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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.
Research Brief Series: Twenty Years of Education Funding in the U.S.
Explore this series of research briefs that share information on giving patterns in education over the past twenty years among foundations and grantmakers. The briefs cover funding by education levels, regional funding, and funding by topical areas.
Philanthropy Pulse Check: February 2026
In our February newsletter, we asked, “From your perspective, how important is cross-sector and cross-system collaboration from advancing education innovation and impact?”
Staying Connected: A Note to Our Members
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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 changes from the federal administration and ongoing policy updates.
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Closing the Summer Gap: Out-of-School Time Monthly Field Convening
Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with funders, practitioners and other field leaders. Every third Friday, monthly. March 20: Lessons from the field about closing the summer gap.
Foundations on the Hill 2026
Philanthropy is gathering at #FOTH26 to collectively strengthen the sector’s independence and its ability to serve communities in the years ahead.
Postsecondary Spotlight: The Shifting Landscape for Young Men
Explore how supporting male educational success can simultaneously advance multiple philanthropic priorities, making this a strategic funding opportunity that delivers compound impact.