Be the
change 💭
our future needs

A better world is within reach, and we’re next up to make it happen

Collage of diverse individuals holding signs and making gestures, with peace symbol and illustrations of speech bubbles and a crown.
Black ink illustrations of a diamond, an eye with lashes, and a heart.

Who We Are

We’re here to help you channel your passion authentically so you can find your people and get involved in social issues, politics, and community building. Ready to make your vision a reality?

Black horizontal brushstroke on white background

Power to the people and by the people

Next Up Action Fund logo in bold black text with arrow design.

Next Up Action Fund engages next-generation leaders to build political power and fight for a more just and equitable Oregon through our 501(c)4.

Group of people holding "Register to Vote Now" signs, smiling, with hand-drawn smiley face and check mark.

Get
involved

Opportunities
Internship
deep canvassing organizer
Internship

We’re looking for committed, full-time, temporary Deep Canvassing Organizers (you’ll join an awesome team of 4+ other organizers) who will lead nonpartisan direct voter outreach and contact efforts in the Portland metro region focused on protecting bodily autonomy, including abortion access, gender-affirming care, and the freedom to marry.

Read More →
Internship
Internship
2025 Election Organizer
Internship

We’re looking for committed, part-time, temporary Election Organizers (you’ll join an awesome team of 10+ other organizers) who will lead direct voter outreach and contact efforts in school board races for the May 2025 Election.

Read More →
Internship
Person holding sign with message about preventing gun violence

Power our next generation