
Insights


Pay for Success in K-12 Education: Why It’s Hard and Why We Need to Do It Anyway
This summer, Social Finance launched the country’s first four Pay for Success (PFS) feasibility projects in K-12 education with a grant from the Office of Career, Adult, and Technical Education at the Department of Education.

Addressing Recidivism in the Golden State through Pay for Success
The Ventura County Project to Support Reentry is part of a larger ecosystem within California, with state and local foundations providing important support to governments as they drive resources to more effective solutions.

Pay for Success and the Savings Trap
Saving money isn't the point. The conversation should be about government effectiveness and positive outcomes.

Creating Sustainable Growth, Building an Inclusive Future: HubWeek 2017
Social Finance CEO Tracy Palandjian joined HubWeek co-founder Linda Henry on stage at the HubWeek Future Forum to talk about Creating Sustainable Growth through Pay for Success (PFS).

World’s First Social Impact Bond Shows Positive Results
Today’s news out of London on the success of the world’s first Social Impact Bond (SIB) validates what we believed from the start — the alignment of social and financial outcomes is a powerful force…

Reflections on the 2017 GSG Impact Summit
Earlier this month, we came together with over 550 global impact leaders and practitioners in Chicago for the annual Global Steering Group (GSG) Impact Summit.

Innovations in Pay for Success: Outcomes Rate Cards
This blog on Living Cities details how Outcomes Rate Cards are developed and used to achieve high-quality outcomes.

In Massachusetts, Investors are Betting on Immigrants
The Massachusetts Pathways to Economic Advancement project is a Pay for Success initiative focused on improving employment opportunities for immigrants.