We know that there is less funding available than is needed for climate and nature action. We also know that youth are seeking supported fundraising. In support of collaboration instead of competition, this training will equip youth and frontline leaders with collective, non-competitive fundraising strategies is a direct way to challenge systemic barriers and promote more equitable access to resources, decision-making power, and implementation success.

Our one-weekend workshop series, comprising ~12 mini sessions, aims to strengthen the fundraising skills and confidence that youth and frontline climate and biodiversity leaders are calling for. Our 20-30 person community from 10-15 youth organizations will also collaborate, exchange, and engage in mutual support through a monthly- 6-week touchpoint for 6 -12 months post-training.

This is a trial of a workshop model that could be expanded to include additional languages, more youth and local changemakers, etc.