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SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nCome share what you are hearing and reflecting on with your peers. This is a space to connect\, listen\, and learn from one another—all SAFSF members are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for SAFSF members. Registering below will automatically register you for Gather Round each month.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-monthly-membership-call-4/
CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nCome share what you are hearing and reflecting on with your peers. This is a space to connect\, listen\, and learn from one another—all SAFSF members are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for SAFSF members. Registering below will automatically register you for Gather Round each month.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-monthly-membership-call-3/
CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T130000
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your Membership
DESCRIPTION:Maximize Your Membership is an orientation webinar for SAFSF members\, new and veteran! If you are new staff at a new or long-time SAFSF member organization\, have not engaged in SAFSF programming or member benefits yet yourself\, want a refresher on all that is available to you as a SAFSF member organization\, or just want to connect\, join us! \n\n\n\nThis quarterly membership call features our newest SAFSF members  – help us welcome them into this community. Join Clare Fox\, Executive Director\, and Holly Hanes\, Senior Membership Associate\, for a deep dive into all things SAFSF\, including: \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating & sharing your membership internally and externally;\n\n\n\nMember Perks – including the annual Forum\, exclusive offerings\, and Learning Communities; \n\n\n\nHow to access your SAFSF benefits; \n\n\n\nSAFSF Professional and Leadership Development Pathways; \n\n\n\nTools and resources available to you; \n\n\n\nEvent Preview \n\n\n\n\nThis energizing conversation will excite you for the quarter ahead and expose you to one (or many!) benefits of membership that you were not utilizing to help in maximizing your SAFSF experience. Meet other members\, learn the SAFSF processes\, and get engaged! This event is a free\, SAFSF member only event. Interested in SAFSF membership? Email us.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/maximize-your-membership-5/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T130000
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SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month. \n\n\n\nThe August Gather Round session offers a space to connect and collaborate\, following our invitation for members to propose and host ‘Critical Conversations’ around the country in 2027. What critical conversations do we need to have now\, and where should we gather? \n\n\n\nConsider this space an open house to ask questions\, share curiosities related to Critical Conversations in 2027\, and to find potential collaborators to support your ideas. We will also share insights from the 2026 SAFSF Forum and recent surveys to spark inspiration for future convenings.  \n\n\n\nCome share what you are hearing and reflecting on with your peers. This is a space to connect\, listen\, and learn from one another—all SAFSF members are welcome!
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-monthly-membership-call-2/
CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T110000
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SUMMARY:Movement-Aligned Funding Learning Community - Spend-Down Strategies
DESCRIPTION:In this quarter’s Movement Aligned Funding Learning Community call\, we’ll explore how funder spend-down strategies can serve as an opportunity to redistribute wealth\, shift assets and resources to community control\, and build power. Representatives from three spend-down foundations — Stupski Foundation\, Kataly Foundation\, and The Healy Foundation — will share why their organizations decided to spend down\, how they approach movement-aligned funding in practice\, and how they are supporting grantees in building alternative funding sources to sustain their work beyond sunset dates. Speakers will also share what they have learned about communicating spend down strategies along the way. Whether or not your organization is considering a spend-down\, this conversation offers a valuable opportunity to discuss how funders can build trust\, confront power dynamics\, and embrace transparency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSystems change requires a deliberate shift in power. In a landscape where the industrial\, consolidated\, and corporate food system is well-funded\, deeply entrenched\, and politically coordinated\, community-led movements must be equally robust—supported with consistent resources\, strong social infrastructure\, and long-term investment. \n\n\n\nShifting power means centering and following the leadership of those most affected by injustice—Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color; immigrants; workers; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; women; disabled\, low-income\, poor\, and other urban and rural marginalized communities. Movements for food justice and food sovereignty need sustained investment in the organizing\, coalition-building\, and leadership development that enable communities to build and wield power over time. \n\n\n\nThis requires resources that are distributed nationally\, regionally\, and locally to support base building\, advocacy\, and community-led interventions across local\, state\, Tribal\, and national scales. Social and structural change is only possible when communities have the time\, infrastructure\, and capacity to organize—not just react. \n\n\n\nFunders play a critical role in supporting this work. To be “movement-aligned\,” funders must adapt practices and priorities to the values and leadership of frontline communities. This includes trusting community governance\, supporting grassroots leadership\, sharing decision-making power\, and shifting traditional funder prerogatives—even when it is uncomfortable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Is This For?