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 — from guarantees and catalytic capital to blended finance — can mobilize greater resources for education while preserving philanthropic assets. This session brings together philanthropic leaders, MDBs, and education partners to explore how philanthropy can move from funding projects to helping unlock systems-level financing for education.