History of the Awards

by Jennifer DeDominicis If you’ve met with me recently, you may have heard me describe Future Focus Funding work as opaque. I don’t know if that’s the best or most helpful description, but I’m hoping to convey that the work of transformation isn't always visible in the way our brains prefer. We crave certainty. It is hard-wired. A good example of how we have built this into our work comes from our colleagues in marketing for live performances. If you’ve attended a show at

by Jennifer DeDominicis Of late, many organizations have been in the thick of reporting back to funders about the work they have undertaken as part of a Future Focus-funded project. Let’s be honest - reporting is typically thought of as a requirement, something a funded organization has to do for compliance and something necessary for future eligibility. Funders are generally clear that reporting helps them to better understand your experience and impact, but also learn abou