\n\n\n\nThis quarterly\, peer-led Learning Community is open to all SAFSF members. It is a space for honest dialogue\, where funders can share practices\, mistakes\, uncertainties\, and lessons learned with a shared intention of improving accountability to the communities most impacted by food system injustice. \n\n\n\nWe will read short pieces together and periodically invite movement leaders to ground the conversation. However\, this is not a curriculum-based or exhaustive learning space\, and we recognize that funders must seek learning directly\, in non-extractive ways\, from grassroots organizations and frontline leaders beyond this setting. Rather\, this Learning Community is designed to help funders learn about the principles and mechanics of movement building and do the internal work to be an effective ally.  \n\n\n\nAll SAFSF members are welcome\, and we especially encourage funders who are newer to movement-building or movement-aligned grantmaking or investing to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy a Funder-Only Learning Community on Movement-Aligned Funding?\n\n\n\nThis space is intentionally designed for funders because: \n\n\n\n\nFunders need a place to build internal discipline and accountability without placing additional burdens on movement leaders to constantly educate them.\n\n\n\nFunders must examine their own power\, habits\, and practices—work that often requires internal organizing and strategy alignment.\n\n\n\nFunders need to be prepared before meaningfully engaging with movement partners\, so that conversations with frontline leaders are not extractive\, repetitive\, or centering funder needs.\n\n\n\nThis learning community complements—not replaces—direct engagement with movement organizations. The core purpose is to strengthen funders’ readiness to show up better in those relationships.\n\n\n\n\nOur intention is to help funders transform their practices to be accountable partners in multiracial\, frontline-led movements\, not to create a bubble where funders only talk to funders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Community Goals\n\n\n\n\nLearn about principles of long-term movement building for systems change from experienced practitioners and through the examination of successful examples in food systems context.\n\n\n\nBetter understand investment needs and funding practices that center the leadership of impacted communities\, support movement building\, and community-led food systems transformation.\n\n\n\nLearn and exchange best practices to increase frontline and grassroots organizations’ capacity (e.g.\, time\, financial resources\, communications infrastructure) so they can build leadership and power within the broader movement ecosystem.\n\n\n\nExplore the importance of organizing across the capital spectrum and across different issue areas (e.g.\, health\, food\, climate\, environment) in alignment with frontline communities of color and movement organizations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground and Details \n\n\n\n\nThe idea for this new Learning Community came from two SAFSF Members— Chicago Food Policy Action Council and Michigan State University’s Center for Regional Food Systems—and follows a networking session with both funders and practitioners at the SAFSF Forum in 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\nCalls will not be recorded to facilitate more transparent conversations. \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-meeting reading materials will be shared in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe highly encourage you to attend all sessions in the series to stay connected with your colleagues and incorporate learnings into your work throughout the year\, but you are welcome to join at any point. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a SAFSF member-only series. If you are interested in exploring membership\, please contact our membership team.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/movement-aligned-funding-learning-community-3/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community,Member Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T140000
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SUMMARY:Gather Round: Forum Orientation
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month. \n\n\n\nAre you joining us for the SAFSF Forum in June? Meet fellow member attendees at a pre-Forum orientation call for SAFSF members\, new and veteran! Whether this is your first Forum or your 10th\, join us to learn about new offerings at the upcoming SAFSF Forum and how to best engage while in Savannah\, Georgia. \n\n\n\nThis call is especially helpful if you are bringing new staff\, consultants\, Board or Advisory Committee members who are unfamiliar with SAFSF or the SAFSF Forum. Note: all Gather Round attendees must be authorized representatives of member organizations\, as this is a member-only space. \n\n\n\nJoin SAFSF staff for a deep dive into the SAFSF Forum including: \n\n\n\n\nWhy Savannah? \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect at the Forum\n\n\n\nForum Offerings and Mainstage Sessions\n\n\n\nHow to Engage in Whova\n\n\n\nMember Engagement with the Forum\n\n\n\nExclusive Member Events at the Forum\n\n\n\n\nThis energizing conversation will excite you for the Forum ahead. Meet other members\, learn the Forum processes\, and get engaged!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for Gather Round\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-3/
CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260319T205640Z
CREATED:20260311T144123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T205640Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Round: Member Briefing On Policy Principles
DESCRIPTION:Member Briefing On Policy Principles\n\n\n\nJoin us at our regularly scheduled monthly membership meeting\, Gather Round\, to learn all about the new Policy Principles and the Policy Challenge to SAFSF Members. SAFSF’s Policy Program Manager Maggie Mascarenhas will share inspiring examples of how members are already advancing policy advocacy and movement-building in 2025 and beyond. Come share how you are already funding policy advocacy work\, or learn how you can start this journey.  \n\n\n\nThe 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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month. \n\n\n\nInterested in SAFSF membership? Email us and explore what membership means for you.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for Gather Round\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-2/
CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260401T233202Z
CREATED:20260401T232840Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte\, North Carolina | ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
DESCRIPTION:May 19–21 in Charlotte\, North Carolina   \n\n\n\nJoin SAFSF and member organization ReFED at the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit for our co-hosted\, invite-only Funder Ideas Exchange designed to help funders identify and act on high-impact opportunities to reduce food waste.  \n\n\n\nThis curated breakfast convening will bring together a select group of funders for rapid insights into promising funding opportunities\, peer learning\, and candid discussion around where philanthropic and impact capital can accelerate systems-level change. Whether you’re already funding in this space or exploring it\, this is a unique opportunity to deepen your strategy alongside like-minded peers. \n\n\n\nThe Summit convenes leaders from across the food system for field trips\, mainstage sessions\, and interactive workshops—alongside dedicated programming for funders to connect directly with solution providers and explore actionable funding pathways. \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are eligible for a discounted registration rate of $300 (75% off) using code SAFSF-FUNDERS.  \n\n\n\nEmail Holly at holly@safsf.org if you’re going to be in Charlotte!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/refed-food-waste-solutions-summit/
CATEGORIES:Member Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T203343Z
CREATED:20251210T192729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T203343Z
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SUMMARY:Movement-Aligned Funding Learning Community - Shifting Organizational Practices
DESCRIPTION:In this quarter’s Movement Aligned Funding Learning Community\, we will explore how funders can navigate internal dynamics and shift organizational practices to be more responsive and accountable to grantees and community partners. Several SAFSF members will share ways they have re-examined funding approaches and implemented changes based on community feedback. Following the speakers’ shares\, we will break into small groups to discuss strategies for gathering feedback\, navigating internal barriers to change\, and implementing more movement-led funding approaches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContext\n\n\n\nSystems change requires a deliberate shift in power. In a landscape where the industrial\, consolidated\, and corporate food system is well-funded\, deeply entrenched\, and politically coordinated\, community-led movements must be equally robust—supported with consistent resources\, strong social infrastructure\, and long-term investment. \n\n\n\nShifting power means centering and following the leadership of those most affected by injustice—Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color; immigrants; workers; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; women; disabled\, low-income\, poor\, and other urban and rural marginalized communities. Movements for food justice and food sovereignty need sustained investment in the organizing\, coalition-building\, and leadership development that enable communities to build and wield power over time. \n\n\n\nThis requires resources that are distributed nationally\, regionally\, and locally to support base building\, advocacy\, and community-led interventions across local\, state\, Tribal\, and national scales. Social and structural change is only possible when communities have the time\, infrastructure\, and capacity to organize—not just react. \n\n\n\nFunders play a critical role in supporting this work. To be “movement-aligned\,” funders must adapt practices and priorities to the values and leadership of frontline communities. This includes trusting community governance\, supporting grassroots leadership\, sharing decision-making power\, and shifting traditional funder prerogatives—even when it is uncomfortable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Is This For?\n\n\n\nThis quarterly\, peer-led Learning Community is open to all SAFSF members. It is a space for honest dialogue\, where funders can share practices\, mistakes\, uncertainties\, and lessons learned with a shared intention of improving accountability to the communities most impacted by food system injustice. \n\n\n\nWe will read short pieces together and periodically invite movement leaders to ground the conversation. However\, this is not a curriculum-based or exhaustive learning space\, and we recognize that funders must seek learning directly\, in non-extractive ways\, from grassroots organizations and frontline leaders beyond this setting. Rather\, this Learning Community is designed to help funders learn about the principles and mechanics of movement building and do the internal work to be an effective ally.  \n\n\n\nAll SAFSF members are welcome\, and we especially encourage funders who are newer to movement-building or movement-aligned grantmaking or investing to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy a Funder-Only Learning Community on Movement-Aligned Funding?\n\n\n\nThis space is intentionally designed for funders because: \n\n\n\n\nFunders need a place to build internal discipline and accountability without placing additional burdens on movement leaders to constantly educate them.\n\n\n\nFunders must examine their own power\, habits\, and practices—work that often requires internal organizing and strategy alignment.\n\n\n\nFunders need to be prepared before meaningfully engaging with movement partners\, so that conversations with frontline leaders are not extractive\, repetitive\, or centering funder needs.\n\n\n\nThis learning community complements—not replaces—direct engagement with movement organizations. The core purpose is to strengthen funders’ readiness to show up better in those relationships.\n\n\n\n\nOur intention is to help funders transform their practices to be accountable partners in multiracial\, frontline-led movements\, not to create a bubble where funders only talk to funders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Community Goals\n\n\n\n\nLearn about principles of long-term movement building for systems change from experienced practitioners and through the examination of successful examples in food systems context.\n\n\n\nBetter understand investment needs and funding practices that center the leadership of impacted communities\, support movement building\, and community-led food systems transformation.\n\n\n\nLearn and exchange best practices to increase frontline and grassroots organizations’ capacity (e.g.\, time\, financial resources\, communications infrastructure) so they can build leadership and power within the broader movement ecosystem.\n\n\n\nExplore the importance of organizing across the capital spectrum and across different issue areas (e.g.\, health\, food\, climate\, environment) in alignment with frontline communities of color and movement organizations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground and Details \n\n\n\n\nThe idea for this new Learning Community came from two SAFSF Members — Chicago Food Policy Action Council and Michigan State University’s Center for Regional Food Systems — and follows a networking session with both funders and practitioners at the SAFSF Forum in 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\nCalls will not be recorded to facilitate more transparent conversations. \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-meeting reading materials will be shared in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe highly encourage you to attend all sessions in the series to stay connected with your colleagues and incorporate learnings into your work throughout the year\, but you are welcome to join at any point. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a SAFSF member-only series. If you are interested in exploring membership\, please contact our membership team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for this learning community\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/movement-aligned-funding-learning-community-2/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community,Member Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004407Z
CREATED:20260311T145137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T004407Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Round on Membership Findings: Survey Insights For A Changing Time
DESCRIPTION:For this month’s Gather Round\, we explore what’s emerging across the SAFSF membership at this moment of rapid change. “Funder organizing” is often discussed—but what does it actually take to mobilize philanthropic and impact capital for real food systems transformation? Drawing on insights from SAFSF’s member surveys over the past two years\, we’ll share how funders are thinking about impact\, systems change\, and collaboration. This session is designed to spark reflection and dialogue—offering a window into what peers are prioritizing and how we can more effectively work together to meet the moment. \n\n\n\nThe 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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month. Email membership@safsf.org if you have any issues accessing the call.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for Gather Round\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-4/
CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260323T021349Z
CREATED:20260305T141948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T021349Z
UID:10000754-1774443600-1774447200@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Health Funders Learning Community Call
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Health Funders Learning Community call of 2026. \n\n\n\nHealth funders are navigating urgent community asks in an increasingly unstable policy and economic landscape. This session is designed as a connection and sense-making space for SAFSF members funding at the intersection of health\, agriculture\, and food systems. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we will move beyond high-level language and explore what “deploying capital” really means right now — including how members are thinking about payout levels\, multi-year commitments\, general operating support\, advocacy funding\, and state-level strategies. \n\n\n\nThis conversation will be grounded in on-the-ground realities from participants’ regions and is intended to support practical peer exchange as we launch the 2026 quarterly series. \n\n\n\nThis is an SAFSF member-only call. If you are interested in exploring membership\, please contact membership@safsf.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for this learning community\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/hflc2/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260319T142644Z
