Expect the unexpected:
Empowering leaders to unlock organizational brilliance.
The Forecast Calls for Change
Velocity of Change
Foundations and nonprofits focus on building brighter futures. Yet the world is changing at a skyrocketing pace. Nonprofits, foundations and community organizations urgently need tools and insights to prepare and adapt.
Depth of Uncertainty
COVID-19 and global events demonstrate that organizations must prepare for a wider range of potential futures. Leaders need to go beyond short term planning to tap into deep knowledge and resilience on their teams. The only way to build the future we want is to paint a bold vision, enlist allies, and take daring action.
Breadth of Impact
Nonprofits and foundations are increasingly challenged to demonstrate the measurable and meaningful impact of their investments. There is a growing need for strategies and tools for evidence-based decision making, collaboration, innovation and risk-taking.
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Future-Proofing: Safeguard your organization against unforeseen risks and capitalize on emerging trends.​
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Innovation Strategy: Foster a culture of creativity and proactive problem-solving within your team.
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Donor Engagement: Craft compelling narratives that connect your mission to the future, inspiring greater support.
Make Your Own Future
Future-Ready Services
Designed for nonprofits, foundations & community organizations.
What People Say
Carina Black,
Executive Director NNIC
I've participated in a few strategic retreats over the years, but somehow this process was more engaging and more thoughtful than any! The future-oriented agenda and the encouraging facilitation made that happen. Now I have some very clear ideas about what we must do to succeed/thrive in the many possible scenarios to come. Thank you!
Susan Clark
Gebser Labs Facilitator
We were delighted to participate in an exploration of "future artifacts." Participants used imaginal thinking to experience the future that also exists in the current moment in a powerful way. Exploring how an actual object would be functioning and interacting inside that future world could then open us up more for our current time. The process facilitated deep conversations and emotional connections.
Alison Gaulden, Director of Programming PRSA
Elisa brings her extensive experience in running nonprofits and building coalitions, lending keen insight for boards to go beyond planning next year’s tasks. Her approach afforded us the courageous and in-depth conversations we needed to chart a course for NNIC, no matter what the future holds.