Despite the increasing size and sophistication of community financial development institutions (CDFIs) like PCV -- as well as the broader impact investing industry -- accessing capital from institutional investors like insurance companies remains exceptionally difficult for most CDFIs and other …
Publications
Examining the Development and Implementation of California FreshWorks
This case study examines the development and implementation of the California FreshWorks program, a $273 million healthy food financing initiative launched in July 2011 by a broad coalition of public and private partners led by the California Endowment. As part of an evaluation team commissioned by …
California FreshWorks Food Access Report
This report evaluates the changes in community food access as a result of the California FreshWorks program, a $273 million healthy food financing initiative launched in July 2011 by a broad coalition of public and private partners led by the California Endowment. The report examines three …
The Social and Economic Impacts of California FreshWorks
This report examines the social and economic impacts of the California FreshWorks program, a $273 million healthy food financing initiative launched in July 2011 by a broad coalition of public and private partners led by the California Endowment. The evaluation of social and economic impacts focuses …
California Initiative 2015 Report
The eleventh annual report examining CalPERS’ California Initiative, a $1 billion private equity, economically targeted investment (ETI). The California Initiative seeks to invest in companies located in traditionally underserved markets, primarily, but not exclusively, located in …
CalPERS For California 2015 Report
The sixth annual report documenting the California Public Employees Retirement System's $27.8 billion of investments in California as of June 30, 2015. The report provides an examination of the broad ancillary benefits of all CalPERS investments in California across the asset classes of public …
Aligning Capital With Mission
We are pleased to share with you our latest report, Aligning Capital with Mission: Lessons from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Social Investment Program. The Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to improving the lives of America’s children and families, engaged InSight at …
Our 2015 Social Impact
While our economy is thriving on paper, most of us know that isn’t the whole story. Since the end of the Great Recession, almost 12 million jobs have been created. But, average wages working Americans have dropped 23 percent. The strongest job growth these past few years has all been in low-wage …
Defining and Measuring The Creation of Quality Jobs
Since the end of the Great Recession, almost 12 million jobs have been created -- but most have been in low-wage occupations and at places like strip malls and fast-food restaurants. Average wages for working Americans have dropped 23 percent. It’s become clear that job creation does …