There's no one-size-fits-all for the cross-sector funding model, but Pennsylvania should leverage the working relationship between partners Social Finance and Center for Employment Opportunities.

The state is launching twin projects to lower recidivism rates, and partners are expecting capital to flow in from investors. Here's how they can make sure that happens.

Like many other social impact concepts, 'pay for success' is a difficult strategy to communicate. But the means to an end is what should bend the taxpayer's ear.