ECDFWG The Early Child Development Funders Working Group The Early Child Development Funders Working Group (ECDFWG) was established in 2009 as a group of foundations coming together with a simple goal; ensure the availability of quality, publicly funded, early childhood education for every preschool child in Canada. Our Work Funder Affinity Groups PFC Connects ECDFWG Members of the ECDFWG value learning from each other about how foundations can influence policy change, sharing tools that can be adapted for local use, and increasing understanding of the vast regional variations in values and approaches that make up Canada. The ECDFWG has sought to achieve a balance between an informal and a structured approach. Each foundation chooses its participants in the ECDFWG who have included a range of foundation Board Directors, CEOs, program staff, and advisors. Who is this group for? Membership of this group is determined by the group convenors. How to join Please connect with the group as follows: Email Contact: ness@thewaltonstrust.org For Grantseekers We recognize there is interest from the broader charitable sector to learn more about specific issues and connect with grantmakers. We suggest you access resources like Grant Connect to get information and sign up for PFC’s newsletter to learn about other opportunities like webinars and our bi-annual conference. About Affinity Groups Affinity Groups bring together individuals with shared professional interests to collaborate, learn, and network. These peer-led groups provide a supportive environment for exchanging ideas, tackling challenges, and deepening expertise through regular meetings, discussions, and collaborative projects. Members lead workshops and interactive sessions to help foster both personal and professional growth. PFC Connects PFC actively connects its members to affinity groups hosted by other organizations to nurture relationships, promote visibility across the sector, and enhance the collective impact of philanthropic work across Canada. PFC is not responsible for the content, format and membership of these groups.