Beyond Grants: Unlocking Philanthropy's Capital for Education

Event Description

As aid budgets decline and education financing gaps widen, philanthropy faces a key question: can it do more than make grants? Foundations steward billions in assets, yet only a small share is deployed beyond traditional grantmaking. New approaches, such as guarantees, can mobilize greater resources for education while preserving philanthropic assets. This session brings together philanthropic leaders and education partners to explore how philanthropy can move from funding projects to helping unlock systems-level financing for education.

This is a small, invitation-focused peer exchange intended primarily for senior representatives of foundations and other philanthropic capital holders with an interest in deploying balance sheets, guarantees, or other forms of catalytic capital for education, alongside a select group of public finance and development partners. It is the first in a series of discussions that IFFEd and partners will host over the coming months, allowing us to engage a broader group over time. Expressions of interest will be reviewed based on audience fit and available capacity. To express interest in attending, please reach out to media@iff-education.org