In 2025, political volatility, economic pressure, rapid technological shifts, and burnout continued to reshape our landscape.
2026 marks a year of acceleration and inflection for the social sector. Leaders are being called to think differently about how decisions are made, how their organizations adapt, and how people are supported through change.
What worked before is no longer enough, but within this moment of change lies real opportunity to build organizations that are more resilient, adaptive, and aligned with their mission.
In this On the Pulse conversation, Fluxx leaders are joined by Trista Harris, Founder of Future Good, to explore the trends shaping the next era of the social sector and what leaders can do now to build resilience, adaptability, and long-term impact.
What You'll Learn:
Grounded in real-world experience and emerging patterns across the sector, this conversation will explore:
✅ A year of acceleration: Why 2026 is a pivotal moment for the social sector, and what it means to lead when the world is moving faster than our systems
✅ Moving out of freeze state: How boards and leadership teams can make braver, clearer decisions in moments of sustained uncertainty
✅ Building without waiting for clarity: How brave, faster decision-making becomes a strategic advantage in a world where volatility is no longer the exception
✅ AI as a structural shift: What AI truly means for the social sector, beyond the headlines, and how to use it wisely, ethically, and in service of human-centered work
✅ Joy as a strategy: Why rest, connection, and joy are becoming essential to resilience, performance, and mission success
✅ Future-proofing organizations: How leading teams are treating strategy as a daily practice rather than a static plan
💬 Plus: Live Q&A with the experts