Preconference Workshops

Monday, October 11
8:30 - 10:00 or 11:00 a.m.
Preregistration required

Schedule subject to change.

Newcomers’ Orientation

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
New to ASF? New to our National Conference? Meet fellow members and staff who will help you make the most of your ASF membership and your conference experience. This workshop will help you jump-start your networking and learn about the must-see portions of this year’s conference.

Help! I Just Incorporated

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Is the ink barely dry on your incorporation or trust documents? This workshop is for you! Learn about the key practices and processes to manage your giving with ease and enjoyment. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel; come learn from other donors and the experts at ASF.

Funding Early Childhood Development

8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
This workshop will give you the building blocks to strengthen the focus and effectiveness of your giving in early childhood development. Explore the issues and debates that you see in the media; learn what works, what doesn’t, and why from your grantmaking peers; and develop action plans to improve your giving strategy and impact.

Not Your Parent’s Wealth Management Strategies

8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Just as The Great Recession wasn’t exactly a repeat of The Great Depression, so too is this era of investing, wealth planning, and philanthropy unique, with a focus on cutting-edge solutions, integrated strategies, and a personalized approach to building and preserving family legacies. Join us for insightful discussions around new approaches in wealth management.

Streamlining Your Application and Reporting (FULL)

8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
This session is at capacity.
Nonprofit organizations spend thousands of dollars applying for and fulfilling the requirements for individual grants. You can reduce the burden on grantseekers—and on your organization too—by streamlining your application and reporting processes, with steps such as right-sizing requirements by size and type of grant or accepting financials in off-the-shelf formats. This workshop will show you how to streamline while still getting the information you need.