Arnold Ventures

Today, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) announced?NC?Community Colleges Boost, a?new program?designed to fast-track students into high-wage, high-demand careers?that will power North Carolina’s economy.?With support from Arnold Ventures, this evidence-based program builds on the nationally recognized CUNY ASAP model, which has doubled graduation rates?in multiple states. “Arnold Ventures?is excited to support?NC?Community Colleges Boost, and we have the utmost confidence in North Carolina’s ability to successfully implement this evidence-based program tailored to the unique needs and culture of North Carolina,” said?Kirby Smith, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Programs at Arnold Ventures. Read more about this initiative that's a game-changer for students and employers alike: https://lnkd.in/gmem-tDW

In "Episode One" of our brand new #criminaljustice newsletter, Joanna Abaroa-Ellison, MSW discusses Arnold Ventures' new partnership with Recidiviz, our latest #BRIDGEseries convening, and advocacy/policy updates from several states. Sign up for future newsletters here: https://lnkd.in/gysqkiEe

Exciting news- the AV Health Care Advocacy team is growing! Looking for someone to work on interesting topics with lots of smart (and fun) people. Reach out with any questions.

During a recent panel at the Value-Based Payment Summit, AV’s Erica Socker joined Matthew Fiedler, Avik Roy, Farzad Mostashari, and Kristen McGovern in discussing the challenges and possible solutions to address consolidation in health care, allowing more practices to remain independent. A key focus of the discussion: policy changes like site neutrality and physician payment reforms that would help independent practices thrive. More: https://lnkd.in/g4VCnbGU #hcvalueweek #HealthCare

Next week in Dallas, TBHF Legends John Arnold and Mark Cuban take the stage to discuss the future of healthcare at Creators 2025, sponsored by JPMorganChase. John Arnold, a 2022 Texas Business Hall of Fame Inductee, is the founder and co-chair of Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy dedicated to solving some of America’s toughest challenges through research and evidence-based solutions. From education and health to infrastructure and economic opportunity, John’s impact extends far beyond business. In addition to his philanthropy, John is co-founder and chairman of Grid United, working to modernize America’s power grid, and serves on the boards of Meta, Vanderbilt University, and more. Before our live conversation in Dallas, get inspired by John’s journey and passion for helping others.

Arnold Ventures is excited to welcome Abby O'Shea to our evidence-based family! Abby serves as a strategic partner and counsel to our Infrastructure Team, managing operations, projects, and strategic planning across housing, energy, transportation, and state capacity portfolios. Before joining AV, Abby spent four years working in the Biden-Harris administration, including roles in the CHIPS Program Office at the Department of Commerce, and the Office of Recovery Programs at the Department of the Treasury. Prior to her four years in government, she worked at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. #AVLife

High-tech tools are increasingly marketed to law enforcement, promising to enhance public safety and improve outcomes in the criminal justice system. Yet, many are deployed without sufficient evidence as to their actual effectiveness in reducing crime or improving safety. Arnold Ventures’ latest #BRIDGEseries convening brought together law enforcement, researchers, and practitioners to assess the real-world impact of these technologies. Through collaboration and rigorous evaluation, we aim to optimize resource allocation and ensure that law enforcement tools and technologies deliver measurable improvements in crime prevention and community safety.

Results for America (RFA) and the Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC) will be hosting a 7-part online Solutions Sprint exploring why and how to implement effective and efficient ability-to-pay (ATP) assessments in courts. This hands-on workshop is designed for court stakeholders and advocates interested in implementing ability-to-pay assessments, payment plans, and/or community service or alternatives to fines and/or fees. Stakeholders who work with courts that assess fines and fees for ordinance, traffic or criminal violations are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to municipal, administrative, trial and specialty courts. View the full application, including eligibility requirements here: https://lnkd.in/gra27yfR

Join The Budget Lab at Yale for a webinar on Thursday, February 27, 12:00 p.m. EST. REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eqwn5A3X As the debate over the potential expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) begins, The Budget Lab will host a series of discussions to provide context on the upcoming policy changes and their fiscal impact. Axios’ Chief Economic Correspondent Neil Irwin will moderate a discussion with: - Natasha Sarin Professor of Law, Yale Law School and President, The Budget Lab at Yale - George Callas, Executive Vice President of Public Finance, Arnold Ventures - Brendan Duke Senior Director for Economic Policy, Center for American Progress. https://lnkd.in/eqwn5A3X

Curious about the latest opportunities from our Evidence and Evaluation team? We had a conversation with the team's vice president Andrew Bacher-Hicks about their two new #RFPs. These initiatives aim to build on Arnold Ventures' past research investments and equip policymakers with the insights needed to identify, implement, and scale impactful programs and interventions for the American public. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gpY73ZqC