Funding the
Next Generation
Funding the Future Starts Here
We help communities secure sustainable public funding for children and youth. Through local action, coalition-building, and voter-approved measures, we turn values into budgets and budgets into lasting impact.
Because strong communities don’t just happen. They’re organized, funded, and fought for.
What We Believe
Every child deserves safety, care, and opportunity. These are the essentials that help young people grow, thrive, and build stronger communities for all of us.
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What We Do
We partner with communities, coalitions, and leaders to drive systemic change in local youth funding. Our work focuses on helping communities fight for the resources they need and the services they’ve identified as critical.
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Community Coalitions
Our network of community coalitions forms the backbone of our movement. . From California to New York, these coalitions are making a lasting impact.
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Communities Organizing for Kids, Funding the Future Together
Across California, communities are proving that real change starts close to home. Led by parents, youth, advocates, and local leaders, these efforts are securing public dollars for the programs kids and families need to thrive.
Each place has its own strategy and story. Together, they’re building a movement rooted in local action and lasting impact.
From bold policy ideas to successful funding measures, learn how communities are making change - and get inspired by what’s possible where you live.
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Children’s Fund Campaign Manual
Produced by Funding the Next Generation in collaboration with 50+1 Strategies
This manual starts where our other manual leaves off – what to do once you have a measure on the ballot. Our hope is that it will prepare you for some of the challenges you will face and give you a solid overview of the major elements of a campaign. It includes everything from day-to-day operations to overall strategy. Of course every campaign is different – but we hope this manual will help you get started thinking about what is involved. While this is not a substitute for a professional campaign consultant, it is intended to be useful to you and your team as a preliminary overview, and as a touchstone along the way.
Free DownloadReady to make a difference in your community?
Here's how you can get started:
- • Identify: Pinpoint the most pressing needs and opportunities for children and youth funding in your community.
- • Connect: Build a coalition of passionate individuals, organizations, and leaders.
- • Explore: Dive into our resources and training materials to gain essential knowledge
- • Plan: Develop a strategic action plan to advocate for sustainable youth funding solutions.
To get started, email us today.
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