National Association of Education Foundations [NAEF] upcoming events

Career Center (Thursday, January 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Are You Looking To Fill A Vacancy?

The National Association of Education Foundations connects job seekers and those hiring through our Career Center.

Members can post a career placement free of charge; non-member will pay a nominal fee. Payments must be received in full before a job is posted to the Career Center.

First, register and pay for the career placement online. Then, send the career placement to info@educationfoundations.org in an email or as an email attachment. Include relevant job information and how applicants should apply [web address, email, etc]. An attached file must be an original file [IE: Microsoft Word]. The career placement will remain online for 30-days, but can be renewed for an additional 30-days at the same rate.

Fundraising Member Network (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Fundraising Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

CEFL Certification Program Registration (Monday, April 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join the 2026 CEFL Cohort!

The Certificate in Education Foundation Leadership, CEFL, is the professional standard and is the only certification program designed exclusively for education foundation leaders and executives. This program provides foundation leaders with specific skills and knowledge required to lead and manage an education foundation, regardless of size.

The CEFL Certification Program is offered online in an asynchronous format that is self-paced with weekly deadlines. Optional weekly check-ins over Zoom provide a space to connect in real time with instructors and peers from across the country.

Each course is four weeks; the certificate can be completed in about six months. There is a "Flex" week between each course. This allows students the flexibility to work ahead, catch up on any missed work, or just enjoy some time off.

This six-course program is ideal for education foundation leaders, foundation staff, and board members who are passionate about the advancement of the industry, their foundation, and their professional growth.

Prerequisite

You must be a member in good standing with the NAEF and maintain active membership to retain certification.

Registration Fee

Full program registration and for course CEFL 101 closes on April 20, 2026. You can also choose to register and pay by course.

Full Tuition - $3,000

Individual course - $555/each

We must receive payment in advance of the course start date to provide you with access to the online learning platform.

Course Calendar

The six-course session begins April 20 and concludes November 16, 2026. Enrolled students may access course materials beginning April 20th; courses being on April 27th.

Access our CEFL Certification web page

Governance & District Relationship Member Network (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Governance & District Relationship Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

June Digital Advertising (Tuesday, June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Maximize Your Exposure in the NAEF Newsletter

Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our June newsletter!

Advertising opportunities include -

Vertical Advertisement
Horizontal Advertisement
Square Advertisement
Year- Round Corporate Logo and hyperlink on our website

The deadline of purchasing June advertising is May 26, 2026.

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August Digital Advertising (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Maximize Your Exposure in the NEAF Newsletter

Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our August newsletter!

Advertising opportunities include -

Vertical Advertisement
Horizontal Advertisement
Square Advertisement
Corporate Logo & Hyperlink Website Presence [one year]

The deadline of purchasing August advertising is July 28, 2026.

View digital advertising sizing here

Executive Leadership Member Network (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Executive Leadership Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Marketing & Communications Member Network (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Marketing & Communications Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

October Digital Advertising (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Maximize Your Exposure in the NEAF Newsletter

Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our October newsletter!

Advertising opportunities include -

Vertical Advertisement
Horizontal Advertisement
Square Advertisement
Corporate Logo & Hyperlink Website Presence [one year]

The deadline of purchasing October advertising is September 29, 2026.

View the digital advertising here

HR & Finance Member Network (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our HR & Finance Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired.

Registration

Member - Complimentary

Fundraising Member Network (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Registration

Member - Complimentary

December Digital Advertising (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Maximize Your Exposure in the NEAF Newsletter

Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our December newsletter!

Advertising opportunities include -

Vertical Advertisement
Horizontal Advertisement
Square Advertisement
Corporate Logo & Hyperlink Website Presence [one year]

The deadline of purchasing December advertising is November 24, 2026.

View the digital advertising sizing here

Governance & District Relationship Member Network (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Governance & District Relationship Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired.

Registration

Member - Complimentary