Publications

This page contains links to GFE's publications. Most publications can be viewed online using the Adobe Acrobat reader, and you are welcome to print and reproduce these publications. Publications with a lock by the name can be downloaded only by GFE members.

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GFE Case Studies
A new series that considers the issues, challenges and approaches of more effective education grantmaking.

Improving Public Education: A Guide for Donors to Make a Difference
A four-part toolkit to help donors and grantmakers make the biggest difference with their gifts and donations.

GFE Notebook
A periodic collection of essays and news from Grantmakers for Education.

GFE reports
Reports and reflections on the practice of education grantmaking.

Meeting reports
Select proceedings and compilations of other relevant materials from GFE meetings.

Recent publications

	Spring 2008 (PDF)In this issue of the newsletter: Michael Bangser, Blouke Carus and Robert Walker, and an interview with Mark Popovich.
	Fall 2007 (PDF)In this issue of the newsletter: Susan Herr, Clifford Adelman, Lucy Friedman and Gisele Huff.
	Summer 2007 (PDF)In this issue of the newsletter: Hedy Chang & Cindy Guy, Ron Haskins & Susanna Loeb, and Julie Petersen & Kim Smith, and an interview with Rosa Smith.
	Bringing Strategic Clarity to Your Grantmaking: Crafting and Using a Theory of Change (2006 Conference Study Group) (PDF)
	Making the Most of Our Investments: How PK-3 Alignment Can Close the Achievement Gap from the Start (Observations from a GFE member briefing, May 2006) (PDF)
	Relationships, Respect and Revitalization: A Guide for Native American Education and Philanthropy (Observations from a GFE member briefing, February 2006) (PDF)
	Foundation Strategies for Influencing Education Policy: Report from the 2005 Education Grantmakers Institute (PDF)