Become an Investor

Become an Investor

Education Pioneers aims to transform education into the best led and managed sector in the U.S. so that all children receive a high-quality education. To fuel this vision, we plan to recruit 10,000 leaders and managers by 2023.

As an Education Pioneers investor, you have the unique opportunity to support emerging executive–level leaders across the country improve our nation’s K-12 educational system.

Investment in Education Pioneers directly enables us to:

Recruit emerging leaders to the field to use their skills to improve education
Support our growing base of Alumni to advance into high-impact, executive leadership roles in the field of education
Ensure more communities and organizations that lead and administer education in our country have access to these leaders with the skills to improve education and strengthen the capacity of the education system

You can influence emerging leaders to launch a career in education and create change. Become an investor today!

Make an individual contribution to our Annual Fund

Make a secure online donation using your credit card
Donate by mail

              Please mail checks to:
              Education Pioneers
              Attn: Julie Angilly
              1625 Clay Street, Suite 300
              Oakland, CA 94612

Securities:
Make a gift of appreciated securities will provide you with substantial tax savings. Capital gains taxes are avoided and gifts are tax deductible at fair market value.

Take advantage of your employer's matching gift program

Become a Corporate Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors support our work at various levels of commitment, all of which provide recognition opportunities for socially responsible corporate giving.
Read more about our Corporate Sponsor program

Sponsor a Fellow
With a contribution of $5,000 or more to Sponsor A Fellow, you will help offset the annual cost to attract, develop and retain more skilled leaders into executive-level roles in education reform. You will receive a report on your sponsored Fellow and your gift will be recognized in our Annual Report and Annual Showcase materials.

For additional information about how you can support Education Pioneers

Please contact:
Lauren Andrews, Director of Development
lauren.andrews@educationpioneers.org

Zakiah Pierre DC Metro Area, 2010

“Education Pioneers got me into education at the right level and supported me to succeed.”
Thalia Theodore Washington New York, 2006

“The fellowship was the intersection of business, policy, and education. Hearing the term 'hybrid leader' was an 'aha!' moment.”
Sara Keenan New York, 2007

“By the end of the summer, some of my previous assumptions had changed.”
Neil Danberg Bay Area, 2006

“I truly believe that public education should be seen as a civil rights issue.”
Nancy Que Los Angeles, 2007

“I see education as the gateway to our opportunities in life.”
Mara Rodriguez Boston, 2008

“It made me realize that I wasn't crazy after all to make this career switch and that, in fact, I was in really good company.”
Kristin Richmond Bay Area, 2005

“I can't even quantify the amount of value the fellowship gave me.”
Kerci Marcello Stroud Boston, 2007

“I felt like I had experienced thirty summer placements instead of just one.”
Kaya Stone Bay Area, 2005

“My Education Pioneers experience showed me that I had plenty of company in my newly chosen career path.”
Jimmy Henderson DC Metro Area, 2007

“The reward of working every day on behalf of historically underserved students to ensure that they have access to a quality education is far more important than making half a million dollars.”
Jeff Kang DC Metro Area, 2007

“The Fellowship is not just a job and a few lines on the resume. It was a time to truly understand my calling and connect with others.”
Jacqueline Pohl Bay Area, 2006

“We're moving mountains. Everyone in our sector is unified and working together towards the same goals, and we're able make strides by constantly sharing knowledge.”