New from The Democracy Collaborative
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In December 2016, leaders from 40 of the country's largest health systems gathered in Washington, DC to discuss how to leverage their institutional assets to benefit the long-term well-being of the communities they serve. This new report provides a synthesis of the conversations and innovations discussed at this convening, including the emergence of the Healthcare Anchor Network, a group of health system leaders committed to pioneering and scaling this approach.
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On International Women's Day, The Next System Project released "Towards Gender Liberation: The Necessity of System Change," a working paper by Cecilia Gingerich that looks at the inherently sexist nature of our current political and economic system and beyond to some of the visions that have been put forward for a more gender-equitable society. The paper calls for further work to clarify the transitional steps, models, and policies we need to adopt in order to begin moving towards a better system of gender relations in the hope of inspiring the development of still more developed visions and pathways to change.
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New Report on Closing the Gender Wealth Gap
While the pay gap between men and women is widely discussed, the wealth gap is even more pronounced: single women own 32 cents for every dollar owned by men, with women of color owning pennies to the dollar. This new report from the Closing the Women’s Wealth Gap Initiative discusses the systems and dynamics that generate this gap, including disparate access to business equity and home ownership opportunities. The author recommends tax reforms that make wealth building subsidies more accessible to women of color in particular, as well as strategies like cooperative ownership and more flexible savings account options.
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Surdna Foundations Releases “Atlas for Impact Investing”
Earlier this year, the Surdna Foundation announced the creation of a $100 million impact investment fund (roughly 10 percent of their portfolio) in order to align their investment practices with their grant making activities. This new guide distills the lessons learned in establishing the fund, including their research on the spectrum of mission investment tools available to philanthropy, detailed information on their internal processes and timeline, and discussion of key milestones and challenges.
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Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
Launched in 2007, Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity aims to create a broad dialogue on how to address growing poverty and economic hardship after the Great Recession. The website includes commentaries from policymakers, advocates, and academics, original research on economic mobility, and a compendium of state efforts to reduce poverty. Learn more at www.spotlightonpoverty.org
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Start-Up CLT HUB
A project of Grounded Solutions, Start-up CLT Hub provides resources for establishing community land trusts, including tools and publications from organizations in their network and from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The website includes worksheets, guides, and information for creating business plans, determining the governance structure of the CLT, coalition building among residents, and gaining support from local government. Learn more at www.groundedsolutions.org/start-upclthub
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