Resources

2026 IgnitED Award Winners

The Grantmakers for Education IgnitED Awards celebrate outstanding leaders who drive bold ideas and innovative thinking in education and philanthropy. Learn more about the 2026 award winners here!

Press Release: Grantmakers for Education Announces 2026 IgnitED Award Winners

For Immediate Release, October 14, 2026 - Annual awards recognize education philanthropy leaders and partnerships expanding opportunity and driving meaningful change for learners.

Policy Changes Affecting Education and Philanthropy: Resources and Events

Find EdFunders and partner resources and events here that support education philanthropy's strategy around and management of changes from the federal administration and ongoing policy updates.

Member Insights: Education Access Is Under Threat: Philanthropy Can Protect Education for All Children

Many of us in education philanthropy chose this field because we believe in the power of education to enable all children to thrive and reach their full potential. Today, that core value is threatened by attacks that would roll back civil rights in education and exclude certain groups of children from schooling. We are facing a fundamental question: Is education for everyone, or only for some?

Member Insights: Young Leaders Are Speaking. Are You Listening?

We all know what it’s like to feel unheard at some point in our lives. Read the latest Member Insights from Katrina Mitchell, director of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Atlanta Civic Site and Grantmakers for Education board member.

From the Board: Upcoming Membership Dues Adjustment