News Archive
Take the 2012 Foundation Salary and Benefits Survey
January 24, 2012
All ASF member foundations with paid staff (either part-time or full-time) are invited to
Impact of the Economic Crisis on Social Justice Philanthropy
January 4, 2012
ASF member The Cricket Island Foundation released a report on the resources available to support
From the CEO: Looking ahead to 2012
December 21, 2011
January will bring a new year of opportunity and excitement for all of us, including ASF.
For
Insights on Philanthropy in 2012
December 14, 2011
In Impact 2012 from Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors, ASF CEO Henry Berman and 12 other
The Power of Small
December 12, 2011
The Wall Street Journal reminds us “you don’t have to be a giant foundation to have a measurable
Next Generation Retreat Inspires Young Leaders
November 28, 2011
Twenty-eight enthusiastic young people — ranging from teens to those in their 30’s with children
2011 Foundation Operations and Management Report Available
November 14, 2011
The Foundation Operations and Management Report is the tool for small foundation benchmarking. The
Foundation Operations and Management Report Available to Members
November 10, 2011
ASF CEO Talks Strategic Planning
October 26, 2011
At the Annual Membership Meeting in Chicago on October 26, CEO Henry Berman highlighted the ASF
Interview With ASF Program Director on Trustee Leadership Seminar
October 6, 2011
ASF Program Director Lauren Kotkin was recently interviewed by Program Specialist Angela Jones of
Discount for Family Foundations: ASF-NCFP Affiliate Program
September 26, 2011
The ASF-NCFP Affiliate Program provides 12-month access to resources provided by the National
Save on GuideStar Charity Check
September 7, 2011
Save money, time and gain peace of mind. ASF members can chose from two discounts on GuideStar
Earn CPE credits at our 990-PF Tax Seminar
August 30, 2011
Participants of the 990-PF Tax Seminar are eligible to receive Continuing Professional Education
Getting to Impact Through Planning
July 27, 2011
ASF is pleased to announce the release of a new primer, Getting to Impact Through Planning. The
Make the Most of Your Foundation’s Investments
June 15, 2011
Mark your calendar and join us for these upcoming investment seminars in Chicago.
Investment
ASF-NCFP Affiliate Program
June 6, 2011
ASF is pleased to announce a new benefit available exclusively for eligible ASF members.
The
2011 Foundation Salary and Benefits Report
May 18, 2011
The 2011 Foundation Salary and Benefits Report—an exclusive ASF member benefit—is now available
ASF Primer: Working With Consultants
April 27, 2011
Whether your foundation is looking for help with day-to-day administrative tasks or a one-time
Private foundations with financial accounts outside U.S. must file FBAR by June 30
April 14, 2011
Private foundations that have a financial interest in, or a signature or other authority over, one
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Education Grantmaking in Texas
April 6, 2011
The Association of Small Foundations (ASF) invites grantmakers to attend Enhancing the
Tax Exempt Organizations May Be Missing Out on Payroll Tax Credits
March 30, 2011
If you represent a small foundation that employs staff, take note of the following article by the
Due Diligence Guide and Grantmaker Assessment Tool From Project Streamline
March 16, 2011
As a partner in Project Streamline – a collaborative effort of grantmakers and grantseekers
Achieve the Impact You Desire
March 3, 2011
Is your foundation making the difference you intended it to? Put your foundation on a path toward
Foundation Salary & Benefits Survey - Deadline extended to March 4
February 23, 2011
We’ve extended the deadline for the ASF 2011 Foundation Salary and Benefits Survey to March 4,
Getting to Impact Through Evaluation
February 9, 2011
A new primer from ASF, Getting to Impact Through Evaluation, introduces simple evaluation
ASF Announces Appointment of New CEO
January 26, 2011
The board of directors of ASF is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry L. Berman as
Strategic Uses of Donor Advised Funds
January 4, 2011
A new publication from ASF explains how Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and private foundations can be
Philanthropist and Best-Selling Author Greg Mortenson On the Power of Small
December 6, 2010
ASF member Paige Oristano, her family, and the Oristano Foundation spearhead a collaborative
ASF Board Elects New Chair
November 18, 2010
On October 12, following the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting in Austin, TX, ASF’s board of
National Conference Handouts
November 8, 2010
Download handouts and other resources from our 2010 National Conference. Visit the conference
ASF Opens Search for Next CEO
October 18, 2010
ASF has engaged Phillips Oppenheim, a nationally recognized executive search firm committed to
National Conference Opening Plenary
October 11, 2010
Acting CEO Henry Berman welcomes the 750 attendees of the ASF 2010 National Conference on Monday,
Office Space Available
September 8, 2010
Be a part of our great shared space in the Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington, DC. Read about
Executive Search Firm Hired
August 18, 2010
ASF has formed a search committee to find the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. To this
Speaker Illuminates the Impact of Giving
August 1, 2010
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Philip Berber captivated an audience of donors in New York City on
ASF Leaders Answer Your Questions
July 13, 2010
Acting CEO Henry Berman and Board Chair Marty Fluharty answer common questions about ASF’s recent
ASF Leadership Transition
July 1, 2010
Tim Walter stepped down as ASF CEO in June. The organization has benefited greatly from his
Quixote Foundation Announces Spend Down
April 23, 2010
ASF Member offers great communications around their foundation’s decision to spend down–or spend
Free Guide to Streamlining Available
April 13, 2010
Download Guide to Streamlining, five great tools now available from Project Streamline.
The Guide
ASF-Inspired Conference Sets New Bar
March 25, 2010
New Website Launches
March 17, 2010
Our redesigned site gives a fresh new look to the same great resources you’ve come to expect from
Member Grant Funds ASF Education Grantmaking Project
March 1, 2010
Texas Pioneer Foundation, an ASF member based in San Marcos, Texas, has awarded ASF a two-year,
Earthquake in Haiti: A Briefing for the Foundation Community
February 2, 2010
Katrina @ 5 partners hosted a conference call for the foundation community on the Haitian
2009-2011 Foundation Operations & Management Report Released
December 17, 2009
This signature ASF report is the tool for small foundation benchmarking. It contains:
- 50 pages of
Philanthropic Community Selects New Orleans
December 9, 2009
Association of Small Foundations CEO Tim Walter announces Katrina @ 5 conference on The Second Line