April 2026 Newsletter - The Future Is What We Practice
Apr 08, 2026
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The Future Is What We PracticeApril 2026FutureGood is a consultancy focused on helping visionary leaders build a better future. Through DEI consulting, strategic visioning, keynotes, retreats, and online learning, FutureGood helps thought leaders (like you!) to deploy futurism. |
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The Johnson Center marks the tenth edition of its 11 Trends in Philanthropy report with a reflective look back at the past decade. In a time of rapid change and uncertainty, this year’s report explores the enduring shifts and lessons shaping the sector, inviting philanthropy to learn from the past, ask better questions, and move forward with clarity, curiosity, and intention. Read more> |
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FutureGood Friends and Clients in the News |
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Jerry L. Hawkins, FutureGood Strategist, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Chicago United for Equity (CUE). Jerry, a Chicago native, previously worked for the Chicago Urban League and Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation, and has been grounded in doing racial equity work throughout his career. |
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Lita Ugarte Pardi, FutureGood Studio Alumni, has been named the Executive Director of Moving in the Spirit. |
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Rip Rapson, President and CEO of The Kresge Foundation, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Council on Foundations' Distinguished Service Award, the highest individual honor bestowed by the national philanthropic membership organization. |
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Sha-Kim Wilson, Vice President, Business Development at Tides and FutureGood Studio alumna, named a Lifting As We Climb honoree by the Cedarmore Corporation. |
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Dr. Brittany Lewis published a new book "Building a New Table: A Community Centered Handbook for Transformative Social Change". |
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FutureGood Events Calendar |
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FutureGood's events calendar is your central place to see what’s coming next, from upcoming Q&A and live webinars. For April 2026
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How U.S. Nonprofits and Foundations Are Responding to Threats |
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Nonprofits across the U.S. are facing unprecedented demand, while foundations are stepping in with grants and resources. A new fall 2025 study by the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofit leaders overwhelmingly say recent federal actions are straining their organizations. Many are responding with innovative collaborations and strategic efforts, including litigation, to protect their communities, but leaders say more support from funders is urgently needed. Read report> |
From Mismatched to Derailed: Where Does Philanthropy Stand? |
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New research from the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE) shows a troubling trend: funding for communities of color and racial justice is falling back a decade, even as needs soar. Between 2019 and 2023, overall institutional giving grew 44%, but the share devoted to communities of color dropped to just 6.8%, lower than 2014 levels. Movement leaders warn that this retreat leaves communities under unprecedented pressure amid attacks on equity, democracy, and civil society. Derailed examines the data, reveals the consequences of fear-driven philanthropy, and calls on funders to recommit to long-term, systemic support. Read report> |
St. Louis mentors reveal how they navigate high-stakes decisions and career obstacles |
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Ahead of St. Louis Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday, six women business leaders shared insights on navigating high stakes decisions and career growth. Betsy Cohen, philanthropic futurist at FutureGood, emphasizes playing the long game, building skills, and managing teams with both humans and AI. Known for mentoring and connecting others, she inspires leaders to create impact while staying true to their values. Read article> |
