Vermont Prosperity Project

The Vermont Prosperity Project

Creating a Wellbeing Economy for All

Our Vision

We envision an economy where we meet the needs of all people within the means of a living planet. We aim to shift Vermont's definition of progress from economic growth (GDP) to sustainable wellbeing. In so doing, we want to design and evaluate our economy by its contribution to our collective and future wellbeing, for both people and the planet. 

Our Purpose

To align the actions of public, private and non-profit organizations so that by 2035 Vermont’s social foundations are met for all, within the ecological ceiling of the planet; in essence, Vermont citizens self-report high levels of well-being and our state’s metrics are solidly “inside the doughnut”.

To mobilize Vermont policy makers to solve complex crises (e.g., housing, income inequality, workforce development, climate change) by taking an interconnected systems approach to societal and economic change.

Our Strategy

Spread the Doughnut Economics framework and Wellbeing Economy vision

Raise awareness, develop understanding, and instill passion towards creating transformative change in Vermont, based on the principles of Doughnut Economics and the Wellbeing Economy.

Collaborate with existing changemakers

Connect with like-minded individuals, groups, and organizations aligned with Doughnut Economic and Wellbeing Economy principles, seeking to enhance and amplify their work.  We are a network of networks that makes visible what is already happening in the state related to the doughnut economics framework, connects wellbeing economy changemakers, organizes meetups and events and sets impact agendas to make systemic change happen. 

Incubate municipal and statewide initiatives

Work with fellow Vermonters desiring to change local policies and create or scale programs/initiatives that contribute towards Vermont living “inside the Doughnut,” strategically driving towards larger, state-wide transformative changes in Vermont.

Adopt and Implement Wellbeing Economy Goals

Work with Vermont Legislators and the Governor’s Administration to adopt Wellbeing Economy Goals and Metrics, Wellbeing Economy Policies and create a Wellbeing Budget for our state.

Who’s Involved

• Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
• University of Vermont GUND Institute
• Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
• Abundant Sun
• Public Assets Institute
• Wellbeing Economy Alliance

We are participating in # GlobalDonutDay hashtag_lookup:#GlobalDonutDay on 13th November 2023.