October 2025 - Newsletter - The Future is Full of Possibility
Oct 07, 2025
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The Future is Full of PossibilityOctober 2025FutureGood 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 share that Christine Robinson and Surabhi Pandit have joined FutureGood as Visioning Strategists! At FutureGood, Surabhi Pandit and Christine Robinson bring deep experience and visionary leadership to help clients design equitable, future-ready strategies. Surabhi draws on over 15 years in philanthropy to build justice-centered approaches and collaborative funding initiatives, while Christine contributes more than 30 years of cross-sector expertise in grantmaking, evaluation, and equity-driven systems change. Help us welcome Christine and Surabhi, whose vision and strategy encourage FutureGood clients to create lasting impact. |
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FutureGood Friends and Clients in the News |
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Dr. Johanna Moya Fábreg joins El Buen Samaritano as the new Chief of Strategy, Innovation & Impact. In this role, Dr. Moya Fábregas will lead strategic efforts to advance equity, foster innovation, and strengthen impact in the community. Congratulations Johanna! |
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Mary Uran, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA). |
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Betsy Cohen, FutureGood Philanthropic Futurist, was recently highlighted in the Jefferson City News Tribune article, “Your Money: Giving to Charity.” |
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Upcoming Event at FutureGood |
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The Future Is Coming Fast: 2026 Predictions |
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Policy shifts, new technologies, and cultural changes are reshaping the nonprofit world faster than ever. Instead of being overwhelmed, leaders can harness these changes to fuel innovation and growth. Join Trista Harris, Philanthropic Futurist, on Thursday, November 6 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT for a webinar where she will share her 2026 predictions for nonprofits and philanthropy—insights that go beyond survival to uncover new opportunities for impact. Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 Time: 3pm ET / 2pm CT / 12pm PT/ |
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What is Futurism and Why Does it Matter Now? |
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Historians look back, but futurists look ahead—and that distinction is shaping how leaders plan in uncertain times. Chrissie Bonner, Visioning Strategist at FutureGood, thinks that Futurism isn’t about predicting what’s next—it’s about exploring possibilities and shaping today’s choices for a better tomorrow. Chrissie uses scenario planning and visual storytelling to help organizations turn overwhelm into clarity and vision into action. Read more> |
Damon Hewitt: Championing Free Speech for Nonprofits |
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Damon Hewitt, President of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, has led a pivotal legal battle defending nonprofit organizations' rights to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) without government interference. Hewitt emphasizes that supporting Black communities is not only lawful but essential for a just society. Read more> |
The Hidden Cost of Civic Leadership |
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Nonprofit and community leaders often carry immense responsibility—and too often, the personal toll goes unseen. From grassroots organizing to running agencies, these leaders pour themselves into communities, yet face exhaustion, stress, and systemic barriers. This reflection explores the unseen weight borne by those striving for justice and equity, and the urgent need to center community knowledge, long-term commitment, and humane systems alongside technical expertise. Read more> |
Funding Movements: Philanthropy’s Role in Care and Tax Justice |
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Families across the U.S. face underfunded, fragmented care systems—and philanthropy can help change that. By investing in advocacy, coalitions, leadership, and storytelling, funders can shift power to communities most affected and build systems that truly serve children and families. Innovative approaches, like Regional Care Power-Building Hubs, offer a roadmap for long-term impact and equity. Read more> |
