The Issue Briefs are part of the SIF Pay For Success Process Evaluation.  The Social Innovation Fund commissioned Abt Associates to develop the following special topic briefs to provide practical insights on specific aspects of Pay for Success programming and assist stakeholders in making informed decisions as they explore and implement projects.
 
PFS in Health Care
This issue brief is intended to assist stakeholders and government agencies considering using PFS in health-related interventions. It identifies the motivations for using PFS financing models to support health-related interventions, the challenges involved, and early insights about using PFS models with health-related interventions.
 
PFS as an Impact Investment
This issue brief is intended to inform new and diverse investors about the benefits and challenges of financing PFS initiatives. It also provides valuable information for any PFS project implementers looking to educate or motivate current or potential investors about PFS.
 
PFS Financial Mechanisms
This issue brief focuses on how current Pay for Success projects across the country store, manage, and distribute capital using financial instruments and general accounting strategies.
 
Capacity Building for PFS Projects
This issue brief explores current Pay for Success project learnings related to capacity building and scale-up activities that are critical to meet the needs of service providers.

Further information

Program/Intervention
Best Practice Dissemination
Implementing Organization
CNCS Office of Research and Evaluation Commissioned Report
AmeriCorps Program(s)
Social Innovation Fund
Outcome Category
Nonprofit development
Study Type(s)
Summary Briefs
Researcher/Evaluator
Abt Associates
Published Year
2015