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Member Insights: Investing in the Deep South
"If you’ve never been on a bus filled with education grantmakers from across the country... let me be the first to tell you: it’s an experience you won’t soon forget." Sara Sneed, president and CEO of The NEA Foundation, shares a journey through history, community and possibility in the Deep South.
What’s It Like to Lead Grantmakers for Education in Tumultuous Times?
Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025
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Member Insights: Whose Future Are We Saving For?
In this unprecedented era, education funders are left to question our role in the future of education. Should we double down? Should we stay the course? Should we save for the future?
Grantmakers for Education Statement on Proposed Elimination of the U.S. Department of Education
Grantmakers for Education opposes the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education and calls on philanthropy to increase its commitments.
2025 IgnitED Awards Nominations
Thank you for your nominations for the 2025 IgnitED Awards. The Grantmakers for Education IgnitED Awards celebrate outstanding leaders who drive bold ideas and innovative thinking in education and philanthropy. The nomination period has closed.
LEAD Impact Group 2025 Summer Fellowship Program Application Open
Apply now to join the Summer Fellowship Program, designed just for EdFunders members. An educational research fellow will work with you to answer a research question that will shed light on an issue of importance to you.
Looking Back and Moving Forward
A New Year message to members and partners from Grantmakers for Education.
Grantmakers for Education Membership Update and FAQ
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.
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