purpose
Aug. 4, 2020 11:30 am
Assets no more: Racial justice risks in municipal bonds
As a bondholder, you have a fiduciary responsibility to be aware of the risks related to revenue-motivated policing. As a citizen, you have a right to demand justice and equity from your municipality.
funding
Apr. 20, 2016 12:51 pm
This funding strategy is suffering from terminology-itis
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.
funding
Apr. 12, 2016 12:56 pm
This will be the state’s biggest social impact project ever. How will Philly fit?
Two "pay for success" initiatives will work to cut recidivism rates and government spending. Philadelphia will be involved in some way, though it's unclear as to what extent.
results
Mar. 1, 2016 12:32 pm
Here’s a brief history of Pay for Success in Pa.
Also known as social impact bonds, Pay for Success is gaining traction nationally. Despite funding and legislation, Pennsylvania has yet to launch a project.
results
Dec. 1, 2014 12:36 pm
Why the City of Philadelphia Should Invest in Skilled Labor Development
Philadelphia finds itself in a dilemma: the wage tax is the city’s biggest source of revenue, and yet more than 25 percent of its residents are unemployed or underemployed and pay little, if any, wage tax. This doesn’t mean the city should necessarily raise taxes. Instead, Philadelphia needs to find ways to increase wages. Short-term investments […]