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Common Future

A network of leaders (re)building an economy that includes everyone.

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  Lauren Paul, Common Future · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Introducing our new economic justice policy playbook

Introducing our new economic justice policy playbook Nonprofits can translate the needs and opportunities of the communities they serve for policy change John, In the face of ongoin…
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  Common Futurists · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 5:59 PM

You're Invited: Futurists live chat with Natalie Foster

You're Invited: Futurists live chat with Natalie Foster Economic flourishing is possible. Join us to learn more. John, At Common Future we hold a core belief that, in order to achie…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Meet the Accelerator Cohort

Meet the Accelerator Cohort Ten Black and Latina-Led organizations building an equitable economy. John, We believe that to achieve an economy where power is accessib…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Moving from extraction to inclusion - vote to see our ideas at SOCAP

Moving from extraction to inclusion - vote to see our ideas at SOCAP Cast your votes by April 14. John, As a member of our community, we wanted to let you know that fi…
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  Lauren Paul, Common Future · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Calling all nonprofits working on economic solutions

Calling all nonprofits working on economic solutions We want to hear from you. John, At Common Future, we're noticing that nonprofits are engaging less and less in advocacy and poli…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM

A better banking system is possible

A better banking system is possible We partnered with Next City to uplift innovative solutions John, It’s no secret that mainstream banking isn’t working for all of us. Inflation, d…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Common Future's 2023 Annual Report

Common Future's 2023 Annual Report Reflecting on our wins and recommitting to racial equity John, In 2023, Common Future has continued to build power from within—bol…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Can the four-day workweek become widespread?

Can the four-day workweek become widespread? Capitalizing on labor movement momentum to achieve better work-life balance for all. John, The last time our country saw…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 5:25 PM

The backlash is real, but progress is possible

The backlash is real, but progress is possible We can all be a part of creating an equitable economy. John, We want to level with you: 2023 has been a challenging year for those of us doing racial…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 5:19 PM

What does it mean to be a Futurist?

What does it mean to be a Futurist? We have an opportunity for you to engage with economic justice content in a new way. John, We believe that taking …
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  Common Future · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM

One Week Left! Apply to the Accelerator Cohort!

One Week Left! Apply to the Accelerator Cohort! Don’t miss your chance to secure $50k in unrestricted funding for your organization John, Thank you so much for your i…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 11:14 PM

Our investment strategy in action

Our investment strategy in action Breaking down our approach to sharing economic power and modeling what we want to see. John, At a time when philanthropic dollars i…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Our Accelerator: Breaking Barriers to Economic Justice

Our Accelerator: Breaking Barriers to Economic Justice Discover how we're taking a stand against economic injustice with our latest announcement. John, In communities…
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  Jennifer Njuguna, Common Future · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 5:59 PM

An introduction

An introduction Our thoughts on the political climate and the need for transformation, innovation, and solidarity. Hi John, I’m Jennifer Njuguna, one of the co-CEOs at Common Future. We recently announced a big cha…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 3:29 PM

CEO Transition - Announcing our new co-leadership model

CEO Transition - Announcing our new co-leadership model Co-CEOs Jessica Feingold, Jennifer Njuguna, and Sandhya Nakhasi take the helm Dear John, The last few years have been defined by change—both globally and loca…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 11:29 PM

What should an equitable financial system look like?

