The CRA’s current operating model is not financially and operationally sustainable. While it has allowed the organization to deliver meaningful work, maintaining the level of research, analysis, and cross-sector engagement the CRA provides requires a more stable resource base. The pause creates dedicated time to address this—evaluating funding strategies, refining the long-term organizational model, and engaging stakeholders in shaping the path forward.

Producing the CRA’s weekly briefs and other materials requires significant ongoing effort. Conducting a serious strategic review—one that does justice to the challenge—while sustaining the full pace of operations is not feasible with the organization’s current resources. The pause creates the space to do this work thoughtfully rather than reactively.

Yes. The CRA remains an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit throughout the pause. The operational pause applies to content production and subscriber services only — the Board of Directors remains active and organizational governance continues normally.

Weekly briefs and other regular subscriber materials will be temporarily suspended during the pause period.

Paid tier subscribers will have their subscriptions automatically extended by three months from their current expiration date.

During the pause, rather than accepting new subscription payments, the CRA is asking interested supporters to submit a pledge of intent. When the CRA resumes operations, we will follow up with those who have pledged to confirm their subscription and send guidance on how to submit payment.

Yes. While regular briefs will be suspended, the CRA will send periodic updates to subscribers throughout the pause and will post updates on this website. Subscribers may also be invited to participate in input-gathering activities.

The intent is to resume operations, on or around June 22, 2026, with a clearer strategy and a more viable operational model in place. Subscribers will be notified directly by email ahead of that date. Updates will also be posted on the CRA website throughout the pause.

The goal of the pause is to position the CRA for a stronger and more sustainable future—not to wind down.

New subscriptions are welcome during the pause. However, active delivery of briefs and subscriber materials will begin when the CRA resumes operations. If you are interested in subscribing, please complete a subscription application.

While we’re not accepting funds during the pause, subscription and donation pledges help us understand prospective revenue as we plan. We’ll follow up on pledges towards the end of the operational pause.

The CRA will focus on:

• Evaluating sustainable funding and organizational models
• Assessing how subscribers and partners use CRA information products and where they provide the greatest value
• Identifying key gaps in cross-sector awareness and information sharing across California
• Refining the CRA’s multi-year strategy and implementation plan

The CRA will also actively engage with subscribers, partners, and other stakeholders to gather input during this period.

The CRA has been developing a multi-year strategy focused on deepening its analytical work, expanding horizon scanning for emerging risks with California implications, strengthening practical tools and resources for resilience professionals, and building more intentional cross-sector connections. The operational pause is an opportunity to seek to align the organization’s resources with that ambition.

There are three meaningful ways to support the CRA during this process:

1. Upgrade to a paid subscription. Increased subscription revenue is one of the most direct ways to strengthen the financial foundation the CRA needs to continue and grow its work. While we will not be accepting funds during this pause, we are asking for paid tier subscription pledges. This will provide us with information on prospective subscription revenue. Once we resume operations, we will reach out concerning commitment fulfillment.
2. Share your perspectives. Subscriber input is a central part of the strategic review. Over the coming weeks, we will be seeking input on how CRA materials are used, where important information gaps exist, and what a sustainable model for the organization could look like. Opportunities to provide input will be shared directly with subscribers.
3. Make an introduction. If you are aware of foundations, agencies, or organizations that might be interested in supporting the CRA’s mission, we welcome the connection. Please reach out to Monika Stoeffl at mstoeffl [@] CAresiliency.org

Based on our current assessment, sustaining and expanding the CRA’s work will require annual funding in the range of $400,000–$550,000 — the precise figure will be shaped by the strategic and organizational decisions made during the pause. What we know with confidence is that the current model is underfunded relative to the work, and closing that gap is the central challenge the pause is designed to address.

We welcome it. Please contact Monika Stoeffl at mstoeffl [@] CAresiliency.org and we will follow up promptly. Introductions to foundations, government agencies, private sector partners, or other organizations interested in supporting the CRA’s mission are genuinely valuable at this stage.

For questions or to share thoughts about the CRA’s future, please contact us.