Archives: Resources

  • December 20, 2019
    As this year’s report findings and policy recommendations demonstrate, we have made significant strides in advancing a new generation of…
  • cover page of report on advancing gender equality in venture capital

    December 3, 2019
    This research report describes the current state of gender equality in the U.S. venture capital (VC) industry and offers a…
  • November 12, 2019
    Rural economic development strategies need to adjust to these new trends to include a place-based approach to rural economic development…
  • October 25, 2019
    Leaders in philanthropy increasingly recognize the role of business in advancing their objectives. To date, the focus of most efforts…
  • October 23, 2019
    The Richmond Fed’s recent report, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) by the Numbers, provides findings from the 2019 Federal Reserve CDFI…
  • October 21, 2019
    Small businesses show strength in self-employment increases, proprietors’ income gains, job creation advances and births staying above deaths. Loan delinquency…
  • October 21, 2019
    FUND CI conducted research to identify the best practices of CDFIs that are recognized as being ahead of the curve…
  • October 8, 2019
    The nonprofit sector is a powerful economic engine in California, especially when it comes to employment and wages. The nonprofit industry…
  • October 4, 2019
    Agri-FoodTech is an emerging category within the food startup universe with enormous potential to impact critical issues from climate change…
  • September 27, 2019
    New Census figures released show rising income inequality across the state and millions of California residents who are struggling to…