School districts nationwide face declining budgets. A 2024 survey by McKinsey & Company revealed that 60% of district leaders are concerned that they will be unable to continue funding programs to improve student learning and achievement. Although it cannot fully compensate for the loss of revenues, seeking support from philanthropic organizations may be one way to mitigate the impact. In this session, you will learn how to identify potential funders, how to apply for grants, and how to engage with philanthropies as partners in education. You will learn how to develop a concept paper that clearly describes your needs, your proposed solution, and the funding needed to support it. Bring your ideas to this session, and come away with an outline of your grant-funded project and a plan to find the resources to make it a reality.
