May 2026 - Newsletter - The Future Is Worth Building
May 05, 2026
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The Future Is Worth BuildingMay 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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This powerful piece by Taifa Smith Butler, Dēmos President, how tax policy quietly shapes our communities, from who has access to opportunity to who is left behind. It’s a compelling look at how economic decisions define the future of our democracy. Read article> |
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FutureGood Friends and Clients in the News |
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We’re excited to share that Connie Archbold Robinson, a FutureGood Studio alum, will lead the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative San Diego, supporting nonprofits to navigate change and build stronger, more connected organizations. |
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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 May 2026
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Meet the 2026 Ubuntu Leadership Award Winners |
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The Minnesota Council on Foundations has announced the 2026 Ubuntu Leadership Award recipients, honoring leaders and organizations who embody “I am because we are.” This year’s Rooted and Rising theme celebrates leadership grounded in community, equity, and belonging. We’re especially proud to see Karyn Sciortino Johnson and Ted Chen, members of the FutureGood DEI Leaders Network, recognized among this year’s honorees, along with Headwaters Foundation for Justice, one of our valued partners. Their leadership is a powerful reminder that meaningful change is built together. Read article> |
AI and Democracy: Perspectives from an Emerging Field |
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What does AI mean for the future of democracy? This new report by the David and Lucille Packard Foundation explores how emerging technologies are accelerating both risks and opportunities, from deepening inequality to expanding participation and strengthening institutions. It’s a timely reminder that how we design, govern, and use AI will shape what comes next. |
The Missing Piece in Changing Systems: Nervous System Regulation |
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The Missing Piece in Changing Systems by FutureGood Strategist, Lynn Debilzen offers a powerful reminder: we can’t do long-term, strategic work when we’re stuck in constant urgency. The guide explores how nervous system regulation helps leaders move from reactive mode to future-focused thinking. A compelling reframe of what it takes to lead lasting change. Read the guide> |
What’s Ahead for Philanthropy |
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At a recent Regions Bank convening on the future of philanthropy, FutureGood Philanthropic Futurist Betsy Cohen shared a key insight: nonprofits will need to make hard choices about what’s core to their mission—and where collaboration can unlock new possibilities. |
