In a new episode of Untapped Philanthropy, futurist Trista Harris joins hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantonio to explore how the social sector can prepare for an increasingly uncertain future. Drawing on her work at Future Good, Trista reframes futurism as a practical discipline rooted in foresight, preparation, and choice.
The conversation examines how nonprofits and funders can move from reacting to disruption toward shaping long-term impact. From managing volatility and misinformation to engaging thoughtfully with emerging technologies, including AI, Trista shares why values, governance, and human-centered leadership are essential in moments of rapid change.
Together, Kerrin, Tim, and Trista discuss the importance of scenario planning, long-term vision, and collective sensemaking, along with why hope and imagination remain strategic assets for the sector.
Listen to the full episode of Untapped Philanthropy to hear Trista Harris’s insights and examples in her own words.
Continue the conversation: Trista Harris will also be joining Fluxx for an upcoming Pulse webinar, where she’ll go deeper into how futurism, foresight, and long-term thinking can help leaders navigate uncertainty in real time.
Learn more and register here: https://www.fluxx.io/pulse-webinar-jan-2026
For more from Trista Harris, visit https://www.wearefuturegood.com/.
Download the transcript here.
Tim Sarrantonio has launched The Generosity Spectrum, an educational gaming company focused on helping nonprofit leaders explore generosity, identity, and motivation through hands-on learning. The work blends research, play, and systems thinking to create practice spaces where people can learn together in more human ways. To learn more about the thinking behind the company and where it’s headed, listeners can subscribe to Tim’s LinkedIn newsletter.
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