Participant Guidelines

Eligibility

ASF programs are open to foundation donors, trustees, and staff; individual donors; donor advised fund managers and holders; members of giving circles; board and staff of philanthropic support organizations; representatives of other philanthropic entities; and professional advisors who are also ASF members.

The attendance of any party shall be within the sole discretion of ASF. ASF programs are not open to solicitors and/or grantseekers.

If you are unsure about whether you are eligible to attend, please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (202) 580-6560.

No-Solicitation Rule

All ASF programs are a non-solicitation environment. ASF reserves the right to take further action as necessary.

Code of Conduct

Program participants, including speakers and exhibitors, are expected to behave in a courteous and respectful manner, refraining from language and actions that might bring discredit upon themselves, their organization, and/or ASF. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, harassment; discrimination; inappropriate language; actions disrupting the businesslike atmosphere; failing to obey all local, state, and federal laws; and/or activities that endanger self and others.

Attire

Unless otherwise specified, attire for all ASF programs is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so you may want to dress in layers.

Photo Release

ASF will, from time to time, use photographs/video of program participants in its promotional materials. All program participants acknowledge that they may be photographed/videotaped by ASF or its official photographer/videographer while at the program and that the photographs/video may be used in future print and electronic promotional materials. If you do not wish your likeness to be used in this way, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (888) 212-9922 within 48 hours of conclusion of the program.

Program Participant List

For networking purposes, some ASF programs will include the distribution of a participant list that provides the following contact information for each individual attending the program: first name, last name, foundation/organization name, city, state, and e-mail address. If you do not wish to have your contact information included in a participant list, please e-mail ASF at asfconference@smallfoundations.org.

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

Unless otherwise specified, substitutions are accepted at any time for most programs. For paid ASF programs, cancellations on or before the program cancellation date are subject to a processing fee, up to 50% of the program fee. Cancellations on or after the cancellation date are non-refundable. Refunds will be issued after the program in the same manner in which you paid, by check and mailed, or by credit card. Please submit all substitutions or cancellations by e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); by mail to ASF, 1720 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; or by fax to (202) 580-6579.