United Social Enterprises, also known as USE, is owned and operated by Howard Shiffman, retired Chief Executive Officer of a Colorado nonprofit organization serving children and families. USE began operations in 2009 and is presently comprised of two divisions; Purchasing Partners of America and USE Consulting.
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Group Purchasing Division

Purchasing Partners of America, known as PPA is a free, national group purchasing organization founded in 1999 and operating today under United Social Enterprises. Purchasing Partners of America serves nonprofit organizations and a growing number of for-profit businesses that are interested in supporting the missions of our nonprofit members. Members can choose to purchase products and services through nationally negotiated contracts at discounted rates by leveraging the combined buying power of the group. Visit the Purchasing Partners of America website.

Consulting Division

USE Consulting Division was launched in 2010. Its purpose is to provide nonprofit CEO's and their Board of Directors with coaching, consultation and training in a multitude of areas such as Coaching, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Program and Revenue Growth, Succession Planning, Fund Development and Mergers and Acquisitions.
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