Balancing Realism and Optimism: A Call for the Social Sector

In the social sector, we are constantly navigating two important, yet seemingly contradictory tasks: confronting the obstacles of today and dreaming of a better future. The work is difficult—disasters, inequality, and systemic challenges are real and pressing—but so is the potential for transformation. This delicate balance between being realistic about the hurdles we face and maintaining optimism for what’s ahead isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity.

That’s the driving idea behind FutureGood’s upcoming collaboration with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) in the Imagining 2025: What’s Next for Disaster Philanthropy? webinar. Trista Harris, President of FutureGood, and Brenda Camacho, CDP’s Chief Financial and Operations Officer, will engage in a conversation that emphasizes how to hold these two critical ideas together: addressing the complex realities on the ground while keeping space for dreaming big about the future.

As we work in fields like disaster relief and philanthropy, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day. Fires, floods, and crises don’t wait for long-term visioning. And yet, if we don’t make room for bold thinking—about the future we want, the solutions we can build, the progress we can inspire—we risk getting stuck in a cycle of reactive work. Join us for the conversation:

Webinar: Imagining 2025: What’s Next for Disaster Philanthropy?

Time: November 14, 1 p.m. EDT / 10 a.m. PDT

Presented by Trista Harris, President of FutureGood and philanthropic futurist

Moderated by Brenda Camacho, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Center for Disaster Philanthropy

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