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We believe exposure to innovation, collaboration with peers, and constructive debate propel us personally and in our grantmaking. To achieve this, our thought-provoking and constructive events address major shifts impacting the fields of education and philanthropy right now.

Apr
16
Ask Me Anything w/ Dr. Carol Wilkinson on Brain Development and Poverty
Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
Apr 16 2026

Ask Me Anything w/ Dr. Carol Wilkinson on Brain Development and Poverty

Hosted by Children, Youth and Family Funders Roundtable, co-hosted by ECFC. Did you know that early financial strain can impact how an infant’s brain develops? This can affect a child’s executive function, language, and attention in the long term. Meanwhile, other forms of adversity can accelerate brain development. Join us as we talk with Dr. Carol Wilkinson, Assistant Professor of...

Apr
16
State Revenue Generation for PN-3: Strategies for Sustainable Public Funding
Children's Funding Project
Apr 16 2026

State Revenue Generation for PN-3: Strategies for Sustainable Public Funding

As states face tighter budgets and evolving revenue landscapes, this collaborative workshop digs into strategic approaches for generating funding for early childhood systems and offers practical frameworks for engaging in revenue-focused work. This in‑depth session breaks down tax policy and revenue generation in a way that empowers early childhood advocates and system builders. Participants will gain the confidence to speak...

Apr
17
Supporting Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Out-of-School Time Field Convening
Grantmakers for Education
Apr 17 2026

Supporting Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Out-of-School Time 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. April 17: Equipping the OST Sector to Support Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention with The Institute for Youth Mental Health.

Apr
20
Public Media Briefing on Children’s Media
Grantmakers for Education and partners
Apr 20 2026

Public Media Briefing on Children’s Media

Join us on April 20 for a conversation that will bring together both education and media funders to consider how non-commercial children’s media fits within a broader public-interest media ecosystem.

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