CREATED:20260225T210005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142644Z
UID:10000753-1773925200-1773928800@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Gather Round: In This Moment: Regional Insights  from Across Our Membership
DESCRIPTION:In this Moment: Regional Insights  from Across Our Membership \n\n\n\nThe 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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month. \n\n\n\nAcross the SAFSF network\, members are responding to federal shifts and funding uncertainty by leaning into local\, state and regional alignment and place-based collaborative capital strategies. In this month’s Gather Round\, we will discuss regional trends in the SAFSF membership and how funders are coordinating across funding needs within their respective communities. Whether you are a regional or place-based funder or simply want to learn about what’s happening on the ground across the country\, this month’s discussion will offer a space to reflect on the importance of regionality in food systems. Come prepared to share about how regionality shows up in funding food systems at your organization. This month’s Gather Round is a precursor to a regional networking event that will be virtually hosted by SAFSF next month as a way to deepen funding partnerships within your region.   \n\n\n\nCome ready to listen\, learn and share. \n\n\n\nInterested in SAFSF membership? Email us and learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for Gather Round\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round/
CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260129T193637Z
CREATED:20251210T164237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T193637Z
UID:10000725-1769680800-1769684400@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Movement-Aligned Funding Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Systems change requires a deliberate shift in power. In a landscape where the industrial\, consolidated\, and corporate food system is well-funded\, deeply entrenched\, and politically coordinated\, community-led movements must be equally robust—supported with consistent resources\, strong social infrastructure\, and long-term investment. \n\n\n\nShifting power means centering and following the leadership of those most affected by injustice—Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color; immigrants; workers; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; women; disabled\, low-income\, poor\, and other urban and rural marginalized communities. Movements for food justice and food sovereignty need sustained investment in the organizing\, coalition-building\, and leadership development that enable communities to build and wield power over time. \n\n\n\nThis requires resources that are distributed nationally\, regionally\, and locally to support base building\, advocacy\, and community-led interventions across local\, state\, Tribal\, and national scales. Social and structural change is only possible when communities have the time\, infrastructure\, and capacity to organize—not just react. \n\n\n\nFunders play a critical role in supporting this work. To be “movement-aligned\,” funders must adapt practices and priorities to the values and leadership of frontline communities. This includes trusting community governance\, supporting grassroots leadership\, sharing decision-making power\, and shifting traditional funder prerogatives—even when it is uncomfortable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Is This For?\n\n\n\nThis quarterly\, peer-led Learning Community is open to all SAFSF members. It is a space for honest dialogue\, where funders can share practices\, mistakes\, uncertainties\, and lessons learned with a shared intention of improving accountability to the communities most impacted by food system injustice. \n\n\n\nWe will read short pieces together and periodically invite movement leaders to ground the conversation. However\, this is not a curriculum-based or exhaustive learning space\, and we recognize that funders must seek learning directly\, in non-extractive ways\, from grassroots organizations and frontline leaders beyond this setting. Rather\, this Learning Community is designed to help funders learn about the principles and mechanics of movement building and do the internal work to be an effective ally.  \n\n\n\nAll SAFSF members are welcome\, and we especially encourage funders who are newer to movement-building or movement-aligned grantmaking or investing to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy a Funder-Only Learning Community on Movement-Aligned Funding?\n\n\n\nThis space is intentionally designed for funders because: \n\n\n\n\nFunders need a place to build internal discipline and accountability without placing additional burdens on movement leaders to constantly educate them.\n\n\n\nFunders must examine their own power\, habits\, and practices—work that often requires internal organizing and strategy alignment.\n\n\n\nFunders need to be prepared before meaningfully engaging with movement partners\, so that conversations with frontline leaders are not extractive\, repetitive\, or centering funder needs.\n\n\n\nThis learning community complements—not replaces—direct engagement with movement organizations. The core purpose is to strengthen funders’ readiness to show up better in those relationships.