Young people have always been at the forefront of organizing. Now it's time to channel that energy into a year-round strategy, with a plan for every chapter, that makes a measurable impact across Florida.

• Funding Progress

  • To succeed, we need resources, and that means building strong partnerships. We’ll bring DEC Chairs, Party leaders, DNC members, and other stakeholders to the table. What they need from us is clarity: a detailed budget that outlines how much we need, what it will fund, and the results it will deliver. With a clear prospectus, donors will understand our goals and the progress their support will make possible.

• Chapter-Specific Goals

  • Every county is different, and our approach reflects that. We’ll work directly with each chapter to set goals that are ambitious, attainable, and sustainable. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all model. It’s a partnership.

• Data Driven

  • We have access to critical data on first-time 2024 voters and unregistered but likely Democratic-leaning individuals across Florida. We will use this data to build targeted, strategic outreach plans for every chapter. This allows us to avoid wasting time, maximize the impact of volunteer hours, and focus on getting real results.

We’ve built a plan that allows any chapter, regardless of size, to make at least 100,000 voter contacts per year with just a few hours of work per month. When needed, the FYD Executive Board will step in to help fill the gaps, so you never need to feel alone in this process. This is how we open a lane for young people to take real ownership of organizing in Florida, and to build lasting infrastructure that empowers future leaders.

• Reaching the Unreached
  Florida Young Democrats (FYD) welcomes all Democrats under 40—but despite that, Florida College Democrats currently has more members. It's time to change that.
  As the Trump administration continues to attack young people, our potential audience continues to grow. Many young Floridians who want to engage in politics may not yet know FYD exists.

• Targeting New Voters
  Our priority is to reach young people who voted for the first time in the 2024 elections. Many of them may feel disillusioned, wondering if their vote really mattered. FYD is here to show them how to fight back and get involved.

• Going Beyond Social Media
  While social media is a powerful tool, unpaid digital content only reaches a fraction of our potential audience. That’s why we’ll invest in physical outreach: flyers and posters at local businesses, gas stations, community centers, clubs, and more—to connect with young people where they are.

• Empowering Through Knowledge
  Many young people are passionate, but don’t know where to begin. FYD should be a hub for civic education:

  • Host webinars and teach-ins on policy, campaigning, and political strategy

  • Create toolkits to provide clear outlines and instructions for folks new to the political process

  • Break down key legislative sessions and elections in digestible formats
    Knowledge is power, and we’ll make sure our members are equipped to lead.

• Bold Positions on Youth Issues
  FYD must be a clear, unapologetic voice for people under 40. That means taking strong public stances on issues that matter to us, and demanding action from our elected officials.

• Grassroots Input, Top-Down Impact
  We’ll establish communication channels with our members through group polls and surveys to ensure FYD reflects the will of its base. Policy positions will come from you, not just the top.

• Holding Leaders Accountable
  FYD should be issuing frequent public statements on legislation, executive orders, and party actions. We need to stay focused on calling out what’s wrong and lifting up what’s right.

• Creating a Statewide Standard
  Transitions shouldn’t mean lost passwords and forgotten bank accounts. We’ll implement a universal leadership transition guide for all FYD chapters.

• Chapter Support System
  We’ll conduct an internal audit of chapter resources—bank accounts, tools, assets—to understand where support is needed most and provide assistance accordingly.

• Support for Local Chapters
  FYD’s strength lies in its chapters. We want to give them the tools to thrive:

  • Continue microgrants for events and campaigns

  • Templates for petitions, graphics, press releases, and more

  • Mentorship pairings between older and newer chapters
    Strong chapters = a strong FYD.

Setting & Meeting Goals
FYD exists to organize young people into action. However, without measurable deliverables, it can be hard to know if you’re actually making the progress you’re striving for.

We’ll work with with our new FYD Executive Board and chapters to set tangible goals around:

• Voter outreach

• Membership growth

• Quantity of events and attendees

• Community engagement (in-person and digitally)

• And more!

Training Tomorrow’s Leaders
We’ll collaborate with groups across the state of Florida to develop trainings and opportunities for growth for every FYD member.

Our goals:

• Teach members how to speak to the media

• Train on using digital tools and platforms

• Connect young Democrats to internships and professional pathways

• Prepare young Democrats to run for office or lead a campaign

• Ensure all chapters have the training they need to execute their goals

• Stronger Together
  We’ll expand collaboration with organizations beyond the Democratic Youth Caucuses. FYD will work hand-in-hand with:

  • College Democrats

  • High School Democrats

  • Left-leaning grassroots orgs

  • Local activist coalitions

• Events & Coalition Building
  We’ll host joint events to bring new energy and new people into the FYD space, uniting young folks to build real political power across Florida.

• Not Just Election Cycles
  FYD must be active beyond election season. We have develop year-round organizing plans focused on:

  • Legislative advocacy on all levels (federal, state, and local)

  • Direct outreach to

    • Engage first time voters from 2024

    • Register new likely Democratic voters

    • Enroll voters in vote-by-mail

    • Recruit new members to our chapters

• Supporting Young People Running for Office
  FYD should be a launchpad for young Democrats running for office. We’ll:

  • Highlight and promote young candidates and electeds

  • Offer campaign training sessions

  • Create a network of past and present candidates to share insights and resources
    Representation starts with building the bench.