National Conference

The largest gathering of small foundation leaders

Save the date!

October 7-9, 2012
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
San Francisco, CA

Every other year, ASF brings together 750 small foundation leaders, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and guests. Join us this year for a remarkable experience that will:

• Deliver what you have come to expect from ASF as a donor, trustee, or professional in philanthropy: knowledge, skills, and authentic personal and professional connections that engage your head and heart and help you to be effective.


• Connect you to a new ASF: a vibrant marketplace for ideas, where you are challenged to rethink your assumptions and reaffirm your passions.


• Showcase our host city of San Francisco and its dynamic arts community, cutting-edge technology sector, and philanthropic diversity—the perfect backdrop to reenergize and inspire us all.

Online registration opens February 2012.

Conference Buzz

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What participants say

“Where else can you find this much passion to change the world in one place?” - Emily Hull-Parsons, The William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation, CA

“The ASF conference provided a lot of ideas and inspiration, and an opportunity to network with others involved with foundation work. I really enjoyed (and drew from) the breadth of experience of the participants – founders, staff, investors, advisors, trustees, and up and comings.”
- Anastacia Kampe, The Kampe Foundation, CO

Sights and sounds

View the 2010 photo album on Flickr

Listen to the 15th anniversary song, performed at the 2010 conference by Chip Dolan.