\n\n\n\n\nOur intention is to help funders transform their practices to be accountable partners in multiracial\, frontline-led movements\, not to create a bubble where funders only talk to funders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Community Goals\n\n\n\n\nLearn about principles of long-term movement building for systems change from experienced practitioners and through the examination of successful examples in food systems context.\n\n\n\nBetter understand investment needs and funding practices that center the leadership of impacted communities\, support movement building\, and community-led food systems transformation.\n\n\n\nLearn and exchange best practices to increase frontline and grassroots organizations’ capacity (e.g.\, time\, financial resources\, communications infrastructure) so they can build leadership and power within the broader movement ecosystem.\n\n\n\nExplore the importance of organizing across the capital spectrum and across different issue areas (e.g.\, health\, food\, climate\, environment) in alignment with frontline communities of color and movement organizations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground and Details \n\n\n\n\nThe idea for this new Learning Community came from two SAFSF Members— Chicago Food Policy Action Council and Michigan State University’s Center for Regional Food Systems—and follows a networking session with both funders and practitioners at the SAFSF Forum in 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\nCalls will not be recorded to facilitate more transparent conversations. \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-meeting reading materials will be shared in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe highly encourage you to attend all sessions in the series to stay connected with your colleagues and incorporate learnings into your work throughout the year\, but you are welcome to join at any point. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a SAFSF member-only series. If you are interested in exploring membership\, please contact our membership team.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/movement-aligned-funding-learning-community/
CATEGORIES:Learning Community,Member Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20251204T203206Z
CREATED:20250414T183111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T203206Z
UID:10000685-1766062800-1766066400@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call: Reflecting on 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWhat a year 2025 has been! As the year comes to a close\, how are you making sense of the losses and the gains? How has the year changed and challenged you and your work? Join us for the last Gather Round to reflect on how far we have come and what we hope the next year will bring.  \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-december/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260106T195902Z
CREATED:20250131T173106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T195902Z
UID:10000661-1765886400-1765890000@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Maximize Your Membership Q4
DESCRIPTION:Maximize Your Membership is an orientation webinar for SAFSF members\, new and veteran! If you are new staff at a new or long-time SAFSF member organization\, have not engaged in SAFSF programming or member benefits yet yourself\, want a refresher on all that is available to you as a SAFSF member organization\, or just want to connect\, join us! \n\n\n\nThis quarterly membership call features our newest SAFSF members  – help us welcome them into this community. Join Clare Fox\, Executive Director\, and Holly Hanes\, Senior Membership Associate\, for a deep dive into all things SAFSF\, including: \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating & sharing your membership internally and externally;\n\n\n\nMember Perks – including the annual Forum\, exclusive offerings\, and Learning Communities; \n\n\n\nHow to access your SAFSF benefits; \n\n\n\nSAFSF Professional and Leadership Development Pathways; \n\n\n\nTools and resources available to you; \n\n\n\nEvent Preview \n\n\n\n\nThis energizing conversation will excite you for the quarter ahead and expose you to one (or many!) benefits of membership that you were not utilizing to help in maximizing your SAFSF experience. Meet other members\, learn the SAFSF processes\, and get engaged! This event is a free\, SAFSF member only event. Interested in SAFSF membership? Email us. (membership@safsf.org)
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/maximize-your-membership-q4/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T140000
DTSTAMP:20250414T183009Z
CREATED:20250414T183007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T183009Z
UID:10000684-1763643600-1763647200@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-november/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T140000
DTSTAMP:20250414T182920Z
CREATED:20250414T182919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T182920Z
UID:10000683-1760619600-1760623200@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-october/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T140000
DTSTAMP:20250911T162000Z
CREATED:20250414T182818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T162000Z
UID:10000682-1758805200-1758808800@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Gather Round | Feeding the Climate Transition: Where SAFSF Members Are Leading
DESCRIPTION:Can’t make it to New York City for Climate Week? Join our September Gather Round to explore how climate change connects with food and agriculture systems beyond carbon emissions.   As climate change accelerates\, these systems face unprecedented pressure\, disrupting ecosystems\, food security\, and public health. It’s critical to anticipate and address these hurdles to build a future where people and the planet can thrive together. \n\n\n\nThe Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls\, held at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST\, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-september/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T170350Z
