Nonprofits today face rising community needs, shifting funding landscapes, and increasing pressure on already stretched teams. In our Built to Serve webinar, Jody Immink explored these challenges, introduced the Operational Readiness Framework, and shared practical strategies to reduce strain, strengthen programs, and build long-term organizational resilience.

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

How governments and nonprofits can optimize forms, data, and eligibility to deliver programs faster, more equitably, and with full accountability. When public agencies and nonprofits manage critical community programs, the stakes are high. Families rely on timely aid, funders expect transparency, and staff often face overwhelming administrative tasks. That’s why we hosted our recent webinar, Deliver Programs Faster and Fairer: How to Optimize Forms, Data, and Eligibility.  Th

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

At FORWARD, we’re advancing innovation in public health because stronger, healthier communities can’t wait. That’s why we were honored to host a powerful conversation between Dr. Monica Soni , Chief Medical Officer at Covered California , and Aja Brown , former Mayor of Compton and Strategic Impact Partner at FORWARD, during our recent webinar, Healthcare Policy Innovation and the Power of Investment . Their discussion explored how Covered California is redefining what it mea

Across the country, cities are struggling to grow responsibly—without displacing the very residents who built their communities. In this episode of Beyond Bureaucracy, FORWARD’s Director of Client Services ,  Tahmina Martelly , sat down with Anita Allgood, VP of Single Family and Homeownership Services at Invest Atlanta  to discuss how the City of Atlanta is tackling this issue through the Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund Program. What Is the Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fun

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

“Working with FORWARD just makes [administering programs] a lot easier, I envision the Staples Red Button that says ‘Easy’ on it and...

“What Multnomah County has done, which is quite different from other places, is look at the problem from the perspective of the resident who needs the help rather than the perspective of the agency that delivers the help.”  Stephen Goldsmith, Derek Bok Professor of the Practice of Urban Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School Every year, billions in public aid go unclaimed. FORWARD  simplifies the application process for state and local assistance programs, ensuring efficient and