Initiatives
We build partnerships with government and universities, promote innovation in public service education, drive research on effective government, and inspire others with the story of Paul Volcker's commitment to public service.

Featured Initiatives

Educate
Deans Summit
The Deans Summit propels innovation among schools of public service and the field of public service education writ large.

Connect
Government to University Initiative
The Government to University Initiative (G2U) is a collaborative network of government, university, and nonprofit partners dedicated to connecting rising leaders to government careers.
Educate
Next Generation Service Corps
The Next Generation Service Corps inspires and prepares college students to serve their communities and nation.

Empower
Promoting Diversity in Public Service
Only through the inclusion and elevation of diverse perspectives can government identify and act on the best solutions to our nation’s most complex challenges. At the Volcker Alliance, we believe that our democracy’s vitality depends on the education and training of a diverse pool of public servants...

Empower
Public Finance
The Volcker Alliance works to encourage and enable sound budgeting, transparent financing, and fiscal sustainability at all levels of government.

Empower
Richard Ravitch Public Finance Initiative
The Richard Ravitch Public Finance Initiative seeks to catalyze federal action to improve state and local budget practices that present looming risks to the federal system and economy.
Other Current Initiatives

Future Leaders of Schools of Public Service
Future Leaders of Schools of Public Service
The goal of the Future Leaders of Schools of Public Service initiative is to create more racially and ethnically diverse leadership in schools of public service.

Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award
Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award
The objective of the Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award is to open the door to careers in public service and help NextGen Service Corps students gain vital skills to better serve their communities and nation.
Truth and Integrity in Government Finance
Truth and Integrity in Government Finance
The Truth and Integrity in Government Finance initiative is a multiyear study of state and local budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal practices across the United States.

University Leadership Council on Diversity and Inclusion in International Affairs
University Leadership Council on Diversity and Inclusion in International Affairs
The University Leadership Council connects academic leaders of top US graduate schools in international affairs and public policy, enabling them to engage with one another and share strategies for fostering attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion at their respective institutions.