method
May 26, 2016 11:46 am
Drop ‘felons’ from your vocab
Pennsylvania is recognizing the impact of terms like "offender" to describe citizens returning from prison. Here's Secretary of Corrections John E. Wetzel's Washington Post op-ed.
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.
results
Apr. 13, 2016 2:27 pm
This pair of Pa. bills would help ex-offenders find gainful employment
Two identical "Clean Slate" bills were just introduced in the state Senate and House with bipartisan support.
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.
funding
Mar. 11, 2016 11:28 am
Has your after-school program been affected by the state budget impasse? Take this survey
Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network wants to present a wide view of the impasse's impact to Harrisburg this April.
method
Mar. 10, 2016 11:03 am
When advocating for policy change, be patient — but know your stuff
Representatives from Sustainable Business Network, Alliance Taxi Co-op and Reinvestment Fund offered their best practices for moving mission into legislation at our March Impact Solutions meetup.
funding
Mar. 8, 2016 2:54 pm
Cities are spending money on IT — is it worth it?
According to the IBIT report, on average, a $1 increase in the budget for chief information officers leads to a $4.05 per capita decrease in city expenses and capital depreciations.
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.