Futurism in Giving Circles: How Collective Giving Innovates and Builds What’s Next Together

a webinar by Tracey Greene-Washington

Over the past two years, futurism has become a central theme in CoThinkk conversations, extending into every national giving circle space we have had the privilege to join. It is a lens that amplifies a long-standing practice within CoThinkk, where we constantly ask, “What could be possible if?” This type of curiosity, proximity to community and complex issues, and big dreaming has been normalized and has become a non-negotiable in every discussion and strategy. It serves as a powerful proxy for innovation and the power of collectiveness, setting the stage for the ongoing invitation and value proposition for CoThinkk members to proclaim that The Future is Ours, Take Your Seat, Be the Wave, and to embrace our role as co-architects of the future. A future influenced by a new era of post-Hurricane Helene rebuilding, a complex national and regional backdrop, and an evolved understanding of the power of collective giving and giving circles and their critical role as a thought partner, innovation and investment partner within and across the broader philanthropic sector as a critical lever for deeper impact across the country. 

Webinar date: Monday, September 14, 2026.