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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.

Jun
2
New & Emerging EdFunders Fellowship
Grantmakers for Education
Jun 2 2026 - Jul 13 2026

New & Emerging EdFunders Fellowship

The New & Emerging EdFunders Fellowship is a cohort-based learning experience for education funders in their first one to three years who want to build strategic clarity, strengthen their practice and make grants with greater confidence. Application opens June 2.

Jun
2
Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: June 2026
Grantmakers for Education
Jun 2 2026

Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: June 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. June 2: Let's Talk About Summer.

Jun
3
ECS Live: Innovative Policies for Strengthening the School Leader Pipeline​
Education Commission of the States
Jun 3 2026

ECS Live: Innovative Policies for Strengthening the School Leader Pipeline​

School principals play a critical role in shaping school culture, improving teacher retention and driving student success. Yet states across the country are facing growing challenges in recruiting, supporting and retaining effective school leaders, particularly as the role becomes increasingly complex and demanding. This interactive session will explore innovative policies and strategies designed to strengthen the school leader pipeline and...

Jun
8
2026 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy
Grantmakers In Health
Jun 8 2026 - Jun 12 2026

2026 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy

The 2026 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, will be held on June 8 – 12 in Baltimore, MD, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. Every year, GIH brings together the bright minds, seasoned experts, and innovative practitioners working in health philanthropy to discuss the important issues facing the field.

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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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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.