Modern program administration in 2026 is about delivering public and nonprofit programs that are faster to launch, easier to access, compliant by design, and transparent in outcomes—despite tighter budgets and rising accountability demands.

The most common operational bottlenecks nonprofits face include manual intake, fragmented data, slow eligibility reviews, reporting fire drills, and staff burnout. These issues can be addressed through clearer workflows, centralized systems, automation of routine tasks, and better use of data to support decision-making and accountability.

Learn a practical framework governments and nonprofits use to launch community programs in weeks. Covers intake, eligibility, compliance, reporting, and real examples from agencies nationwide.

A replicable model for school foundations and nonprofits supporting families in crisis

How nonprofit leaders can simplify reporting, build trust, and prove impact without overwhelming their teams.

Learn how governments and nonprofits can simplify eligibility determination to reduce staff burden, accelerate program delivery, and improve accuracy and accountability.

Learn how governments and nonprofits can design inclusive, multilingual, mobile-friendly forms that improve access, reduce staff burden, and build trust with communities.

The Los Angeles County Empower_u Program  is breaking new ground in providing direct relief to residents at risk of displacement. Partnering with community-based organizations like Project Peacemakers , the program connects vulnerable residents—including survivors of domestic violence—to critical financial resources and supportive services. In this webinar, you’ll hear firsthand how Empower_u and Project Peacemakers are transforming access to assistance for Angelenos, and wha

Maria is a busy mother to a 6-year-old, a full-time worker, and a breast cancer survivor. With so much on her plate, managing childcare, health issues, and daily life, she needed a way to access support quickly and easily. That’s where the  Multnomah Common Application  came in, allowing her—and thousands of others—to apply for up to 20 different programs with just one application. “I’m a mother, I’m a PTA member, a community member, I work full time, I’m also a breast cancer

Local government leaders face an ongoing challenge: delivering essential programs with constrained budgets and limited staff. As community needs grow and funding remains tight, agencies must find innovative ways to enhance efficiency, optimize workforce resources, and modernize service delivery. The good news? With the right strategies, technology, and partnerships, government agencies can streamline operations, reduce administrative burdens, and maximize public impact. In t

Why Philanthropy Is Emerging as a Key Player in Disaster Relief When disaster strikes, communities by default look to the government for help. But as climate-fueled crises grow in scale and frequency across the U.S. (and globally)—from wildfires to floods to extreme heat—the reality in practice tells a different story. It’s not always government that deploys support first. It’s oftentimes philanthropy. Foundations and donor collaboratives are increasingly becoming the new fir

Running a public program with limited staff and growing demand?  You’re not alone.  For governments and nonprofits, the challenge isn’t just delivering services—it’s doing it faster, smarter, and more equitably without adding administrative burden. In our recent webinar, “Scaling Impact, Not Overhead: Smarter Operations for Government and Nonprofit Programs,” FORWARD’s Senior Program Systems Strategist, Em Coffman , walks through best practices and technology solutions to hel