Rayanne Hawkins’s Tweets

Dec 15, 2021

@BooneServices

and C2CA are collaborating with residents to set priorities for the county's Upward Mobility Action Plan. Learn more here: upward-mobility.urban.org/data-walks-can

Feb 24

What lessons from German #Apprenticeship might apply in the US? Come to our event to find out! Added bonus you will get to hear from the First Lady of Germany! urbn.is/3IVrCA3 via

#workbasedlearning

Advancing US and German Apprenticeship Best Practices

beeckcenter.georgetown.edu

Feb 1

Imagine you need to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and energy assistance, but only need to send proof of income once, from your phone. It’s already possible in some states. Learn how to make benefit access simpler in your state with this new

@BeeckCenter

guide:

Integrating Social Safety Net Benefits: Options for State and County Agencies Informed by Recent...

Nov 17, 2021

Is it possible to boost upward mobility while reducing racial inequities? Find out how these eight counties are working with

towards doing just that upward-mobility.urban.org/introducing-bo

Apr 29, 2020

Interested in evaluating a child welfare program or service? Join the free Evidence-Building Academy tinyurl.com/yd7zebt4

New

research suggest 4 principles to guide tech innovations in cities and support equitable outcomes, including addressing structural barriers to access to tech and “building with, not for” communities

Technology and Equity in Cities

Racial and economic inequities in the US are growing, and rapid technological change can either promote inclusion or widen this divide. City leaders can use technological innovations to manage...

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Nov 15, 2019

Wonderful podcast from my

colleagues on the benefits of youth apprenticeship. Happy National Apprenticeship Week. #NAW2019

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· Nov 15, 2019

#podcastfriday: @dianabelliott & other experts explain how youth apprenticeships can expand career options, strengthen the nation’s workforce, & promote economic mobility urbn.is/2qh1nSb #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

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Matt Eldridge

@Matt_Eldridge

Feb 28, 2019

#Government can leverage #ImpactInvesting to solve local problems, read how:

How governments can leverage impact investing to solve local problems

How can local leaders help align public and private investments for the good of the entire region?

Feb 27, 2019

Curious about SIPPRA or pay for success? Check out

@Wengelhardt2

's blog on Urban Institute's TA services! #askPFSI

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Urban PFSI

@UrbanPFSI

· Feb 26, 2019

Now that the #SIPPRA Notice of Funding Availability has been released, what's next? As you review the requirements, ask our experts for any guidance you need throughout the application process #askPFSI urbn.is/2Ez7ENy

Feb 22, 2019

Interested in applying for #SIPPRA funds for #payforsucess? Attend our webinar on 2/28!

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· Feb 22, 2019

Webinar, 2/28: Learn about new federal funding opportunities for #payforsuccess projects. Details/to register: urbn.is/2N71gzu #SIPPRA

LeadIN - leadership development programs for communities everywhere

Aug 8, 2018

Grow your #leadership by joining the LeadIN Fall 2018 cohort. Apply by 8/19: lead-in.co/for-your-commu

@leadincommunity

lead-in.co

LeadIN offers a free community leadership development program. Currently, one such program runs in Washington, DC

Apr 25, 2018

What makes health projects appealing candidates for #payforsuccess projects? urbn.is/2HnQ1D7

Apr 19, 2018

Social determinants of health affect health outcomes, but many programs addressing them aren’t covered by health insurance. Could #payforsuccess be a financing solution for the #healthcare field?

Considering challenges to financing health interventions with pay for

Of the pay for success (PFS) projects that have launched in the United States, only a handful have included health care system funding, such as state and federal Medicaid dollars in South Carolina’s

The Manager Mindset: What Does it Mean to be an Effective Manager?

Apr 6, 2018

Tickets are almost sold out for DCNI's Celebrity speed networking for mission-driven careers. Get yours soon!

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DC Net Impact

@dcnetimpact

· Mar 26, 2018

Our most popular event of the year is back! Celebrity Networking 2018 and our list of celebs is top-notch. Our first celeb is Josh Mandell of @HalyconIncubate. Follow along as we reveal a new celeb every few days. Tickets and full celebrity bios here: owl.li/9va930j9ZHl

Join LeadIN and .

for a workshop on becoming an effective manager:

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Are you a first-time manager, or new to management? Have you been a manager for a while, but would like to re-tool? Do you strive to obtain a managerial role? We invite you to join us for this LeadIN...

Mar 9, 2018

I think more #WomenInLeadership is most effective to create a culture of equality. Do you? #GettingToEqual #IWD2018 cards.twitter.com/cards/18ce54m1

Mar 8, 2018

#InternationalWomensDay is about equality including access to housing without discrimination.

@metrosolomon

& Claudia Aranda explain how housing equality benefits everyone!

HUD’s mission to combat discrimination is as important now as ever

HUD has proposed removing from its mission statement its commitment to “build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.”

Techstars Startup Weekend D.C. / M.D. / V.A.

