Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) seeks a Public Policy Associate to work with the Senior Director of Public Policy in developing and executing policy-related content to engage our network of philanthropic and investment funders in opportunities to support sustainable agriculture and food systems policy work. This is a new role for SAFSF that will support
The RFP Deadline has passed. About the RFP Member-driven content makes up an important part of SAFSF’s annual schedule of activities that help agriculture and food systems funders connect with each other, learn about the field and each other’s work, and amplify their impact through aligned action. Ideas submitted through this RFP may be considered:
Hi everyone! I’m Jen Zuckerman, chair of the SAFSF Nominating Committee. I’m reaching out to invite you to nominate either yourself or another member for one of four open Director positions on the SAFSF Board. As you know, SAFSF is an ever-evolving organization. We are seeking Board leadership that understands where we’ve been, who we
Your sponsorship of the 2023 SAFSF Forum boosts our power to convene funders across the agriculture and food system spectrum at a critical moment for philanthropy. Your Forum sponsorship enables us to bring in new voices, research, and expertise to our convening, and helps create a supportive and interactive space for all Forum attendees to
The application period has closed. SAFSF is accepting Committee Volunteer Applications for service on the Membership, Nominating, and Policy committees for minimum one-year terms beginning January 1, 2024. The deadline for volunteer submissions is October 1, 2023 and notifications will be made by October 31, 2023. Serving on a committee is a great way to deepen your engagement with SAFSF. You’ll learn more about
SAFSF is the leading national philanthropy serving organization (PSO) for funders seeking to drive change in support of just and sustainable food and agriculture systems. Members include endowed and self-funded foundations and investors, as well as certain types of intermediaries, such as community development finance institutions (CDFIs), community foundations, funding collaboratives, and regranting organizations. Membership offers more robust opportunities to strengthen connections,
After the small/medium funder structured networking session at the SAFSF 2023 Forum in Washington DC, we saw continued interest that our members who identify as "small funders" would like more opportunities to connect and learn from one another. We have been brainstorming ways for this group to continue connecting and, with the help of a
SAFSF is the leading national philanthropy serving organization (PSO) for funders seeking to drive change in support of just and sustainable food and agriculture systems. Members include endowed and self-funded foundations and investors, as well as certain types of intermediaries, such as community development finance institutions (CDFIs), community foundations, funding collaboratives, and regranting organizations. Membership offers more robust opportunities to strengthen connections,
SAFSF is accepting nominations for up to three (3) positions on the Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning on June 1, 2024. Please consider nominating yourself or a funder colleague to bring your perspective, expertise, and energy to the work of SAFSF! The deadline to submit a nomination has been extended to April 15, 2024.
For over 20 years, SAFSF has been home to hundreds of philanthropic and investment organizations moving capital toward a more just and sustainable food system. SAFSF offers a place to align and amplify our collective impact. SAFSF membership offers robust opportunities to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and build capacity alongside funding peers. Here is a