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From Cradle to Capital: A Case for Philanthropy to Invest in Baby Bonds
Our economic systems have tremendous capacity to create opportunity and equity. As it stands, our economy is held back by structural inequities which are deeply embedded in our policies and economy. This creates a system where those born into wealth access a “wealth lottery” that not only impacts financial well-being, but also health, longevity, and pathways to opportunity. We see this from the moment a baby is born, and even before birth, based on the circumstances into which a child is born.
Dedicated Funding for Child Care, Preschool, and After-School Programs Appears on Local November Ballots
On Tuesday, November 4, Election Day will present opportunities for voters in several communities and states to create dedicated streams of public funding to support key child and youth outcomes.
Kids Are Philanthropists, Too: "The Future of Education"
Nicole Rodriguez Leach, executive director of Grantmakers for Education, joins podcast hosts Amy Neugebauer and kids of all ages to explore the role that philanthropy can play in changing the future of education.
The status of litigation against the Trump administration’s K-12 education agenda: A guide for education leaders
As the federal policy landscape is quickly evolving, it is vital that state and local education leaders across the country have access to up-to-date information on the status of the administration’s actions. In response to the need for timely and accurate information, this brief provides an overview of the ongoing legal challenges (as of September 1, 2025) to the Trump administration’s executive actions related to K-12 education.
Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs
This report finds that the US needs 5.25 million additional workers with education and training beyond high school through 2032, 4.5 million of whom will need at least a bachelor’s degree. Resources include a data tool and recommendations.
Executive Actions Impacting the Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors
United Philanthropy Forum developed this resource page to inform our network of philanthropy-infrastructure organizations about executive actions impacting the sector and the communities we work in and with. This page also serves as a call to action and mobilization for Forum members, foundation leaders, and the broader sector.
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