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Deadline 9/15: Critical Conversations Open Call
Join Our Team: Finance & Operations Senior Director
Save the date 10/7 —Denver Networking Social
Join Our Community

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Deadline: Open Call for Ideas for Critical Conversations

September 15, 2026
The future of a resilient, just, and democratic food and agriculture system relies on more connected communities, aligned strategies, and increased resources. SAFSF recognizes the need for…

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Gather Round Monthly Membership Call

September 17, 2026
The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST, serve as a regular “drop…

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The Billion-Dollar Plate: Institutional Procurement as Climate Strategy

September 24, 2026
Co-Hosted by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) and Builders Vision Institutional procurement — the multi-billion dollar purchasing power of schools, hospitals, universities, and government agencies…

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Report Back: Integrated Capital Community of Practice

September 29, 2026
If you are thinking of joining the SAFSF Integrated Capital Community of Practice, this session will provide an overview of the program and feature participant perspectives from…

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Deadline: Open Call for Ideas for Critical Conversations
September 15, 2026
The future of a resilient, just, and democratic food and agriculture system relies on more connected communities, aligned strategies, and increased resources. SAFSF recognizes the need for…

Learn More ›

Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
September 17, 2026
The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST, serve as a regular “drop…

Learn More ›

The Billion-Dollar Plate: Institutional Procurement as Climate Strategy
September 24, 2026
Co-Hosted by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) and Builders Vision Institutional procurement — the multi-billion dollar purchasing power of schools, hospitals, universities, and government agencies…

Learn More ›

Report Back: Integrated Capital Community of Practice
September 29, 2026
If you are thinking of joining the SAFSF Integrated Capital Community of Practice, this session will provide an overview of the program and feature participant perspectives from…

Learn More ›

Recent News

Job Posting: Finance & Operations Senior Director

Location: Remote within the U.S.  Reports to: Executive Director  Supervises: Technology and Data Insights Manager and multiple external consultants Pay Classification: Salaried, Exempt  Posting Date: September 2, 2026  Application Deadline: October 9, 2026 Download PDF APPLY About Our Organization Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders (SAFSF) is a national non-profit membership-based organization with a mission to mobilize diverse capital partners in support of a just and sustainable food and agriculture system. SAFSF helps funders and investors strengthen connections within the sustainable agriculture and food systems community, foster collaboration with their peers, and build capacity to be more effective in their philanthropy practices and advocacy for change. SAFSF’s work is guided…

Farewell from Bridget Dobrowski, Vice President of Finance & Operations

With a mix of joy, gratitude, and sadness, I’m sharing that  I will be leaving SAFSF at the end of the year. There’s no big answer to why now other than it’s time for me to make space to pursue other interests and take on new challenges. SAFSF is in a strong place, and I look forward to seeing new stories come from the network for years to come.  It’s hard to reflect on 17 years of SAFSF in a short email. The years have been full of growth, change, laughter, challenges, and deep commitment. I have an enormous appreciation and respect for the work of each person and organization…

August Mycelium View

SAFSF Mycelium View SAFSF’s Mycelium View goes deeper—tracking emerging field developments, policy shifts, and systems change efforts from philanthropy and beyond. Read in browser   Forward to funder colleague   // August 27, 2026 SAFSF Mycelium View is our bi-monthly newsletter for funders and movement leaders who want to stay close to the trends, policies, and system change efforts shaping the food and agriculture landscape. Like the mycelium networks that quietly connect and sustain our entire ecosystems underground, this newsletter surfaces important signals for those working toward a more just and equitable food system. Policy Insights | Member Spotlight | Field Updates | Reports | Events | Grants & Jobs We rely on…

Environment & Climate Data Insights Report

The origin story of SAFSF comes out of a dilemma. In the early 1990’s, funders within the Environmental Grantmakers Association debated whether agriculture could align with environmental sustainability goals. Many recognized the ecological damage wrought by industrial agriculture, while others pointed to agroecological and organic farming as a solution. Everyone agreed: our food system impacts natural resources, environmental health, and climate change. Thus began a new organization: Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders. Decades later, the evidence supports the idea that food and farming is responsible for roughly one-third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and it also offers some of the most powerful levers available for climate solutions. So…