Grantmakers for Education Membership Update and FAQ

Updated January 2025

In order to streamline our membership process, we will be shifting the membership period from the anniversary of each member’s join date to the calendar year (January through December) as of 2026.

In 2025, when your organization joins or renews, your dues will be due on the anniversary of your join date, and the dues that you pay will be prorated for the remainder of the calendar year. Your organization’s following renewals will be due on each January 1 thereafter. You no longer have to wonder when your renewal is coming, since it will always be at the beginning of the calendar year!

An exception to these scenarios occurs when an organization joins later in the year. Organizations that join as of September 1 will pay dues for the remainder of the year plus the dues for the following year.

Feel free to reach out to Kyle Malone, external affairs director, with any questions, and refer to the FAQ below.

As always, we welcome your engagement in Grantmakers for Education, and sincerely appreciate your membership.

FAQ

For those not yet members:

How does this affect new memberships in 2025 and beyond?

Your organization’s membership will start on the date you joined and you will pay a prorated amount through December 31 of that year. For example, an organization joining in May would pay 8/12 (or 2/3) of the annual dues. Future renewal dates will be January 1.

What if my organization joins in September, October, November or December of 2025 or beyond?

Starting in 2025, organizations that join as of September 1 will be assessed the dues for the remainder of the year plus the dues for the following year.

For those that are already members:

How does this affect my organization’s renewal in 2025?

In 2025, your organization’s renewal will be due on the anniversary of its join date, and the dues that you pay will be prorated for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year. Future renewals will be due on each January 1 thereafter.

What if my organization already paid dues in advance?

No problem (and thank you)! We will simply prorate your dues for the next calendar year in which your renewal comes up.

For both members and potential members:

Can I contribute beyond my organization’s dues level?

Yes, we welcome contributions to Grantmakers for Education to support our work. The membership and renewal forms include an option to make an additional contribution.

Can I bundle my organization’s dues with other contributions/sponsorships?

Yes, we welcome contributions to Grantmakers for Education for conference sponsorships, impact group support and more. Please reach out to Kyle Malone, external affairs director, to learn more and discuss your options.