Strengthening pathways to economic mobility through targeted research
We conduct rigorous, applied research on the conditions that shape economic mobility. From foundational analysis to emerging issue areas, we produce work that is timely, actionable, and grounded in the realities of the communities we serve.
Community Health
Mental Health
Technology Access
Closing Digital Divide
Ethics & Governance
Financial Literacy
Housing Innovation
Veterans
Public Sector Innovation
Parenting Education
Social Infrastructure
Education Innovation
Explore cutting-edge research addressing barriers to economic well-being
Socially Responsible Investing: The Moral Case for Impact Investing
Socially responsible investing (SRI) targets the worldâs most pressing challengesâscarce resources, climate change, poverty, human rights, diversity, and economic inequality. An astonishing $12 trillionâmore than one out of every four dollars under management in the U.S.
Maximizing Organizational Intelligence: Building Capacity to Create and Strategically Use Knowledge
The Fedcap Groupâs 16th Solution Series, Maximizing Organizational Intelligence: Building Capacity to Create and Strategically Use Knowledge was a great success, with a full house at Mutual of America building and hundreds from across the nation participating via live stream.
Women Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
On March 27 Fedcap held its 15th Solution Series, Women Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life. The overflow crowd included business partners, and representatives from academia, community and government organizations.
The Employment of People with Disabilities: Moving Beyond Social Responsibility to a Business Solution
On October 3rd Fedcap held its 14th biannual Solution Series â The Employment of People with Disabilities: Moving Beyond Social Responsibility to a Business Solution. The overflow crowd included business partners, and representatives from community and government organizations that support the Fedcap family of agencies.
Leading as Women: How Women Are Increasing Productivity and Changing Business
Fedcap recently held its 12th Solution Series â Leading as Women: How Women Are Increasing Productivity and Changing Business. The event took place on October 11th at Mutual of America and drew an overflow crowd of Fedcap supporters, and business and political leaders from the community.
Addressing Employee Mental Health and Addiction: Improving Your Business Bottom Line
Fedcapâs 11th Solution Series, Addressing Employee Mental Health and Addiction: Improving Your Business Bottom Line, was one of its most powerful to date. The event, on March 30 at the Mutual of America building in Manhattan, drew an overflow crowd of more than 140, including almost 50 businesses, and attracted many more who participated via webcast.
The Impact of Mental Health and Addiction on Economic Well-Being
On Wednesday October 28, Congressman Patrick Kennedy spoke at Fedcapâs 10th Solutions Series. Mr. Kennedy served 16 years in Congress and is one of our countryâs leading and most compelling advocate for changing the stigmatization of mental health and addiction, and improving access to care.
Immigration and Its Impact on Business
On Thursday March 26th over 150 people representing businesses, foundations, nonprofits and government, participated in person and via streaming in Fedcapâs 9th Solution Series. The topic was Immigration and Its Impact on Business.
Minimum Wage Increase: Costs, Benefits and Complexities
On Thursday October 23rd, over 150 people representing businesses, foundations, nonprofits and government, participated in person and via streaming in Fedcapâs 8th Solution Series. The topic was The Minimum Wage Increase: Costs, Benefits and Complexities.
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.
