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30 yearsWe are spending 2025 celebrating 30 years as an effective connector and community-builder, quality information provider and illuminator, and trusted partner in the field of education philanthropy!
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Find resources and events that support education philanthropy's strategy and management of the federal administration's proposed changes and policy updates.
Member Insights: Investing in the Deep South
"If you’ve never been on a bus filled with education grantmakers from across the country... let me be the first to tell you: it’s an experience you won’t soon forget." Sara Sneed, president and CEO of The NEA Foundation, shares a journey through history, community and possibility in the Deep South.
What’s It Like to Lead Grantmakers for Education in Tumultuous Times?
This Inside Philanthropy interview with Nicole Rodriguez Leach explores her experience as executive director, touching on the energy and insights from the conference, the challenging atmosphere funders are operating in, and the power of education.
Celebrating 30 Years of Grantmakers for Education
It has been an honor to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Grantmakers for Education throughout 2025! Learn more about our history and how we marked the year.
Policy Changes Affecting Education and Philanthropy: Resources and Events
Find EdFunders and partner resources and events here that support education philanthropy's strategy around and management of the transition to the new federal administration and ongoing policy updates.
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Six Priorities, One Foundation: Building the Future Through Educator Empowerment
How can strategic investments in teacher preparation, support and empowerment unlock the full potential of our education system? Learn about a comprehensive roadmap for transforming education and fueling long-term economic growth across the South.
Aligning K-12, Postsecondary and Workforce Data
States across the country are working to better connect their education and workforce systems so that every student has a clear pathway from school to career. This webinar will spotlight how Alabama and New Mexico are leading the way by incorporating both college-readiness and workforce-readiness assessments into their accountability systems. Participants will learn how these […]
Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: January 2026
Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with Grantmakers for Education members who fund or are interested in funding the out-of-school time sector. January 6: Topic TBA.