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 Groupâs 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 Development
Financial Literacy
Economic Mobility
Veterans
Public Sector Innovation
Parenting Education
Community Wealth Building
Education Innovation
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A multimedia research vehicle for community-driven insight
Spotlight is the Community Impact Policy Instituteâs innovative research engine, surfacing community-driven insights through in-field, community-by-community investigation. Each Spotlight is a focused piece of research that combines local interviews, qualitative storytelling and data to examine complex social and economic challenges and inform policymakers and stakeholders.
Community by Community Research
Explore local interviews, qualitative storytelling, and data that take deep dives into the issues shaping communities and inform policymakers and stakeholders.
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 Instituteâs upcoming Solution Series events
We convene leading voices across academia, government, and industry for dynamic, thought-provoking conversations that shape solutions to todayâs 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.