February 2026 - Newsletter - The Future is Ours to Shape
Feb 10, 2026
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The Future Is Ours to ShapeFebruary 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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Chronicle of Philanthropy | Philanthropy Must Stand Up for Minneapolis — and Our Country |
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In a powerful reflection, Tonya Allen, President of the McKnight Foundation, calls on philanthropy to act boldly in the face of escalating threats to democracy and civil liberties. Drawing on her firsthand experience in Minnesota, she makes the case that foundations have both the independence and responsibility to tell the truth, mobilize resources, and lead when other parts of society cannot. Read Article here> |
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FutureGood Friends and Clients in the News |
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Marcus Owens, Principal Consultant at Nawe inc and FutureGood Studio Alumnus been appointed to serve as the next Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment for the City of Saint Paul! |
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Laverne McCartney Knighton, UNCF Director, has been named as a recipient of the 2026 MLK Legacy Award. This honor celebrates her leadership and service in advancing the values of justice, equity, and community impact that reflect the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
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Hilda Vega, VP Philanthropic Knowledge & Practice at Hispanics in Philanthropy and FutureGood Studio Alumna , joined the board of EDGE Funders Alliance. |
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Sha-Kim Wilson, FutureGood Studio Alumna, been promoted to Vice President of Business Development at Tides. |
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Nonoko Sato, President & CEO at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has been appointed to the National Council of Nonprofits Board of Directors. |
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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 February 2026
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Navigating Disruption while keeping
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In a new Candid article, Trista Harris examines how nonprofits and foundations can navigate ongoing disruption while staying anchored to long-term mission goals. She outlines a future-proofing approach for 2026 that combines long-term visioning, adaptive three-year planning, and close attention to the trends reshaping the social sector. Learn more> |
Help Shape the Second Edition of FutureGood Book |
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Trista Harris is working on the second edition of FutureGood Book, and your input can make a difference! - If you’ve read the book, what should change? What was missing? What ideas need clarifying? Email us at [email protected] - If you haven’t read it yet, a free copy is available—just sign up at www.wearefuturegood.com |
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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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Ryan Ginard Head of Sector Development and Innovation |
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Ron Williams Partner |
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