CREATED:20250131T172818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T170350Z
UID:10000660-1756378800-1756382400@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Maximize Your Membership Q3
DESCRIPTION:Maximize Your Membership is an orientation webinar for SAFSF members\, new and veteran! If you are new staff at a new or long-time SAFSF member organization\, have not engaged in SAFSF programming or member benefits yet yourself\, want a refresher on all that is available to you as a SAFSF member organization\, or just want to connect\, join us! \n\n\n\nThis quarterly membership call features our newest SAFSF members  – help us welcome them into this community. Join Clare Fox\, Executive Director\, and Holly Hanes\, Senior Membership Associate\, for a deep dive into all things SAFSF\, including: \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating & sharing your membership internally and externally;\n\n\n\nMember Perks – including the annual Forum\, exclusive offerings\, and Learning Communities; \n\n\n\nHow to access your SAFSF benefits; \n\n\n\nSAFSF Professional and Leadership Development Pathways; \n\n\n\nTools and resources available to you; \n\n\n\nEvent Preview \n\n\n\n\nThis energizing conversation will excite you for the quarter ahead and expose you to one (or many!) benefits of membership that you were not utilizing to help in maximizing your SAFSF experience. Meet other members\, learn the SAFSF processes\, and get engaged! This event is a free\, SAFSF member only event. Interested in SAFSF membership? Email us. (membership@safsf.org) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for this program\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/maximize-your-membership-q3/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T140000
DTSTAMP:20250819T194256Z
CREATED:20250414T182549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T194256Z
UID:10000681-1755781200-1755784800@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Gather Round: Movement Aligned Funding in the Wake of Federal Cuts
DESCRIPTION:The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls\, held on the third Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST\, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nThe August 2025 Gather Round session will explore what it means to be movement-aligned funders in a time of rising authoritarianism\, shrinking federal support\, and shifting philanthropic priorities. This member-only space will highlight the role of different types of funders – including intermediaries\, CDFIs\, investors\, and foundations – in sustaining and scaling community-rooted solutions in quickly changing conditions. \n\n\n\nThis month’s session invites members to reflect on ways we can shift funding praxis to model solidarity\, accountability\, and partnership with the communities most impacted by the evisceration of federal funding opportunities. What does it mean to be “movement aligned” as a funder? What is the role of philanthropy in movements for change? What are food and agriculture movement groups calling for now? Come share what you are hearing and reflecting on with your peers. This is a space to connect\, listen\, and learn from one another—all SAFSF members are welcome! \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessy Beckett Parr\, CCOF Foundation\nA member of the Executive Team at CCOF\, Jessy Beckett Parr excels at bringing teams together to create positive change. At CCOF her team works to fund and advocate for a world where organic is the norm. The CCOF Foundation has re-granted over 10 Million dollars to farmers\, students\, and organizations. Jessy holds a Master of Science degree in Community Development from the University of California\, Davis\, a certificate in ecological horticulture from the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Prior to joining CCOF in 2013\, she spent five years producing a global documentary on agriculture\, Symphony of the Soil. \n\n\n\nOutside of the office\, she enjoys sharing time and food with her family and community on their peri-urban homestead. \n\n\n\n\nEmily Parker\, Butterfly Equity Foundation\nEmily Parker is the Executive Director of the Butterfly Equity Foundation. Ms. Parker is responsible for the overall administration of the Foundation\, including identifying and vetting potential grantee partners\, proposal evaluation\, fundraising\, and impact strategy and analysis. \n\n\n\nShe has over 10 years of non-profit experience\, with a focus on fundraising\, budget planning\, grantmaking\, and operations. Prior to joining the Foundation\, Ms. Parker was the Director of Development for Food Forward\, helping to scale its Southern California hunger relief and food recovery efforts through growing annual funds raised by over 400% during her tenure. Previously Ms. Parker worked in grants management and operations at Fundamental Inc.