The ANA Educational Foundation (AEF) is a non-profit organization that serves as a vital link between the marketing, advertising, and academic communities. AEF offers various programs and resources to support the growth and development of future marketing professionals. One of their flagship programs is the Campus Speakers Program, which brings industry experts to college campuses to speak about industry topics and provide career advice.

AEF also offers academic programs like the Advertising & Society Quarterly, an academic journal that publishes articles on advertising in society, culture, history, and the economy. AEF has developed an online exhibition called the Race & Ethnicity Project, which explores how American experiences of race and ethnicity have shaped and been shaped by advertising throughout the 20th century. Additionally, AEF conducts research studies on diversity and inclusion issues and provides resources like book excerpts, case histories, whitepapers, and archived documentaries to support classroom learning.

Through their MADE Internship program, AEF seeks to bridge the talent disconnect in the industry by educating and inspiring students to enter the marketing field. They also offer ANA University Memberships, allowing universities to incorporate current marketing and advertising realities into their curriculum. AEF is dedicated to fostering connections and shaping the future of marketing and advertising