
Reception and Fundraiser
Monday, October 20, 2025
5:30 – 7:30 PM | The Battery, San Francisco
The Asia Foundation has long invested in the human capital essential for Asia’s progress—identifying, equipping, and supporting leaders who drive meaningful change. From emerging next-generation policy and development leaders to visionaries working toward peace and stability, we believe leadership is the catalyst for lasting progress.
Leaders on the Frontlines directly supports these transformative fellowship programs. It is our most important fundraising event of the year—and a celebration of the people shaping Asia’s future.
We invite you to join us—not only in attending the reception, but in sponsoring the next generation of changemakers. Your support helps unlock the potential of those working on the frontlines of today’s most urgent challenges.
Let’s invest in the future, together.
Fellows Spotlighted at the Event
Asia Foundation Development Fellows
The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is a dynamic learning program designed for highly talented individuals from Asia and the Pacific under age 40 to enhance their leadership skills, regional development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure.
William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding
The William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding is dedicated to the professional development of the next generation of leaders committed to addressing conflict and peacebuilding in Asia and the Pacific.
LeadNext: Ambassadors for a Global Future
LeadNext builds a vibrant network of future leaders aged 18-25 from across Asia and the Pacific, and the United States and supports their growth, impact, and capacity to address today’s greatest challenges.
How Your Support Makes a Difference:

About the Reception
The Leaders on the Frontlines reception will celebrate The Asia Foundation’s Development, LeadNext, and Fuller Peacebuilding Fellows. Join us to be inspired by bold ideas for the future.
The evening will include beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and a few lively presentations in a dynamic, networking-style setting. Guests will be free to mingle with fellows from different countries and build personal connections with both fellows and like-minded supporters.
The reception is presented by The Asia Foundation to recognize exceptional leaders of today and tomorrow and to raise critical funds for the foundation’s Leadership and Exchanges program.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
President Sponsorship

Changemaker Sponsorship
Bill S. Kim
Champion Sponsorship
Tim Kochis and Penelope Wong
Kellee and John Marlow
Advocate Sponsorship
Suzanne Siskel
David D. and Sherry Arnold
Lin and Stephen Jamison
William P. Fuller and Jennifer Beckett
For any questions, please contact David Kim at [email protected].


