August 2026 - Newsletter - The Future Is Defined by Our Choices
Aug 07, 2026
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The Future Is Defined by Our ChoicesAugust 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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We’re excited to welcome Sidra Fatima and Sarita Turner to FutureGood as Visioning Strategists! Sidra brings more than 15 years of experience in urban planning, strategy, and community engagement, helping organizations navigate complex systems and build equitable, future-focused solutions. Sarita is a strategic advisor with over two decades of experience helping philanthropic institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies strengthen strategy, partnerships, and organizational capacity to drive lasting systems change. Together, they bring invaluable expertise and fresh perspectives to help FutureGood clients imagine and create bold futures. |
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FutureGood Friends and Clients in the News |
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Tonya Allen, President and CEO of the McKnight Foundation, will deliver the keynote address at Connecting Philanthropy & Community 2026. The annual gathering celebrates partnerships that strengthen philanthropy and advance more equitable futures for African American communities. |
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Congratulations to Rebecca Cokley, FutureGood Studio Alumna on her promotion to Program Director of U.S. Disability Rights at the Ford Foundation. Rebecca has helped advance support of disability rights and justice, strengthening philanthropy’s commitment to equity and inclusion. |
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After nearly 23 years of dedicated service, Patricia Starks-Faggett is retiring from the Minnesota Council on Foundations. Patricia played a vital role in strengthening the organization's financial, administrative, and HR operations, helping MCF navigate decades of growth and change. |
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FutureGood Visioning Strategist, Tracey Greene-Washington, has been named an International Book Awards Finalist in two categories for her book The ReSET: An Elevated Discipline of Pausing, Pivoting, and Forward Stance. Recognized for both its motivational impact and outstanding cover design, the book continues to inspire leaders to embrace reflection, resilience, and purposeful action. |
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Congratulations to Connie Archbold Robinson, FutureGood Studio Alumna on being named Georgetown University’s Fall 2026 Waldemar A. Nielsen Philanthropy Fellow. Connie will provide executive leadership coaching, mentor emerging philanthropic leaders, and advance research on strengthening community-centered philanthropy and donor engagement. |
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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 August 2026
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FutureGood Referral Program |
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Know a nonprofit or foundation that should be thinking more boldly about the future? Introduce us to a new client, and if they hire us, you'll receive a 5% referral fee. Learn more: FutureGood Referral Program |
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Check this out |
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The Third Wave of American Philanthropy |
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As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, philanthropy could see an unprecedented influx of new resources. This timely piece explores how the sector can prepare by investing in the talent, organizations, and infrastructure needed to turn this extraordinary opportunity into lasting public good. Read article> |
Philanthropy Can Learn From Black Women Building Reproductive Justice Futures |
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The Reproductive Justice Futurisms Think Tank highlights how Black women leaders are reimagining the future of reproductive justice through collaboration, research, innovation, and community leadership. It offers a compelling model for philanthropy to invest in long term partnerships and community rooted solutions that build more equitable and resilient futures. Read article> |
What If Effective Philanthropy Requires More Than Strategy? |
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In a new conversation from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO), Akilah Massey, GEO's Vice President of Programs, and Audrey Jordan explore how philanthropy can move beyond strategy alone by embracing deeper relationships, shared power, and authentic partnership with communities. Read article> |
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With Gratitude |
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FutureGood wants to extend thanks to our colleagues in the social sector who have referred our services. We appreciate you! |
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Monique Shaw PhD, MPH, CHES Senior Program Officer Robert Wood Johnson Foundation |
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