Omidyar Network is reimagining capitalism—and rewriting the story of national prosperity.

Informed by deep research, our interactive narrative playbook developed in partnership with Avalanche Insights for the Omidyar grantee network is empowering Capitol Hill changemakers to start new conversations that shift perspectives about our government, our tax dollars and our shared future.

Our research and data analysis led us to defining insights:

What would help policy wonks loosen up a little?

Omidyar grantees work to advance new ideas about our economy through the private, nonprofit and public sectors. They take their duty seriously—and rightly so—but that seriousness shouldn’t stifle their imagination. We crafted an interactive guide for grantee partners that situates the data-rich graphs and strategy synopses they’ve come to expect next alongside surprising GIFs, memes and illustrations. The end result: A playful playbook that shows policy experts how to translate economic jargon into plainspoken, powerful narratives that transform attitudes about federal spending.

Where can we unearth common ground?

From Capitol Hill to local communities, new connections can revive our national economy.

Austerity is more than a narrative framework, it’s an economic force that has shaped landscapes, skylines, and the trajectory of individual lives. Through rigorous research, A—B and Omidyar have identified how new federal investment narratives can be even more formative for American communities. As part of our collaborative approach, we presented this playbook to a group of congressional staffers, and now, they’re part of a growing rank of leaders inspiring their constituents to reconsider how our nation should redistribute resources toward our common goals.

The interactive playbook concludes with a quiz, allowing users to test their retention and comprehension of research insights and narrative strategies.