Data Solutions
We work with public sector leaders to unlock the impact of data systems through deep analysis, clear visualization, and rapid feedback.
Governments today manage substantial funding and policy levers addressing the most critical issues in our country. At Social Finance, we are committed to helping governments maximize the impact of taxpayer dollars to deliver better outcomes and deploy resources where they’re most needed. Since 2014, we have worked with more than 80 state, county, and city governments to generate measurable, data-driven impact.
Photo courtesy of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s Office.
Develop government funding tools that link funding to outcomes to maximize the impact of taxpayer dollars.
Analyze, integrate, and visualize data to support better decisionmaking.
Help actively manage for outcomes, establishing collaborative governance strategies to drive improvement and innovation.
Strengthen the capacity of government departments to enable more effective and equitable delivery of public services.
Support partners in designing and executing innovative programs, practices, and partnerships, grounded in Pay for Success principles.
We work with public sector leaders to unlock the impact of data systems through deep analysis, clear visualization, and rapid feedback.
We partner with state and local governments and key workforce funders to create place-based recycling funds for job training.
We develop outcomes-based contracts and funding tools that directly link payment to results.
We collaborate with public sector leaders to design and launch innovative programs in complex environments.
We help build public sector capacity through the lens of exploring Pay for Success funding principles and related tools.
$14.8M
Revolving workforce fund to upskill residents and fill critical job openings
$12.75M
Pay for Success project helping residents in Anchorage, Alaska experiencing persistent homelessness get housing and supportive services
$26M
Committed to a five-year program providing no-strings-attached monthly payments to low-income residents
Pay It Forward, developed in collaboration with Social Finance, will make New Jersey stronger and fairer by providing access to job training for residents who need it most. Creating equitable opportunities is what we stand for.Governor Phil Murphy
State of New Jersey
This contract with Social Finance is going to help staff identify and implement contracting models that support outcomes-based performance for homelessness services and equip us with the technical assistance to do so.Steve Adler
Former Mayor of Austin, Texas, at a city council meeting
Social Finance’s teams collaborate with agency staff in a way that encourages thinking, innovation, and implementation. Their innovative ideas from their research and work with other places have helped CT get projects over the finish line.Beth Bye
Commissioner, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
Social Finance has been a critical partner in our Department’s efforts to move forward policies that benefit Californians in need. The team brings expertise on creating programs that are person-centered, accessible, and streamlined.Jennifer Troia
Chief Deputy Director, California Department of Social Services
Working with Social Finance has been a pleasure. Their ability to manage a complex project with multiple partners is second to none. They’ve helped us move our project from concept to implementation seamlessly and strategically.Kirsten Olson
Chief Executive Officer, Children & Families First
[I was involved in a Social Impact Bond] that’s had astounding success: some $3,500 more in average income for folks who graduated from this program ... evaluated independently so no state funds were disbursed until goals were achieved.Governor Deval Patrick
Founder and Chairman, TogetherFUND, on Massachusetts Pathways to Economic Advancement