Our Story

Since 2015, Future Leaders in Action (FLIA) has partnered with youth-serving organizations to place over 100 emerging leaders in transformative fellowships. We close the post-college success gap by empowering underrepresented young people to thrive in meaningful, impact-driven careers, all while earning a living wage.

But the FLIA experience goes far beyond the fellowship itself. Our fellows participate in professional and personal development workshops designed to deepen their understanding of social impact work and shape them into empathetic, intentional leaders.

Our model creates a win-win: emerging leaders grow as changemakers while nonprofits expand their reach, build capacity, and strengthen their impact.

A New Model for Greater Impact

Last year, FLIA introduced a grantmaking model that provides nonprofit partners with direct funding to cover each fellow's stipend during their 12-week placement. This ensures organizations have the resources they need to host fellows while staying focused on their mission-driven work.

Our Impact Speaks for Itself

67% of fellows from our Fall 2025 cohort were hired by their partner organizations
73% of alumni say their fellowship influenced their career choice
88% report that FLIA provided skills, experiences, and networks that positively impacted their career growth

Every contribution - whether $10 or $1,000 is tax-deductible and directly supports paid fellowships for recent graduates and provides essential grant funding for the organizations that host them.

Your donation today helps us build the next generation of social sector leaders while strengthening the nonprofits serving youth across the country.

Future Leaders in Action

Empowering emerging leaders. Strengthening nonprofits. Supporting youth.