Government budgets reveal more than numbers—they show priorities and gaps. Nonprofits that use this data in proposals win more funding and prove their impact.
Public Works Investment: The Backbone of Local Economies
The $2.9 trillion U.S. infrastructure gap isn’t just a funding challenge — it’s a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity. From construction firms and tech providers to nonprofits, investors, and policy leaders, those who step up now can shape the future of communities, markets, and economic competitiveness for decades. Well-planned public works investments boost property values, attract business capital, and strengthen the tax base — but securing funding requires more than paperwork. It takes evidence, coalition-building, a clear ROI case, and empowered leadership to move projects from vision to reality.
2025 Social Impact Benchmark Report
Are you a nonprofit leader, grant writer, or program director trying to prove your impact and secure more funding? You’re not alone—and we’ve got something to help. The 2025 Social Impact Benchmark Report is here, offering data-backed insights to help you measure your effectiveness, communicate your value, and make smarter strategic decisions.
Progress in Pay-for-Success
The world is getting closer to a more sustainable model for pay-for-success arrangements. Reinvestment Fund, out of Philadelphia, announced a $10 million fund last year to support pay-for-success projects in a portfolio approach that would diversify investors from the risk of any single project.
What is a Social Impact Bond?
Around the world, innovative financing methods are being used to tackle social issues. Programs and organizations typically funded by grants are constantly at the mercy of governments who have trouble thinking past the next election cycle. As a result, when spending cuts need to be made governments typically look for the quickest fix – cutting social services.