Denver Basic Income Project Releases
Guaranteed Income Playbook
Transformative Cash: A Playbook for Building a Guaranteed Income Program for Those Experiencing Homelessness is a comprehensive guide that empowers communities to launch guaranteed income initiatives tailored to those experiencing homelessness.
Based on the innovation of the Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP), this Playbook offers actionable insights, tools, and processes to replicate and adapt DBIP’s successful model across diverse settings.
A Message from the Team
We created this resource to reduce the learning curve by offering solutions for common challenges, such as:
Partnering with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs): Strategies for outreach and selecting appropriate partners, participant enrollment, and ongoing participant support.
Navigating Program Design: Insights into participant selection, determining cash transfer amounts, and managing funding.
Ensuring Sustainability: Guidance on research, evaluation, and securing funding to sustain and expand programs.
Strategic Communications: Provides tools and strategies for narrative change, engaging stakeholders, and managing external messaging to build public trust and support for guaranteed income initiatives.
What’s Inside
Section I. Design
Explores the foundational principles and iterative approach of DBIP, emphasizing participant-centered decision-making.
Offers tools for:
Establishing program structure and partnerships.
Defining goals and measuring impact through a theory of change.
Creating culturally responsive and equitable practices.
Highlights the importance of involving individuals with lived experience in the design process.
Section II. Implementation
Provides a step-by-step roadmap for program rollout, including:
Phased implementation timelines for CBOs.
Processes for participant enrollment, consent, and ongoing communication.
Policies for handling sensitive cases and ensuring program integrity.
Shares lessons learned, such as the value of maintaining direct relationships with participants.
Section III. Fundraising
Shares strategies for securing funding, such as:
Demonstrating impact to potential funders through early successes.
Building strong relationships with local government, philanthropic organizations, and community leaders.
Regularly updating stakeholders with progress reports and participant stories.
Offers tips on creating a compelling needs statement and leveraging reinvestment from key funders.
Section IV. Research
Outlines methods for measuring program success, including surveys and interviews.
Focus areas include:
Housing stability.
Financial well-being.
Physical and mental health.
Social networks and public service interactions.
Emphasizes the need for rigorous data collection to build credibility and refine program design.
Section V. Communications
Provides guidance on narrative change to challenge stigma and promote the value of guaranteed income.
Includes tools for external communications, such as:
Fact sheets, press release templates, and storytelling guides.
Strategies for engaging traditional media and managing negative press.
Centering participant dignity and autonomy in all messaging.
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Partner with Us to Transform Lives Through Guaranteed Income
The Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) invites you to leverage our expertise in designing and implementing transformative guaranteed income programs. With proven success in delivering financial stability to over 800 unhoused individuals, our comprehensive Playbook is just the beginning.
For organizations seeking tailored support, DBIP offers consulting services to guide you through:
Program Design: Crafting participant-centered, impactful pilots.
Implementation & Operations: Ensuring seamless processes from enrollment to evaluation.
Fundraising & Advocacy: Building compelling cases to secure funding.
Research & Evaluation: Driving credibility through rigorous evaluation.
Strategic Communications: Shaping narratives that garner support and trust.
Take the first step: schedule a free 30-minute exploratory call to discuss your vision and discover how we can help you build lasting impact in your community. Together, we can lower barriers and create pathways to stability and dignity for those most in need.
Contact us at hello@denverbasicincomeproject.org with questions.