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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.
Staying Connected: A Note to Our Members
How We Show Up
Philanthropy Pulse Check: January 2026
In our January newsletter, we asked, “From your perspective, is education philanthropy at an inflection point?”
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.
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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Winning State Support for Afterschool & Summer Programs: 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. February 20: Winning State Support for Afterschool & Summer Programs
How Can Early College Savings Programs Improve College Access and Success?
Early wealth building programs, including Children’s Savings Accounts (CSAs), 529 plans, and other early college savings initiatives have gained traction in recent years as a tool for accelerating economic mobility, improving college-going identity, and increasing postsecondary enrollment—particularly for students from low-income backgrounds. Join us to learn how these programs align with National College Attainment Network […]
Foundations on the Hill 2026
Foundations on the Hill 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for the philanthropic sector. After a year marked by rapid policy shifts, heightened scrutiny, and growing demands on charitable institutions, philanthropy is gathering at #FOTH26 to collectively strengthen the sector’s independence and its ability to serve communities in the years ahead.