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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.
2026 Kids & Family Policy Preview
Kick off 2026 with a policy preview webinar! We may not be able to predict everything that will happen in these crazy times, but our experts can help you understand what programs and policies are most at risk. They'll also highlight opportunities to support working families and talk about ways we are making progress. This webinar is designed to cover...
Derailed: Rising Attacks and Retreating Resources for Racial Justice
PRE’s 2021 report Mismatched documented the gap between the rhetoric of 2020 and the insufficient resources that followed. The updated report draws on Candid’s data for 2019–2023 to assess how institutional philanthropy has responded since, in addition to interviews with movement leaders to understand the full scope of support for communities of color through 2025. Key findings include: Overall institutional...
Exploring Public Funding Opportunities for Children & Youth: Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup
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. February 3: Public Funding Opportunities for the OST Field.
Critical Ways Philanthropy Can Help Every Young Child and Family Thrive
Investing in a child’s earliest years strengthens lifelong health, learning, and economic mobility, with an impact that extends beyond to parents and entire communities. But American families today are struggling to access and afford the supports they want and need to nurture and care for their very young children. Philanthropy has a critical—and catalytic—role to play in shaping a future...
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EVENT ARCHIVE
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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.