@TSWDMV

Feb 27, 2018

Fight #foodwaste at the

@dcnetimpact

hackathon tomorrow night! All skill sets needed, awesome prizes from sponsors

@watuseefoods

@HungryHarvest

and

@togetherwebake

+ chance to win $5K and a trip to SF for mentoring. Get tickets here: bit.ly/2nexlc6 #DC #DCgreenscent

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2018 Net Impact Food Solutions Challenge

GW Net Impact invites DC Net Impact and the greater DC community to participate in the 2018 Food Solutions Challenge. Join us for an informative, engaging event where you will learn about the impact...

Feb 27, 2018

Do you have an idea to change the world that you just can’t keep inside? Make it come to life with

@sw_dc

on Apr 06-08, a startup hackathon focused on social impact! Early bird ends 2/28: buff.ly/2FcKgUo #SocEntDC #BeTheChange

Feb 20, 2018

Data can help #PayforSucces partners use #evidence to select programs on the front end, and through evaluation, generate evidence on the back end.

Data considerations for PFS projects

Data review, collection, and analysis are the backbone of all pay for success (PFS) projects—or social impact bonds (SIB), as they’re termed elsewhere. Our experiences working with jurisdictions

Feb 20, 2018

Are you a Nonprofit leader? Take the

@NFFSocialImpact

Nonprofit Sector Survey today!

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Nonprofit Finance Fund

@nff_news

· Feb 9, 2018

NPO leaders: Have you taken the #NFFSurvey yet? NFF thanks the @BofA_News Charitable Foundation for generously supporting the State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey since 2010. This year’s Survey is also generously supported by @PackardFdn @BKDNFP & @APCF bit.ly/NFFSurvey2018

Feb 8, 2018

How can #PayforSuccess and other types of #impinv get us closer to ending #homelessness? Read more from

@maya_brennan

and

@blondnerd

Three ways that impact investing can help end homelessness

Of all the challenges facing social services in the US, homelessness can feel particularly intractable: its drivers vary so much from person to person that a solution feels out of reach. Meanwhile,

Join DC Net Impact for our annual Kick-off Party, as we gather up and discuss what can be expected in the coming year. We have been hosting this popular event for quite a number of years now and we...

Jan 25, 2018

Brett Theodos, Bing Bai, &

@TinaPStacy

on an innovative model for reducing gaps in homeownership: urbn.is/2n9T59J

will help you find a career that meets your passion. join us for kick-off party with .

@Mission_Collab

this Tuesday.

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Kick-Off Party 2018!

Jan 25, 2018

What to make a difference in #payforsuccess? Join our team!

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Urban PFSI

@UrbanPFSI

· Jan 25, 2018

The Research to Action Lab at @urbaninstitute is currently seeking a Training & Technical Assistance Manager to support our Pay for Success program. Find out more: bit.ly/2Dywkmm

Jan 18, 2018

“Governments and service providers should take advantage of #PayforSuccess evaluations to understand how course corrections during service delivery impact outcomes.”

Changing service delivery procedures during implementation

PFS projects provide lessons for government that extend beyond the project itself. The knowledge gained can have substantial value even if the intervention is falls short of its outcome targets. This

Jan 11, 2018

Disaggregating outcomes in #PFS projects can uncover demographic patterns and help providers better serve specific clients. Read more here:

Learning how the PFS intervention affects demographic subgroups

PFS projects provide lessons for government that extend beyond the project itself. The knowledge gained can have substantial value even if the intervention is falls short of its outcome targets. This

Ryan King

@rscottking

Jan 3, 2018

Honored to kickoff a new podcast from the

with a discussion of the causes and consequences of long prison sentences. Check it out!! #cjreform

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Liza Getsinger

@lizagetsit

· Jan 3, 2018

Hey wonks. Need a new podcast to listen to while you're stuck on the metro? New year new @urbaninstitute podcast: Rethinking Long Prison Sentences buff.ly/2CMLiWh w/ @jhmilner @RKingJPC #elevatethedebate

Dec 19, 2017

Launching January 2018, Urban Institute presents Critical Value — a podcast exploring research, policy, and people. Host

@jhmilner

explains the idea behind it

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Sen. Cory Booker

@SenBooker

Dec 20, 2017

Just so we're clear on where the American people stand – our office has received over 54,000 letters on Republican tax reform efforts: 2.8% in favor 97.2% OPPOSED

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Dec 19, 2017

Excited to share a new podcast from my colleagues at Urban: Critical Value. Check it out!

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· Dec 19, 2017

Launching January 2018, Urban Institute presents Critical Value — a podcast exploring research, policy, and people. Host @jhmilner explains the idea behind it

1:24

1.9K views

Dec 13, 2017

I stopped by the #madeinDC shop over lunch this week to finish my holiday shopping.

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Local First DMV

@thinklocaldc

· Dec 10, 2017

Tis the season to give! Use this handy guide to decide who and how to support this #SeasonofGiving washingtoncitypaper.com/news/article/2