Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project)

I had the pleasure of speaking at Town & Country Magazine’s Philanthropy Summit in NYC yesterday alongside some very inspiring nonprofit leaders: Cecilia Conrad of Lever for Change Yolonda Marshall of Student Leadership Network Layla Zaidane of Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) Philip Chong of QARI All of our organizations were deeply affected by the generous and bold philanthropy of MacKenzie Scott. At yesterday’s Summit and in the November issue of Town & Country, we shared the positive impact of Ms. Scott’s unrestricted gifts on our organizations and how we expect to experience the positive ripples of her giving for years to come. Thanks to Town & Country for bringing us together. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d_JuxWmu First Photo Credit: Getty Images for Hearst Magazines

At Future Caucus, our mission is to bridge partisan divides, overcome toxic polarization, and build a healthy democracy that empowers public servants and serves Americans from all walks of life. As Election Day approaches, we have compiled resources of nonpartisan data and cross-partisan insights that may be helpful for navigating the 2024 election cycle. We hope they can serve as useful tools for handling your own experiences in the weeks and months ahead. You can find our election resources at the link below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ey9Ag-rJ

What an honor! Future Caucus President & CEO Layla Zaidane is featured in the November issue of Town & Country Magazine! Yesterday, she joined the Town & Country Philanthropy Summit to speak on the transformative power of trust-based giving, which empowers nonprofits to lean into creative and disruptive solutions to persistent challenges—like political polarization. Be sure to read the article at the link below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/g6si6WZU

We're excited to announce Representative Tory Marie Arnberger-Blew (R-KS) as one of our 2024 Rising Star Award winners! ✨ Since 2021, Rep. Blew has served as a co-chair for the Kansas Future Caucus and has a proven track-record in promoting bipartisan leadership and future-oriented policies. Earlier this year, she sponsored legislation that authorizes schools to stock emergency medication kits for drug-related life-threatening circumstances, which was signed into law in July. We cannot wait to honor Rep. Blew and her impact at our annual Rising Star Awards on November 20th — head to the link below to RSVP! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ef-artPr

We're excited to announce Assemblymember Alex Bores (D-NY) as one of our 2024 Rising Star Award winners! ✨ As a co-chair of the New York Future Caucus, Asm. Bores has shown a proven dedication to fostering bipartisan leadership and future-oriented policies, including sponsoring New York’s False AI Representations Act. We cannot wait to honor Asm. Bores and his impact at our Rising Star Awards ceremony on November 20th — head to the link below to RSVP! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ef-artPr

We're excited to announce the Pennsylvania Future Caucus as our Cherisse Eatmon Collective Impact Award winner! ✨ Under the leadership of Co-Chairs Representative Thomas Kutz, Esq. (R-PA) and Representative Justin Fleming Fleming (D-PA), the Pennsylvania Future Caucus announced earlier this year the chapter's legislative priorities, tackling the rising costs of the "three mortgages" young people face — housing affordability, higher education, and childcare. Since their announcement, the Pennsylvania Future Caucus has already introduced several pieces of key legislature in alignment with their priorities, including HB126 which establishes the first-time home buyer savings account and fund. We look forward to honoring Rep. Kutz, Rep. Fleming, and the Pennsylvania Future Caucus' bipartisan leadership, impact, and commitment to a better future at this year's Rising Star Awards! You can learn more about the Rising Star Awards and RSVP to attend at the link below! 👇  https://lnkd.in/ef-artPr

"Democracy, to me, is the way that we relate to one another. . . I think when you focus on the future, that is really galvanizing for people." - Layla Zaidane, Future Caucus President & CEO Layla joined the 12 Geniuses podcast to talk about the enduring nature of American Democracy and how we can make it last another 250 years. Listen to full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eauXuNkj

“Giving everyone an opportunity to succeed is a huge part of my values.” - Representative Devin Carney (R-CT) In 2015, at only thirty-years-old, Representative Devin Carney was elected to the Connecticut General Assembly “to provide a different perspective, and to fight for issues that are important to the millennial generation.” In today’s story in our Young Lawmakers’ Storybank, Rep. Carney shares about how, since being elected, he has dedicated his career to passing legislation that makes Connecticut a better place to live and work, particularly for younger people. “I have student loans. I understand the issues the economy has on folks who haven’t yet bought a house, or who haven’t yet started a family,” Rep. Carney said. There are 98 Democrats and 53 Republicans in the Connecticut House of Representatives. – However, Rep. Carney doesn’t see being in the state’s political minority as an obstacle, but as extra motivation to build connections across the aisle and support coalition-building along generational lines and common interests, rather than party identity. You can read our full story with Rep. Carney at the link below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eC8gvMYa

Watch this session about Future Proofing for Family Well-Being: https://lnkd.in/gXY-2Uyh You'll hear insights and ideas from Julie Sweetland of FrameWorks Institute, Reggie Bicha of APHSA -- American Public Human Services Association, Anne Mosle of The Aspen Institute, Layla Zaidane of Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project), and Daniel Williams, EdD of Steelcase Foundation. #TXC24

America is almost 250 years old. How can young leaders transform and maintain the future of democracy? Layla Zaidane, CEO of Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project), is at the forefront, leading the next generation of bipartisan lawmakers in bridging divides. Debate Without Hate: 2024 Elections Podcast — Listen and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e2Y8qvsf 12 Geniuses