innovation Challenge is an incredible honor, and we hope to provide the real social change this challenge strives to offer.”
The Social Innovation Challenge was designed as a platform for Utah’s social and for profit entrepreneurs to take calculated risks, gain new skills and networks, and demonstrate a fresh way to address social issues. The Challenge brings the skills of entrepreneurs to nonprofit organizations to tackle challenging or seemingly ‘impossible’ but common issues and demonstrate measurable impact in a three month time period. The results will be shared widely so that other agencies can replicate the efforts and avoid pitfalls. “We’re extremely excited to be partnering with the Community Foundation of Utah and Spy Hop Productions for this great program,” said Ethan Willis, CEO of Prosper Inc. “As the world leader in mentoring and coaching services, being able to provide our expertise to a local program like the Social Innovation Challenge is an incredible honor, and we hope to provide the real social change this challenge strives to offer.”
As part of the partnership, George Brunt, executive vice president of legal, and Dane Ing, executive vice president of fulfillment for Prosper Inc., will provide mentoring and coaching over the next three months and give valuable direction in business planning and marketing. This will aid Spy Hop Productions in their goal of providing an opportunity for young people to express themselves by utilizing tools and technology and preparing them to become engaged, creative problem-solvers, ready to take on challenges of the 21st century.
Along with providing mentoring services, Prosper Inc. will also be a sponsor of the Social Innovation Challenge luncheon and results presentation in December.
“Prosper Inc. is proving to be a tremendous resource in helping to ensure the Social Innovation Challenge is a success,” said Fraser Nelson, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Utah. “The true entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to helping others succeed that exists at Prosper is what helps drive the local business community and programs such as this.”
To learn more about Prosper Inc. please visit www.prospercorp.com.
To learn more about the Community Foundation of Utah and the Social Innovation Challenge, please visit www.utahcf.org.
About Prosper Inc.
Founded in 1999, Prosper Inc. has established itself as the most trusted name in one-to-one personalized education. Prosper currently focuses its offerings on real estate and stock market investing, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, personal development, and personal finance, and works closely with some of the world’s most recognized experts in these fields. Prosper is committed to helping people realize their potential and achieve a better life through customized education programs. www.prospercorp.com
About the Community Foundation of Utah and the Social Innovation Challenge
The Community Foundation of Utah is a tool to help individuals, families, corporations, nonprofits, government and community leaders gather assets and ideas that will serve Utah.
The Social Innovation Challenge is another national first for the Community Foundation, thanks to the innovative minds of our 'enlightened entrepreneurs'. The challenge is another one of our efforts to encourage Utah's social and for profit entrepreneurs to take calculated risks, gain new skills and networks, and demonstrate a fresh way to address social issues. www.utahcf.org
About Spy Hop Productions
Spy Hop Productions is a not-for-profit youth media arts and education center whose purpose is to empower youth to express their voice and with it create positive change in their lives, their community, and the world. www.spyhop.org
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