EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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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.
Upcoming Events
Grantmakers for Education 2026 Annual Conference
Registration closes October 1! Join us in New York for the 2026 Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference.
National Rural Education Association National Forum to Advance Rural Education
The National Forum to Advance Rural Education is a dynamic, high-energy experience where passion fuels innovation and ideas spark real change. Attendees will experience three days packed with inspiring keynotes, engaging learning sessions, and powerful networking opportunities, all designed to spark new ideas and tackle the unique challenges and opportunities of rural education.
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees Biennial National Convening
We're thrilled to share that GCIR's Biennial National Convening will take place October 20-22, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Our convening will offer a valuable space to deepen our relationships, energize our spirits, and strengthen our strategies to advance immigrant and refugee justice. This year’s convening theme, Defend | Defy | Dare: Solidarity in Action, reflects our determination to move philanthropy to...
Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: November 2026
Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with Grantmakers for Education members who fund or are interested in funding the out-of-school time sector. November 3: funder drop-in for connection and updates.
Grantmakers for Education offers our programs, convenings and other events as a member benefit. At our discretion, we may open some offerings to broader participation. Please see each event’s description to determine your eligibility to attend. We review all registration submissions, weighing carefully the eligibility of program participants not currently in our membership.
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EVENT ARCHIVE
Never a one and done here.
Our full archive of past events gives you the opportunity to revisit two years’ worth of annual conferences and programs. With so much information preserved on file, you can access the exclusive and exact information you need, any time you need it.
