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
The Principal’s Role in Collective Efficacy and Student Outcomes
This webinar hosted by Education Week looks at new research linking a principal's leadership confidence directly to collective teacher efficacy and student achievement. District and school leaders will explore actionable strategies for building principal efficacy and learn specific leadership practices to translate that confidence into schoolwide teacher collaboration, trust, and collective belief.
Youth Vote 2026 – What Do We Know? Understanding Gen Z’s Intentions, Priorities and Attitudes Toward Civic Engagement
Nearly 50 million young people (ages 18-29) are eligible to vote in the 2026 midterms—a major potential force in shaping electoral outcomes and the future of our democracy. Curious about what young people say is important to them as we near the midterms? Join GTY, CIRCLE and the Alliance for Youth Action to discuss findings from a pre-election poll by...
Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: October 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. October 6: an update on federal actions.
2026 Blue Sky Funders Forum Annual Convening
Our theme is Nurturing Networks – exploring how to weave, sustain, and grow mycelial networks to amplify the social impact nature has on communities in need. Through site visits, roundtables, facilitated connections, and storytelling, funders will learn how to nurture distributed, interconnected efforts across organizations and communities that multiply outcomes for nature access, health, and resilience. With Maine’s majestic coastline,...
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
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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.
