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Creators and creating (or recreating) democracy
The question is not if creators are the future of democracy. It is whether or not you and I have the agency, time, tools, and structures to fight for each other.…
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Creating for each other, not democracy
It's not about creators, it's about building the sustainable collaborative infrastructure that makes civic life accessible, irresistible, and meaningful for everyone.…
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Making your way in the world today takes everything you got
24 new Future Community Jobs for a world without social media.…
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If I ran your email program
A manifesto of sorts about care and joy and finding meaning in the work we do.…
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Five observations on year end fundraising
And a whole bunch of new Future Community Jobs to start the year.…
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This year is not completely broken. But, umm, WTF?
Welcome to Future Community in 2026. And welcome to the year of care, community, and a lot of working together. Let's go...…
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10 Predictions for 2026
What we’ll learn about community, communications, and change in 2026.…
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State of storytelling in 2026
If you think this year has been a lot just wait for 2026. And new jobs, a conversation about trust, predictions and more.…
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What's the storytelling?
Why storytelling for nonprofits starts with connection, depth, and understanding. Not reach or scale.…
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The Good Comms Collaborative, Creators, and a story about Freud
Solve for community by focusing on the people first.…
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Recap. Rewind. Read These.
Things you missed, forgot about or didn't even need from Future Community in 2025…
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Start making sense
Independent journalists and creators are helping people make sense of the world. Is your organization doing the same?…