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Social Finance Impact First Fund Q2 2025 Report
The Social Finance Impact First Fund is pleased to share our Q2 2025 quarterly report, which covers Fund activity through June 30, 2025. The Impact First Fund is built to deliver flexible, risk-tolerant capital to innovative…
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Building Roads for AI in the Public Sector: Four Takeaways from GitLab Foundation Demo Day
With artificial intelligence rapidly evolving, public agencies are expected to keep pace. Yet, many lack the bandwidth, technical support, or low-risk environments to explore its potential. We’ve seen this firsthand, and Code for America’s recent…
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Introducing Workforce Realigned, Vol. II
Featuring 21 chapters authored by leading policymakers and practitioners, Workforce Realigned, Vol. II showcases a collection of outcomes-driven initiatives from across the United States that enhance opportunities for workers while addressing the talent demands of…
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Webinar: How Can We Invest in Affordable Housing?
The drivers of the U.S. housing crisis are many: a massive supply gap, high mortgage rates, home prices far outpacing income growth, rising construction costs, and more. While tackling this crisis is a top priority…
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How We’re Partnering with SUNY to Expand Access to Maritime Careers
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Social Finance Impact First Fund Q1 2025 Report
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WorkShift: Want to Close the Skills Gap? Cover Living Expenses, Not Just Tuition
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