Nonprofit Empowers Young Activists Through Financial and Organizational Support

There are many barriers that prevent young people from getting involved in issues that they care about. One prominent barrier many face is finances. Leading advocacy initiatives is daunting, especially without financial support. To help relieve this burden, the nonprofit organization Future Coalition provides fiscal sponsorships to help meet the specific demands of youth and grassroots organizers. 

Established in 2018, the organization has rapidly become a hub for youth-led activism, amplifying the stories of young individuals addressing the needs of their communities. At its core, the group believes in the power of young people to drive change. Future Coalition describes its mission as “accelerat[ing] the impact of young leaders by incubating, connecting, funding, and amplifying their work.” 

In 2024, through its Future Incubator service, Future Coalition supported 15 youth-led or youth-centered projects. Future Incubator does not only provide monetary support for its projects; it also supports the administrative and legal backend for these youth-led initiatives.

One of these projects is the Arizona Youth Climate Coalition. Due to Future Coalition’s fiscal support, the Arizona Youth Climate Coalition has been allocated more resources to its fight for climate justice, while the Future Incubator service covers management and fundraising softwares and legal and financial support. Without these services, it can be hard for youth-led initiatives to grow. Future Coalition allows youth advocates to focus on their mission, while assisting with more mundane financial, legal, and administrative tasks.

In addition to Future Incubator, Future Coalition leads several other key initiatives to help young people get involved in politics. The coalition has had a crucial role in mobilizing young voters. Future Coalition’s Voter Hub serves as a platform for young voters to learn about politics, get engaged, and mobilize their communities. Recognizing the historic opportunity presented by recent elections, Future Coalition has encouraged young people across the country to push for a more progressive path, providing resources to ensure they are ready to vote. This includes tools to check registration, register to vote, and vote early.

Future Coalition emphasizes the power of youth-led activism, supporting youth leaders and advocates in a variety of different ways. The resources and initiatives it provides are fundamental for the support of young advocates, and more organizations should be following in its footsteps. The Future Incubator program is a prime example of how Future Coalition is supporting young leaders. The Coalition’s other initiatives, such as the Voter Hub, work to mobilize young people to get involved in elections and issues that they care about. Future Coalition’s work allows young leaders and youth-led initiatives to thrive.