Giving Compass' Take:

• Van Jones interviews Laura Arnold, co-chair of Arnold Ventures, to explain how she invests in policy to make changes in criminal justice reform.

• Why is this model compelling? How can philanthropy that pursues policy reform make a difference? What are the barriers?

• Read more about the role of philanthropy in advocacy and policy.

Laura Arnold,Co-chair of Arnold Ventures, explains why philanthropy needs good policy to scale solutions, and where change is most needed today. Moderated by Van Jones of REFORM Alliance.

Van Jones: Laura Arnold, you have become one of the most impactful philanthropists at Arnold Ventures. You've decided to invest in policy. Why is policy the focus of your work?

Laura Arnold: Policy change is the lever that is going to lead to sustainable change.

Read the full article about how philanthropy invests in policy at Ford Foundation.