California Forward

Our organization is a statewide organization representing the sector of Other Regional Stakeholders. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CA FWD leads a statewide movement, bringing people together across communities, regions and interests to improve government and create inclusive, sustainable growth for everyone. CA FWD is driven by the belief that collective action will help ensure the economic, environmental and social prosperity of all people. CA FWD, and members of its California Stewardship Network, were instrumental in informing the creation of CERF and have helped partners throughout the state advance inclusive regional economic development planning processes. CA FWD has the expertise to help catalyze, convene and empower regional efforts to help create and achieve a prosperous, investment-worthy vision that reflects the triple-bottom line.