Grantmakers for Education

One of the most loved benefits of EdFunders' annual conference is the chance to connect with colleagues and friends, old and new, in hashtag #education hashtag #philanthropy! Join the conference to help build the networks you need to strengthen your work, your resolve and your spirit. Come check out all the networking opportunities, as well as nearly 100 sessions, site visits and expertise from hundreds of field leaders, philanthropists, students and more: https://bit.ly/EdFunders24 hashtag #EdFunders24

Join the OST Impact Group on September 20th for an engaging discussion on expanding access to summer learning for all children. Hear from leading experts, including Dr. Laurie Brown, Senior Director of Research and Education at the American Camp Association; Aaron Philip Dworkin, CEO of the National Summer Learning Association; and Stephanie Marken, Senior Partner at Gallup. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from these distinguished voices and contribute to the conversation! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ggRNPRgv

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Happening today at 2 pm ET! Don’t miss the chance to register now! Funders often work in silos, but climate risks and learning environments for children and youth are critical areas where children are not being prioritized in policy discussions. Join our panelists, author Joan Lombardi and Ellicia Lanier from Urban Sprouts Child Development Center, as they explore ways funders can bridge gaps between their focus areas. This is the third webinar in our series with Trust for Learning and Early Childhood Funders Collaborative. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gyUCUmU9 #IgnitePossibility #ClimateJustice

Exciting news! New speakers and activities are being added weekly for Grantmakers for Education's annual conference. Join us in Minneapolis from October 16-18 for "Education for a Thriving Democracy: Truth, Discourse, and Transformation." This event offers a dynamic lineup designed to enhance your knowledge, leadership, and connections in education philanthropy. With nearly 100 sessions, site visits, networking opportunities, and insights from hundreds of leaders, philanthropists, students, and more, this is the must-attend education philanthropy event of the year. Learn more: https://bit.ly/EdFunders24 hashtag #EdFunders24

Funders often work in silos, but climate risks and learning environments are crucial areas where children’s needs are overlooked. Join author Joan Lombardi and Ellicia Lanier of Urban Sprouts Child Development Center for insights on connecting these issues. This is the third webinar in our series with Trust for Learning and Early Childhood Funders Collaborative. Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gyUCUmU9 #IgnitePossibility #ClimateJustice

Hurry! Today is the last day to register! Starting this Friday, explore equity, education, and philanthropy with like-minded funders in a creative, supportive space. Learn to create and share impactful stories with the EdFunders Equity Storytelling Fellowship, led by experts Marc Chun, PhD and Jessica Mele. Join us: https://lnkd.in/gA_7Eu28

Tomorrow 9/4 at 2pm ET! Join us and Communities for Just Schools Fund (CJSF) partners to explore how communities, youth, caregivers, and educators can prepare for the 2024-2025 school year while building equitable partnerships. Dive into proactive strategies for navigating upcoming challenges and changes. Learn more and join the discussion: https://lnkd.in/gD--ezj2 hashtag hashtag #BackToSchool hashtag hashtag #IgnitePossibility

New speakers and activities are being added each week for Grantmakers for Education's annual conference! Join us in Minneapolis this October 16-18 under the theme Education for a Thriving Democracy: Truth, Discourse and Transformation! The event will be filled with programming that fuels your learning, leadership and connections in education philanthropy. With almost 100 sessions, site visits, networking and expertise from hundreds of field leaders, philanthropists, students and more, this is the premier education philanthropy event of the year. https://bit.ly/EdFunders24 #EdFunders24

"We need more leaders dedicated to improving the lives of the many students of color and those from low-income families still lacking the opportunities they deserve. We also need leaders who can communicate why racial equity matters and rally others to the cause. Those of us in the Grantmakers for Education community must challenge ourselves to find more ways to build, support and expand research-based leadership programs focused on racial equity in education." -Kenita Williams, MPP, EdD of Southern Education Foundation. Read more in our latest Member Insights: https://lnkd.in/gpKsvJgF hashtag #education hashtag #philanthropy