Grassroots Fundraising as a Young Adult/Youth Civic Engagement - Fundraising & Digital Strategy

Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement

This interactive workshop is designed to help participants leave feeling confident and prepared to make the fundraising ask. Too often, emerging leaders hesitate not because they lack passion, but because they lack a clear framework for how to ask effectively. Participants will begin by developing their personal “why” — identifying the story, purpose, and urgency behind their cause. They will then learn how to connect that motivation directly to a clear and compelling donation request. Working in small pods, attendees will build a starter donor list by leveraging peer networks and practicing how to ask for introductions. The session concludes with live practice: participants will deliver their donation pitch to their group and receive feedback in a supportive environment. By the end of the workshop, participants will walk away with a structured ask, a beginning donor strategy, and the confidence to take action.

Orion Tripodis

Orion finished his educational career at the University of California, Berkeley. In 2024, he co-founded Castillo Tripodis Consulting and Elect. org. He now serves as its President. Here at Elect.org, Orion is committed to creating pathways for young activists to get involved and is leading the charge to develop infrastructure to usher in a new generation of leaders.

Nathan Castillo

Outside of his role as California LULAC’s deputy state director for young adults, Nathan helped found Castillo Tripodis Consulting and Elect.org. Where he serves as CEO for both. Here at Elect.org Nathan is committed to educating and empowering ALL young adults to do their civic duty in whatever capacity that might be.