Shaping the Future: Reflections and Challenges

In this episode of Future Now, IFTF Executive Director Marina Gorbis speaks with Art Taylor, President and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance (give.org). They discuss how Art first discovered futures thinking and how it transformed his approach to leading one of the nation's top charity evaluators. Art explains how attending IFTF's Foresight Essentials workshop opened his eyes to new ways of thinking about strategy and planning. Since then, he has applied foresight tools across his work, from planning retreats to mapping future shifts. Marina and Art explore how integrating futures thinking into nonprofit strategy can build resilience, reveal new opportunities, and provide a sense of agency in shaping the future. Notable Quotes: "If you're prepared for change, it's not a crisis. It's a good thing, you can take advantage of more opportunities." - Art on the value of futures thinking "If we're not going to fight for a better future, why are we here?" - Art calling for "urgent optimism" in how nonprofits approach the future