Webinars
Resources to Help You Deliver More Impact
Running programs in the public and nonprofit sector is harder than ever—budgets are tight, compliance requirements are strict, and staff are stretched thin. The FORWARD Resource Hub brings you the knowledge and tools you need to navigate these challenges with confidence.
Closing the Navigation Gap: Connecting More Clients to the Right Resources With the Team You Have
A One Front Door model is an operational approach in which clients access all of an organization’s programs through a single, coordinated entry point, rather than navigating separate intake processes for each program.
Jun 18 2 min read
Why One Front Door Matters for Nonprofit Stability
Mar 26 9 min read
Building Nonprofit Capacity in a Time of High Demand and Funding Uncertainty
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.
Dec 10 7 min read
Smarter Nonprofit Reporting: How to Strengthen Funder Confidence and Simplify Impact Measurement
How nonprofit leaders can simplify reporting, build trust, and prove impact without overwhelming their teams.
Oct 30 6 min read
How to Optimize Forms, Data, and Eligibility
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.
Sep 30 2 min read
Transforming Cash Aid Delivery: Where Community Partnerships Meet Cutting-Edge Technology
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.
Aug 20 1 min read
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.
Aug 20 3 min read
How Atlanta Is Preserving Legacy Homeownership Through Equitable Policy and Community Trust
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.
Aug 19 3 min read
Scaling Government and Nonprofit Programs Without Increasing Overhead
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.
Jul 19 2 min read
Strategies and Tools to Increase Government Operational Efficiency Across Verticals
“Working with FORWARD just makes [administering programs] a lot easier, I envision the Staples Red Button that says ‘Easy’ on it...
Nov 13 1 min read
Enhance Public Assistance Access: Strategies to Transform Eligibility and Enrollment
“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 effective service delivery.
Oct 16 1 min read