What should an equitable financial system look like? Recent bank failures show the need for institutions to center the needs of our communities. John, In the last few weeks, we’ve seen the failure of three U.S. ban…
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  Eric Horvath, Common Future · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 8:59 PM

You’re Invited: How Common Future and community partners are supporting BIPOC small businesses with flexible capital

You’re Invited: How Common Future and community partners are supporting BIPOC small businesses with flexible capital Our community-rooted approach to revenue-based financing can support economic growth in historically-excluded communities. …
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  Common Future · [email protected]
January 3, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Power, Ownership, and Choice

Power, Ownership, and Choice In 2022, after years of saying the system was broken, we charted a new path forward. Dear John,  First and foremost, best New Year’s wishes from all of us at Common Future. We enter 2023 invigorated to…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Giving Tuesday: Negotiation is Power

Giving Tuesday: Negotiation is Power Power, Ownership and Choice are fundamental for justice, and much needed in grant agreements Dear John, Giving Tuesday signals both an exciting yet exhausting time of year for n…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Acting on our Vision for an Equitable Economy

Acting on our Vision for an Equitable Economy Learn how our acquisition of CCL, Policy Incubator, Accelerator, and investment in SOCAP support building an equitable economy.   View this email in your browser …
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  Lauren Paul, Common Future · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 8:19 PM

Join us on 9/27 to hear from our Policy Entrepreneurs

Join us on 9/27 to hear from our Policy Entrepreneurs We're hosting a webinar entitled "Policy Entrepreneurship: Charting a New Path Forward For Inclusive Economic Policy". John, You’re invited to join us for an e…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Labor and the Future of Work

Labor and the Future of Work Exploring unionization, four-day work weeks, compensation audits, small business jobs and more for our September Newsletter View this email in your browser Dear John, Acro…
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  Lauren Paul, Common Future · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 4:44 PM

Introducing four groundbreaking policy entrepreneurs

Introducing four groundbreaking policy entrepreneurs The same old stale policy ideas won’t solve economic inequality. So we’re trying something different. John, Here’s something that may not surprise you: Economic policy does not…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Incubate, Co-Create, Fund and Influence

Incubate, Co-Create, Fund and Influence A spotlight on Common Future’s inner workings and strategies to transform our economy  ●  July 2022  Allison Jones, Vice President of Brand & Storytelling Dear John, La…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Getting Back to the Roots of Social Justice

Getting Back to the Roots of Social Justice A June spotlight on the economic justice stories we still need to tell within the context of Juneteenth and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights ●  June  2022  Cristina Díaz Bord…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 9:48 PM

AAPI Solidarity, Heritage, and an Inclusive Economy

AAPI Solidarity, Heritage, and an Inclusive Economy A spotlight on AAPI solidarity, past and present, how racist policies fights against an inclusive economy, and stories from our our AAPI team members AAPI Solidarity, Heritage, and an Inclusive…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Common Future's Next Big Bet

Common Future's Next Big Bet We’ve combined forces with Uncharted. • May 5 2022 Since 2001, we’ve been on a mission to build economic power and wealth in communities most adversely impacted by racial and economic …
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April 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM

On Receiving the Skoll Award for Social Innovation

On Receiving the Skoll Award for Social Innovation CEO Rodney Foxworth reflects what this means for us, and all that is to come is Awarded the 2022 Skoll Award for Social Innovation • APRIL 4, 2022 …
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March 28, 2022 at 7:57 PM

Reflecting on 2 Years of COVID-19

Reflecting on 2 Years of COVID-19 March Spotlight on labor, childcare, and how the pandemic has shaped our economy Reflecting on 2 Years of COVID-19 and How it Has Shaped Our Economy ●  MARCH  2022  …
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  Common Future · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 7:57 PM

How a History of Stolen Land Shapes Us Today

How a History of Stolen Land Shapes Us Today Our February Spotlight on Land, Wealth, and Ownership February 2022 How a History of Stolen Land Shapes Us Today Olayinka Credle, Program Director Dea…
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January 31, 2022 at 5:34 PM

We’ve Come a Long Way. We Have Much Further to Go

We’ve Come a Long Way. We Have Much Further to Go Reflecting on 2021, and sharing what we have in store for 2022 January 2022 We’ve Come a Long Way. We Have Much Further to Go Cristina Diaz Borda, Digital Content …
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November 30, 2021 at 4:51 PM

