Journey to No Cap Fund.

The Journey for reform has led me to No Cap Fund.

The next step of my journey is as Vice President of No Cap Fund. Today, I want to share what we’ve been working on at No Cap. And how I am personally working to be a better reform leader.

At No Cap Fund, our mission is to uncap the House of Representatives. And we plan to do that by educating average Americans on their right to representation and building a movement for reform.

We’ve launched an intern program focused on growing our social media presence and creating educational and engaging content, posting regularly on X, BlueSky, Instagram, and Facebook. We also started a Substack called The Uncapped Papers, where we publish 500–800-word pieces that explain how representation works and why it matters to everyday citizens. We share relatable stories that make these ideas more accessible. Click the link to subscribe.

My goal is to mentor these interns and help them sharpen their communication skills—whether in writing, graphic design, public speaking, video editing, or research. The current interns are focusing on writing, organizing, and scheduling abilities. We meet via video chat once a week to review and plan.

In addition to the intern program, we are drafting a foundational roadmap—what I’ve unofficially called The No Cap Plan. It outlines our mission, our vision for growth, and a practical path from point A to point B. This plan will serve as a cornerstone for our fundraising efforts. The idea is not just to ask for donations but to earn people’s trust—to show them that the No Cap Fund is a wise investment.

Another major initiative is a No Cap Summit, an ambitious event we hope to hold next year. Our vision is focused squarely on representation: how it works, why it matters, and how it can be improved.

Let me sketch an ideal scenario: imagine 100 attendees—90 grassroots guests and 10 panelists—seated across 10 tables. We'd serve a light breakfast and a nice lunch (with options for different dietary needs, of course). Tables give guests space. Serving breakfast and lunch limits the need to leave the room and creates more time for discussion.

To create more engagement, the Panelists would sit at tables with guests. After a brief introduction at 8:45, breakfast begins at 9:00. The first panel starts at 9:30 and runs until 10:30, followed by 30 minutes of small-group table discussion with the panelist returning to their table. The guests would be able to ask questions, and the panelists could lead the discussion.

The goal is to replicate how representation ideally works: people engaging with leadership, reflecting, and discussing. Over the day, we will likely see the guests’ opinions find their way onto the stage. Our goal is to bring the kitchen table back to politics. Creating a warm and inviting environment that brings people together and welcomes debate.

And we don’t want people to leave empty-handed. We’ll provide tools—contact info for their congressional reps, legislative staff emails, phone numbers, talking points, and guides. They’ll sign in, let us know their district, and walk away with actionable next steps. We also want to give them a plan to start No Cap groups in their communities—something simple like: Pick a date, invite friends, meet regularly, talk representation, and keep going.

We are in the beginning stages of planning, but I hope this gives you an idea of our vision.

On a personal level, I’m doing what I can to grow as a leader. I’m currently enrolled in an America’s Future grassroots organizing fellowship. I barely made the age cut—I turn 40 this year—but I’m grateful for the opportunity. I took their writing fellowship in the spring and found it rewarding. I hope to learn the skills to organize everyday people—moms and dads like me—to talk about representation in a nonpartisan way and help shift the conversation from who’s to blame to how we can help.

I’ll also be attending an AEI event, William F. Buckley Jr. at 100: The State of American Conservatism, where Jonah Goldberg will be a panelist. I’m excited! Both because I love these kinds of events (I’m a big nerd) and because Jonah has written in favor of uncapping the House. I’d love to connect with him, maybe even invite him to one of the No Cap Fund X Spaces. I’m usually awkward around people I am a fan of, but I’m going to show up and try to be the best version of myself and see what happens.

I’ll also be doing a segment for a Content Creator Bootcamp by Matt Lewis and hosted by the Leadership Institute. This is an event I’ve attended before. It’s about learning how to build a following, strengthen media skills, and breaking through. I’ve grown a lot through it, and now I’m returning as a sort of “student becomes the teacher” moment to give back. Very excited to be doing this. Click the link if you would like to attend.

This journey for reform has been just that: a journey. It has been a journey of self-reflection and growth. And I am thankful for all the support. I could not have come this far without the love and encouragement of those closest to me. And to those of you who have liked a post, shared a message, asked a question, or sent a text, your encouragement has helped strengthen me in moments of doubt.

I hope you continue to follow me on this journey. And if you know any ambitious students looking for an internship or engaged citizens looking to volunteer or invest, send them our way! Check out the No Cap Fund website at www.why435.org.

Peace & Love,

Jeff Mayhugh