Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
Learn, Connect, Catalyze

Bringing early childhood funders together for more than 30 years to learn, connect, and catalyze change for children and families. Our strength stems from the collective efforts of our members and philanthropic partners.

Become a Member

Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
Learn, Connect, Catalyze

Bringing early childhood funders together for more than 30 years to learn, connect, and catalyze change for children and families. Our strength stems from the collective efforts of our members and philanthropic partners.

Become a Member

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Upcoming Events

ECFC programming provides opportunities for funders to connect with early childhood researchers, practioners and advocates to deepen their knowledge of early childhood issues, and explore ways to align and leverage philanthropic investment in systemic, equity-focused approaches to early childhood.

Jan
23
ECFC Member Briefing | Head Start and Child Care: What’s at Stake in 2025
3:00 pm EST
January 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Feb
5
How the Care Movement is Organizing Against Devastating Federal Tax and Budget Cuts
3:00 pm EST
February 5, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Feb
13
The Necessity of Infrastructure for Equitable Systems Change: Home Visiting Modeling the Way
2:00 pm EST
February 13, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Mar
27
ECFC Watch Party: Budget and Tax Policy Matters to State and Local Funders
2:00 pm EDT
March 27, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

What's New

A Black Child gazing through a patriot booth with red white and blue flag

Infant Nation: An Election-Year Learning Series for Philanthropists of All Stripes

December 10, 2024
IStock photo family bonding time with mom dad and baby

ECFC Reaffirms Commitment to Equity and Justice for Young Children and Families

November 19, 2024

Reflecting ECFC’s October 2024 Member Meeting

November 1, 2024

Keami Harris, ECFC Chief of Equity & Strategy, Ascend Fellow Class of 2024

September 4, 2024
A black and white photo of a grandmother's hand reach out to hold the hand of her infant great grandson.

Poverty is Not Neglect: White House Convening on Transforming Child Welfare

August 16, 2024
ECFC New Mexico meeting April 2024 photo of advocates panel

ECFC Spring 2024 Member Meeting: Reflections from New Mexico’s Early Childhood Landscape

August 1, 2024
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