How will federal budget and tax policies impact workers, families, and communities? What lies ahead at the federal level and in the states? What’s at stake and in play in 2026?

Budget and tax policies impact what families have to spend on basic needs and invest in their future, define the size of the government and its role in the national economy, and affect the lives of all Americans.

Economic Opportunity Funders is hosting a funder briefing in the DC area on March 26-27 to explore these issues and how funders can help meet the challenges of the moment and support bold solutions to build a more inclusive and equitable future.

Workforce Matters members are invited to attend this meeting in person or watch a recording and then join in a debrief conversation on March 31 with funder colleagues.Join us on March 31 from 12-1 pm ET for a funder-only follow-up conversation, featuring speakers from the National Skills Coalition, to explore workforce policy and budget implications and opportunities for funder engagement.

This session is open to staff of philanthropic organizations and philanthropic advisors.