Turning Policy Into Practice
Conducting leading research  to provide solutions in breaking down barriers  to economic well-being.
We provide technical assistance, policy analysis, training, and hands-on support to help government and community partners design more effective programs.
Knowledge. Practice. Impact.
We quip governments, nonprofits, and funders with the expertise and organizational infrastructure to design stronger programs and deliver lasting impact. Through four integrated pillars, Daily Insights, Research, Consulting, and Capacity Building, we turn policy into practice.
Real-time intelligence on poverty and economic mobility
Spotlight on Poverty is a dedicated tracking hub, curating data, research, and policy developments so organizations and policy makers can act with confidence.
Rigorous analysis that drives smarter decisions
We produce evidence-based research on economic mobility, poverty trends, and community outcomes to give policymakers and practitioners the analytical foundation to design programs that work.
Expert guidance from strategy to implementation
We partner with governments, nonprofits, and community organizations to translate research into action by building frameworks, assessing programs, and designing solutions that improve how communities are served.
Strengthening organizations from the inside out
We work alongside organizations to develop the internal systems, leadership, and operational infrastructure needed to deliver effective services at scale and sustain them over time.
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Research
Discover the latest research and policy insights from the Institute
See how rigorous research and analysis fuel The Fedcap Group’s work to advance economic opportunity. Our reports turn evidence into strategies that help communities grow stronger and more equitable.
Strengthening pathways to economic mobility through targeted research
The Institute focuses on research areas that are foundational to individual and community well-being. Each topic below reflects a core driver of economic mobility, civic participation, and long-term stability.
Civic Participation
Mental Health
Workforce Transformation
Closing Digital Divide
Education & Skills Equity
Financial Literacy
Economic Mobility
Veterans
Public Sector Innovation
Parenting Education
Community Wealth Building
Education Innovation
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The nation’s leading non-partisan forum on poverty and opportunityÂ
 As our Institute’s signature initiative, Spotlight on Poverty is the nation’s leading platform for dialogue, research, and reporting on poverty and economic mobility. Spotlight convenes bipartisan leaders, scholars, and community advocates to elevate insight, strengthen social welfare systems, and advance solutions that expand financial opportunity nationwide.
Exclusive insights in partnership with Spotlight on Poverty
Explore real-time intelligence on the latest dialogue, research, and reporting on poverty and economic mobility.
Matching experienced professionals with social impact organizations to boost capacity and strengthen teams
Encore Fellowships aligns with the mission of the Community Impact Policy Institute by strengthening the organizations that drive community change. The program places seasoned professionals in nonprofits that need added capacity, builds leadership strength, and accelerates measurable impact in communities that have been historically underserved.
Join us for the Institute’s upcoming Solution Series events
We convene leading voices across academia, government, and industry for dynamic, thought-provoking conversations that shape solutions to today’s complex challenges.
Building the Clean Energy Future
Join key leaders from government, real estate, the tech sector, and workforce training organizations for an engaging discussion on how New York City can develop a skilled workforce to drive the large-scale retrofitting of buildings for energy efficiency and sustainability.
The Bernard Goldstein Center, in collaboration with MTX and the Fedcap Community Impact Policy Institute, is hosting AI Innovations in Government: Opportunities and Challenges Conference, taking place on February 11, 2025, at the Craig Newmark Auditorium and conference center.
Fedcap hosted the first in a series of thought leadership roundtables focusing on health, employability and wellbeing.
AI Opportunities & Obstacles
Fedcap hosts an exciting discussion on the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning.