Gen Z Politics & The Future of Philanthropy with Jay McCauley

Описание: How is Gen Z changing politics, business, and philanthropy?

In this episode of That Digital Take, Torri Webster sits down with Jay McCauley, a Gen Z leader, strategic communications advisor, and philanthropic strategist who has helped raise over $20 million for community causes and advised CEOs, political leaders, and nonprofit boards across Canada.

We break down Gen Z leadership, youth political engagement, modern philanthropy strategy, corporate social responsibility, and what brands still don’t understand about young audiences.

If you're interested in Gen Z marketing strategy, social media activism, political engagement for young people, or how to build influence with purpose, this conversation is for you.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Jay McCauley: Gen Z leader & $20M raised
03:33 – Being the youngest person in legacy boardrooms
04:51 – Networking honestly & building social capital
10:23 – How brands should market to Gen Z
13:57 – What corporations get wrong about youth campaigns
17:33 – Cancel culture vs accountability culture
21:34 – Has social media changed political strategy forever?
25:51 – Why young people MUST vote
33:37 – Are influencers doing enough for social impact?
38:03 – What raising $20M actually means behind the scenes
43:08 – Why Jay launched his podcast In Good Company

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Gen Z politics and civic engagement
• Youth voter turnout and political burnout
• Corporate responsibility and purpose-driven leadership
• How to connect with Gen Z authentically
• Social capitalism and influencer responsibility
• Raising money for nonprofits in the digital age
• The future of philanthropy
• Leadership traits of top CEOs

Jay sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and community, proving that young leaders are not just the future, they’re shaping power right now.

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