OER + Philanthropy 101: Webinar
Cailyn Nagle
Next Wednesday, I'm teaming up with the Open Education Association to run a training on Philanthropy 101 for the open education community. The goal is to give OER practitioners and advocate an accessible start to consider grant fundraising for their projects and goals.
Funding and sustainability is one of the most persistent questions in open education — everyone wants it, but knowing how to find it, ask for it, and manage it is another story. Hosted by the Open Education Association, this webinar tackles the real work of resourcing open education initiatives, with a focus on private foundations and funding sources that open advocates may not typically think to pursue.
The session will include a high-level overview by Michelson 20MM Foundation senior program manager Cailyn Nagle, a panel discussion to offer candid insights and tips from a variety of perspectives, and time for informal discussion among attendees.
Whether you're new to grant-seeking or looking to diversify your funding streams, this webinar will give you concrete tools and real-world perspectives to move from "we need funding" to "we have a plan."
Presenter:
Cailyn Nagle, Senior Program Manager, Michelson 20MM Foundation
Panelists:
Amber Angel, Program Officer, ECMC Foundation
Amanda Hurford, Scholarly Communications Director, PALNI
Paola Santana Executive Director, Glendale Community College Foundation
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM Western
- REGISTER HERE
