MISSION
PURPOSE
Finding solutions to the economic hardship confronting millions of Americans
Through the ongoing exchange of ideas, research and data, Spotlight informs the policy debate around reducing poverty and increasing opportunity in the United States.
Focus Areas
Spotlight explores the many forces that shape poverty and opportunity, from economic policy and education to health, race, gender and geography.
These interconnected issues reveal how diverse identities and systems influence the path to economic mobility
To submit research articles or to inquire about posting a commentary on a particular issue, please contact Bill Nichols at WNichols@fedcap.org
About Us
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity was launched in October 2007 by major U.S. foundations to encourage nonpartisan debate during the 2008 campaign season about policy approaches to addressing poverty and expanding opportunity.
Today, Spotlight continues to serve as a platform for ongoing dialogue on how best to meet the needs of those who have fallen into poverty, as well as those who have long struggled to achieve economic mobility.
Public figures across the political spectrum contribute to its exclusive commentary section, participate in webcasts, and rely on Spotlight’s one-stop resource for the latest news, research, data, and analysis on poverty and opportunity.
Managed by
For general and/or media inquiries or to submit a commentary, contact Bill Nichols at WNichols@fedcap.org
Our Team
Bill Nichols
Editor
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Jim Malatras
Contributor
Journalist Partners
Spotlight has partnered with the following organizations to produce poverty-related original journalism.
Driving the national conversation around economic mobility
Spotlight is the signature initiative of The Fedcap Group’s Community Impact Policy Institute, the organization’s internal think tank focused on evidence-based policymaking, applied research, and public-sector policy innovation.