OAKLAND FUND PLAYBOOK
The Oakland Fund Playbook is a place-based guide to investing in underestimated people and places by first listening to, and co-creating with, community power builders. The playbook is structured around three pillars: Capital Structuring, Community Engagement & Trust-Based Outreach, and Data-Driven Impact Optimization. Each section highlights stories to inform and inspire future place-based efforts, as well as a User Guide with questions and resources for practitioners.
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When designing any loan fund – but especially one charging no fees and 0% interest to borrowers – it is also critical to correctly price all the costs associated with the fund. Pillar 1: Capital Structuring, showcases how a creating place-based, restorative Fund is as much art as it is science.
Those who are closest to the problem are closest to the solution. Pillar 2: Community Engagement & Trust Based Outreach, showcases how a community-centered approach – enabled by deep partnerships with trusted, local community organizations – can ensure that capital investments are truly meeting the needs of historically underestimated communities.
Working in tandem with community partners, mapping and analytics are used to ensure place-based Funds are deployed in communities where they will have the highest impact. Beyond zip codes, we are visualizing neighborhood data to maximize loans to people and places who were historically excluded from the financial system.
CAROLYN JOHNSON
Chief Executive Officer, East Oakland Black Cultural Zone
“This playbook is a testament to the transformative power of partnership and trust-building, for what is possible if we first listen deeply to those most financially excluded, and co-create from, and with, the community for societal change.”
GOOD JOBS JOURNEY
The “Good Jobs Journeys” document meticulously explores strategies to bolster economic mobility through small businesses, focusing on elevating employment standards, especially for entrepreneurs from BIPOC communities. It delves into obstacles and opportunities in enhancing job quality and fostering economic progress.
Using a blend of data analysis, surveys, and qualitative research, the document reveals key factors influencing job quality improvements within small enterprises, emphasizing the link between profitability and job standards, particularly in BIPOC-led firms. Additionally, it addresses the complex relationship between business performance and growth in creating quality jobs, especially in blue-collar sectors. The report offers actionable insights, recommendations, and best practices for stakeholders, advocating for innovative approaches, data-driven decisions, and collaborative efforts to drive economic mobility and create sustainable pathways to wealth for all workers.
PCV 2024 Good Jobs Journey Report
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