Working with entrepreneurs and investors to create good jobs and more equitable communities.
Too many people are struggling to make ends meet because they haven’t been given a fair chance. In 2018 the unemployment rate dropped to a 17-year low, yet almost half of American workers are stuck in low-wage jobs; the number of new small businesses is at rock bottom; and race..Read More
Jun 26, 2019 –
Piloting Good Jobs, Good Business
We believe that as a society, we simply must do better at creating jobs that are good for workers, good for businesses, and good for communities. As part of our effort to elevate the importance of quality jobs in building wealth and opportunity for everyday Americans, PCV has engaged foundations,..Read More
Dec 09, 2018 –
Investing Millions in Quality Jobs
For decades, workers across the country have seen their paychecks stagnate, even as corporate profits grow. Yes, the unemployment rate is at a 17-year low, but wages that aren’t rising, unpredictable schedules, low or no benefits and seemingly dead-end jobs are taking their toll. Income and wealth inequality are at..Read More
May 23, 2018 –
Success Story: Humanity United
We collaborated with Humanity United, part of the Omidyar Group, to develop a social impact framework and strategy. This pioneering effort is focused on reducing labor exploitation, human trafficking, and slavery through investments in supply chain solutions. We provided them with a robust set of impact metrics, due diligence tools, and..Read More
May 27, 2017 –
Re-imagining Retail and Creating Quality Jobs
Small businesses are 98% the US retail sector, and more Americans work in retail than in manufacturing or mining. In 2017 Pacific Community Ventures was chosen as one of 15 fellows by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and awarded a grant through the Aspen Institute’s Re-Imagine Retail initiative to..Read More
May 26, 2017 –
Growing the Impact Advisory Practice
In our history we’ve influenced more than 50,000 impact investors, federal policymakers, foundation leaders, economists, and pension fund investment managers. In 2017 we continued our thought leadership and field building efforts with active roles in working groups and initiatives including: World Economic Forum’s action group on evidence and cases for..Read More
May 24, 2017 –
Investing in Social Justice
Our programs are also focused on equity and growing community wealth from the ground up. The fastest growing segments of small business owners across America are women and people of color – and they’re far more likely to be turned down for loans or struggle to find mentors. We’re proud..Read More
May 23, 2017 –
20 Years Of Investing In Small Business And Big Ideas
Too many people struggle to make ends meet because they haven’t been given a fair chance. In the last 20 years, we’ve impacted the lives of thousands of small business owners who have created and grown tens of thousands of jobs. We invested more than $100 million in quality-job-creating companies and..Read More
May 22, 2017 –
Success Story: Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to improving the lives of America’s children and families, engaged Pacific Community Ventures to conduct the first comprehensive third-party evaluation of its Social Investment Program, a $125 million allocation from its endowment dedicated to mission investing. Through the Social Investment Program, the Foundation..Read More