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Philanthropy Ohio and its members strive for a just and vibrant Ohio through policywork to ensure every Ohio student is actively engaged in their learning, has access to high-quality education opportunities and is prepared to enter the workforce and succeed in life. When advocacy work and public policy align with funding priorities, Philanthropy Ohio members can have an even greater impact. By leveraging our collective expertise, authority and resources, we can scale advocacy solutions more effectively.

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Education Policy Table

Philanthropy Ohio’s Education Policy Table invites individuals from member organizations to learn about and advocate for state education policies that impact children and youth in their local communities. Meetings occur quarterly via Zoom, with agendas focused on the latest policy issues, connecting with senior department leaders and examining the roles philanthropy can play in advancing education equity, access and attainment.   

The Education Policy Table is the place to:   

  • Develop education policy priorities and make recommendations to the Public Policy Committee, which then recommends approval to the Board of Trustees; 
  • Determine the need for and identify partnerships to develop and fund research on education policy issues and positions; 
  • Engage in public policy activities as directed by approved recommendations and the adopted legislative agenda; 
  • Explore public/private partnerships; 
  • Learn about current policymaking and implementation; and 
  • Identify funder roles, including exploring collaborative funding opportunities, identifying new funding sources for Philanthropy Ohio’s policy work and advising on topical education topics.  
     

Table Co-leads: 

Cathy Belk (Deaconess Foundation), Allison Veryser (Mathile Family Foundation), Renée Willis, Ph.D. (Martha Holden Jennings Foundation) 

"Philanthropy Ohio has helped me stay informed about the changing landscape of education and build topic-specific expertise to be a more informed grantmaker. I am excited to co-lead the new Education Policy Table to help bring these opportunities to learn and connect to my peers who support education and education-related programs across the state. See you at the Table!" -Allison Veryser, Senior Program Officer, Mathile Family Foundation, Education Policy Table -Co-lead 

Education Policy Briefings, Resources & Recordings 

Education Policy Table Program Recording - August 2024
Publication Date: August 15, 2024

Education Policy Table Program Recording - May 2024
Publication Date: May 8, 2024

 

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When you become a member of Philanthropy Ohio, you join a community of funder organizations 200+ members strong who are working to improve our communities! Already a member? Make sure your annual membership is up to date and you have access to all the benefits – from members-only peer convenings to public policy initiatives to the latest resources and networking events. 

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