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. This has been an exciting year at SAFSF. With a new Strategic Direction forthcoming, we are looking forward to a big year in 2025, including new programs, the return of
SAFSF is excited to announce the launch of our Request for Ideas (RFI). This initiative will gather ideas throughout the year for our general programming, with a specific call for 2025 SAFSF Forum submissions by Sunday, January 12. For this deadline, we are particularly seeking ideas that can be developed into proposals to engage a diverse range of funders—including
For over 20 years, SAFSF has been the leading national membership organization for philanthropy and impact investors committed to creating an equitable and sustainable food and agriculture system. Our network of nearly 120+ member organizations includes foundations, impact investors, community development finance institutions (CDFIs), funding collaboratives, and re-granting organizations. SAFSF membership offers networking, learning, professional
The SAFSF Forum is a unique conference for the full spectrum of funders—including philanthropy, investors, community finance, and intermediaries—to engage with peers, movement leaders, and practitioners across the country around a shared mission for equitable and sustainable food and agriculture. We are gathering at Tamaya Resort, which is located on sovereign Santa Ana Pueblo land, June 9-12. Join
Interested in stewardship of Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders? An open call for nominations to SAFSF’s Board of Directors will run until July 31st. Open board positions will be filled for three-year terms that begin on January 1, 2026. Open Board seats for 2026 are for both SAFSF members and non-member funders. Nominations will
For over 20 years, SAFSF has been the leading national membership organization for philanthropy and impact investors committed to creating an equitable and sustainable food and agriculture system. Our network of nearly 120 member organizations includes foundations, impact investors, community development finance institutions (CDFIs), funding collaboratives, and re-granting organizations. SAFSF membership offers networking, learning, professional
Interested in stewardship of Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders? An open call for nominations to SAFSF’s Board of Directors will run until July 31, 2025. Open board positions will be filled for three-year terms that begin on January 1, 2026. Open Board seats for 2026 are for both SAFSF members and non-member funders. Nominations
For over 20 years, SAFSF has been the leading national membership organization for philanthropy and impact investors committed to creating an equitable and sustainable food and agriculture system. Our network of nearly 120 member organizations includes foundations, impact investors, community development finance institutions (CDFIs), funding collaboratives, and re-granting organizations. SAFSF membership offers networking, learning, professional
We are seeking proposals for workshops, learning dinners, lightning talks, and field days that align with SAFSF’s mission and goals for the conference. In addition to shaping the 2026 SAFSF Forum, these submissions will contribute to ongoing program development within SAFSF, helping us identify key areas for future events, workshops, and initiatives throughout the year.
For over 20 years, SAFSF has been the leading national membership organization for philanthropy and impact investors committed to creating an equitable and sustainable food and agriculture system. Our network of nearly 120 member organizations includes foundations, impact investors, community development finance institutions (CDFIs), funding collaboratives, and re-granting organizations. SAFSF membership offers networking, learning, professional