The Catalyst Fund: A New Chapter for the SAA Foundation

July 17, 2024—The Society of American Archivists (SAA) Foundation is excited to announce a significant change to its Strategic Growth Fund. 

Established in 2011 in honor of the Society of American Archivists' 75th Anniversary, this fund has been instrumental in supporting the Foundation's strategic priorities, including professional and public education, publications, research, the SAA Awards Program, and general operations. 

At the fall 2023 SAA Foundation Board of Director's meeting, the Board approved changing the name of the fund to Catalyst Fund, effective July 2024. Along with the name change, the Strategic Growth Grant program will now be known as the Catalyst Grant program.

In a statement, Elizabeth Myers, vice president of the SAA Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for this change, saying, "The Catalyst Fund is not just an old fund with a new name. This important change signals a new chapter for the SAA Foundation and recognizes the galvanizing role that we all play in supporting the work of archivists now and in the future."

• The Strategic Growth Fund, established in 2011, has been renamed as the Catalyst Fund, effective July 2024.  
• The Strategic Growth Grant program has been rebranded as the Catalyst Grant program.  
• The Catalyst Fund will continue to support the Foundation's strategic priorities, including professional and public education, publications, research, the SAA Awards Program, and general operations.  

The SAA Foundation supports and enhances the work and welfare of the archives profession in all its diversity, through research grants, scholarships, and recognition of excellence in the field. 

For more information about the SAA Foundation and the Catalyst Fund, please visit www2.archivists.org/foundation or email foundation@archivists.org. 

Support the Catalyst Fund Today!

Sincerely, 

SAA Foundation