Innovation For Equity Inc

Who We Are:

Innovation For Equity (IFE) is a national network of changemakers—district leaders, higher education officials, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders—committed to one mission: transforming life outcomes for Black learners of all ages.

We connect and cultivate Black and other proximate leaders across the education ecosystem to build collective power, advance innovative solutions, and shape a future where Black learners thrive.

Why Your Gift Matters:

Too often, reforms that impact Black learners are designed without Black leadership at the table. We’re here to change that.

Your gift today fuels:

✅ The Senior Leadership Fellowship: Accelerating the growth of bold, Black education leaders.

✅ Membership Expansion: Growing our network of 3,000+ leaders to deepen connection and collaboration.

✅ Hiring our first Director of Community Engagement & Development: Growing our membership, strengthening donor relationships, and amplifying IFE’s voice to scale our impact.

Impact Snapshot:

• 3,000+ leaders connected nationwide through convenings and programs.

• 3 annual flagship events (HBCU EdTech Summit, Black Education Forum, MV Gathering).

• Backed by partners including W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Cambium Learning Group, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), and many others. 

“IFE has changed the trajectory of my leadership and my organization’s impact.” – IFE Fellow

Your gift is an investment in equity, leadership, and the future of Black learners. There is power in collective action. Together, we can build the bench of Black leaders our learners need.