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How Local Governments Make Impact, Fast: The FUSE Connection

Most people don’t think of local government as fast-moving. But when cities and counties bring in the right partners, they can tackle big problems with surprising speed.

Moving Beyond Traditional Economic Development

As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Daniel Han (2018-19) worked with the City of Long Beach Economic Development Department to provide access to inclusive capital to minority- and women-owned small businesses in low-income communities. He created a comprehensive guide that lists...

FUSE Best Practices for Advancing Racial Equity: Three Ways Marketing Strategy Can Help Deliver Equitable Services

The Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services used private-sector micro-marketing segmentation practices to more effectively use data to target communities in need.

When the COVID-19 Crisis Hit, Here’s How FUSE Fellows Moved Into High Gear

FUSE fellows take on resilience support in health, housing, economic development, and more.

Beyond Shelter: San Francisco’s Holistic Approach to Caring for the Homeless

Improving health outcomes by considering all the needs of a patient.

The Lasting Impact of a FUSE Project

Culture change, collective learning, and catalyzing new ways of thinking are a few of the intangible yet valuable outcomes of our fellowship program.

The Local Government Breakthrough You (Probably) Haven’t Heard About

From Los Angeles to New York City, FUSE Executive Fellows are rolling up their sleeves alongside mayors, county executives, and local teams. They're not just there to consult; they're in the trenches, working to close racial gaps, improve public services...

The Virtuous Cycle of Revitalization and Small Business Growth

There are 415 counties across the nation that qualify as persistently-poor, and in these areas, the average poverty rate is 26%, compared to 11% in the Midwest, 8% in...

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