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.

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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

The Association of Small Foundations is pleased to announce the release of the much-anticipated

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.

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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

Eric Kessler, founder of Katrina @ 5 partner Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors, posts

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