Our Approach
We unite social entrepreneurs and policymakers
America Forward takes a multipronged approach to advance a public policy agenda that promotes equity, fosters innovation, rewards results, catalyzes cross-sector partnerships, and translates local impact into national change. Our approach includes:
Lead Collective Advocacy
The America Forward Coalition develops innovative policy proposals and advocates for a collective policy agenda in the areas of early, K-12, and post-secondary education; economic mobility & workforce development; social innovation & evidence-based policy; and civic participation & national service.
Build Capacity for Sustainable Policy Work
America Forward partners with Coalition organizations and network partners to help build their advocacy, policy and systems change capacity, and foster cross-sector collaborative learning opportunities through the America Forward Advocacy Institute.
Amplify the Voice of Social Innovation
America Forward supports strategies that spread the reach of social innovation policy through thought leadership, events and external partnerships, communications, and public education materials.