Giving Tuesday: Move Collectively, Build Things

Giving Tuesday: Move Collectively, Build Things Each year on Giving Tuesday many of us prepare for what is both an exciting yet exhausting time of year. Appeals, asks, campaigns, and more... November 2021 Giving Tuesday: Move Collectively, Build Things …
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October 27, 2021 at 6:45 PM

360 Degrees of Justice

360 Degrees of Justice In this issue, you'll see how we weave justice into our approach to storytelling, into our decision to adopt a four-day work week & more! October 2021 360 Degrees of Justice  …
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September 30, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Witnessing Community Power

Witnessing Community Power A common question in the face of inequity is often, “What can be done?” I consider myself lucky in that I rarely ask myself that question... September 2021 Witnessing Community Power …
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  Common Future · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 7:58 PM

Expansive experimentation

Expansive experimentation Building a better way, looking at how we experiment, use data, and work together in our work. August 2021 Expansive Experimentation Building a Better Way, Looking at How We Experiment, Use Data, and Work Together in Our Work.  …
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  Common Future · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Reimagining the Capital Landscape

Reimagining the Capital Landscape This summer, we’re launching an $800,000 character-based lending fund that was designed, by and for underfunded BIPOC businesses and ecosystems.  July 2021 Reimagining the Capital Landscape …
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June 24, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Investing in Black Lives and Black Wealth

Investing in Black Lives and Black Wealth Over the past month there have been several conversations about our country’s collective commitment (or lack thereof) to Black wealth and Black lives. June 2021 Investing in Black Lives and Black Wealth …
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December 18, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Will philanthropy let go of business as usual?

Will philanthropy let go of business as usual? History will remember those who stepped up to the plate. We need to move beyond the holiday hustle. Friends, As we look back this year, we are continu…
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July 21, 2020 at 2:34 AM

What do funders need to give up to achieve racial justice?

What do funders need to give up to achieve racial justice? Join a conversation that will interrogate how wealth-holding institutions can dismantle white supremacy and advance racial justice. John, As…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Unbroken.

Unbroken. We refuse to be broken. Instead, we build. An activist in Charlotte, NC on May 30, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd. Photography by Clay Banks.   "While we like…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM

We deployed $250K in emergency funds. More is needed.

We deployed $250K in emergency funds. More is needed. Dear friends, Yesterday, Common Future committed and deployed 10% of our operating budget, $250,000, in emergency COVID-19 funding to our network of local economy leaders.  W…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Four perspectives

Four perspectives   "My question to donors, funders, and trustees: When will you get angry enough to stop waiting?” —Rodney Foxworth, CEO at Common Future in The Need for Black Rage in Ph…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Announcing new website & 2019 lookback

Announcing new website & 2019 lookback We have an announcement! Common Future went far and wide in 2019. Now we have a new home to tell stories from the network. Check out commonfuture.co 6 highlights from 2019.   (because we couldn't choose 5) …
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  Common Future · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 4:59 PM

Give something (up) this holiday season.

Give something (up) this holiday season. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Give something (up) this holiday season. …
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December 2, 2019 at 2:00 AM

Are we absolving ourselves with #GivingTuesday?

Are we absolving ourselves with #GivingTuesday? A case for ending the capital shuffle around Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and #GivingTuesday and starting a true “Shift Capital” movement. Do you need to give on #GivingTuesday? …
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November 21, 2019 at 6:35 PM

Big things in 2019. Bigger things in 2020.

Big things in 2019. Bigger things in 2020. Reflections from CoCap and what's ahead this year for Common Future. 3 days, 260 leaders, countless conversations. Reflections from CoCap, SOCAP, and what's ahead for Common Fu…
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  Common Future · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 5:16 PM

BALLE becomes Common Future.

BALLE becomes Common Future. Sharing our new brand, identity, and vision for (re)building the economy. BALLE becomes Common Future. Sharing our new brand, identity, and vision for (re)building the economy. …
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