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August 2026

Member Insights: Young Leaders Are Speaking. Are You Listening?

We all know what it’s like to feel unheard at some point in our lives. Read the latest Member Insights from Katrina Mitchell, director of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Atlanta Civic Site and Grantmakers for Education board member.

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June 2026

From the Board: Upcoming Membership Dues Adjustment

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May 2026

A Special Message from Grantmakers for Education

This is a defining moment for education that calls for staying at the table. It's time to show up in ways that reflect the gravity—and possibility—of this moment.

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September 2026

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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    Grantmakers for Education 2026 Annual Conference

    Registration closes October 1! Join us in New York for the 2026 Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference.

September 23, 2026

Public School Students First: Ensuring the New Federal Tax Credit Program Works for Public School Students

In 2025, Congress passed, and the President signed, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which created a new federal education tax credit program. While much of the attention surrounding the program has focused on private education, the law also allows funds for services for students attending public schools. That creates an important opportunity. We are committed […]

September 24, 2026

Aligning Education, Correctional Rehabilitation and Workforce Readiness

This webinar hosted by The Hunt Institute details how high-quality vocational and postsecondary education in correctional facilities reduces recidivism and fills high-demand labor shortages. It also examines how state election outcomes and ballot measures shape teacher pay, workforce pipelines, and college and career readiness— offering insights for navigating post-election legislative priorities.