In 2005, Grantmakers for Education announced eight education grantmaking practices – drawn from the experience and wisdom of successful grantmakers and donors – that lead to results in education. These Principles for Effective Education Grantmaking seek to promote the wisdom, craft and knowledge education funders need to achieve maximum results. The eight principles are outlined in this guide and are related to discipline and focus, knowledge,  outcomes, effective grantees, engaged partners, leverage, persistence, and innovation and learning.