\, a Los Angeles-based philanthropic advising firm. \n\n\n\nMs. Parker serves as the Vice President of the board of directors of Safe Place for Youth and was formerly on the board of The Road Theatre. Emily is a Co-Founder of the LA Food Funders\, member of the LA County Food Equity Roundtable\, and serves on the Sustainable Ag and Food System Funders membership committee. Ms. Parker graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre. \n\n\n\n\nIan Simoy\, The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation\nIan Simoy is the proud grandson of Filipino immigrants whose legacy as farmers and educators continues to shape his commitment to the care of land and people. As Program Officer at The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation\, Ian stewards the Foundation’s health portfolio of grants in Hawai‘i focused on improving health care\, strengthening local food systems\, and supporting community leadership. Ian began his career as a high school history teacher and coach in Hawaiʻi before moving into nonprofit leadership\, where he led teacher recruitment and development at a large charter school network. At KIPP Foundation\, he worked to expand college and career pathways for youth across the country\, including developing programs and pilots that supported young people to serve as teachers and leaders in their home communities. Ian earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Vanderbilt and a master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard\, and lives in Mānoa Valley on the island of O ‘ahu with his Australian cattle dog\, Largo. \n\n\n\n\nOlivia Watkins\, Black Farmer Fund\nOlivia Watkins (she/her) serves as Co-Founder and President at Black Farmer Fund. Oliviais a social entrepreneur and impact investor. For the past seven years\, she has financed\,developed\, and operated environmental and social projects across the US. She also servesas a board member for Soul Fire Farm Institute. \n\n\n\nPrior to founding Black Farmer Fund in 2017\, Olivia worked in several production roles atSoul Fire Farm Institute and Kahumana Organic Farms\, leveraging her environmentalbiology background to manage and grow environmentally regenerative and sociallyimpactful business operations. \n\n\n\nOlivia has an MBA from North Carolina State University in Financial Management\, and a BAfrom Barnard College\, Columbia University in Environmental Biology. She was alsorecognized on the 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 Social Impact list and The Grist 50.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-august/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T140000
DTSTAMP:20250710T203049Z
CREATED:20250414T182412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T203049Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nHOW TO START A POOLED FUND 101with Growing Justice Fund  \n\n\n\nThe July Gather Round will feature new SAFSF member\, Growing Justice Fund. In 2024\, GROWING JUSTICE awarded over $5 million in grants to 36 organizations working to transform food systems in their Tribes\, regions and communities. GROWING JUSTICE: The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement is a multi-donor pooled fund co-designed by funders\, farmers\, advocates\, food suppliers\, purchasers and community partners from Native and non-Native communities across the country\, with a focus on equitable good food procurement. If you work in health equity\, racial justice\, economic equity\, and/or food justice\, join us!This is your judgement-free space to ask any questions on starting a pooled fund\, including: \n\n\n\n\nchallenges in the development process  \n\n\n\naligning on a common vision\, values\, and desired impact\n\n\n\nfund design and working with field leaders\n\n\n\ncommunity and stakeholder engagement + more! \n\n\n\n\nMEMBER SPEAKERRicardo T. Rocha Advisory Chair\, Growing Justice Fund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRicardo T. Rocha Advisory Chair\, Growing Justice Fund\n\n\n\nRicardo T. Rocha is originally from Guanajuato\, Mexico\, and immigrated here with his family at the age of 4. Ricardo T. Rocha graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Watson Institute in Boulder\, Colorado. Ricardo is a well-recognized leader experienced in motivating and developing productive relationships within corporate environments as well as with members of the community\, professionals in the public and private sectors\, and elected officials at all levels of governance. Ricardo spends most of his time ideating\, building\, and scaling solutions to difficult societal or organizational problems.Ricardo is the Founder and CEO of Bondadosa\, a social impact\, technology based food logistics and transportation company designed to create a more kind\, just and sustainable food system. Ricardo loves to work with teams of system thinkers\, engineers\, and talented designers to bring impactful visions to life. Ricardo is invested in community efforts regarding food insecurity\, healthcare\, immigration\, the environment\, education\, and economic development. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-july/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T140000
DTSTAMP:20250508T192747Z
CREATED:20250414T181922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192747Z
UID:10000679-1750942800-1750946400@www.agandfoodfunders.org
SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION:The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls\, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month (4th Thursday for June!) at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST\, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-june/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T120000
DTSTAMP:20250521T201345Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Forum Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Are you joining us for the SAFSF Forum in June? Meet fellow member attendees at a pre-Forum orientation call for SAFSF members\, new and veteran! Whether this is your first Forum or your 10th\, join us to learn about new offerings at the 2025 Forum and how to best engage while in Santa Ana Pueblo\, New Mexico.  \n\n\n\nThis call is especially helpful if you are bringing new staff\, consultants\, Board or Advisory Committee members who are unfamiliar with SAFSF or the SAFSF Forum. \n\n\n\nJoin SAFSF staff for a deep dive into the 2025 Forum including: \n\n\n\n\nWhy New Mexico? \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect at the Forum \n\n\n\nForum Offerings and Mainstage Sessions\n\n\n\nMember Engagement with the Forum\n\n\n\nExclusive Member Events at the Forum\n\n\n\nHow to Engage in Whova  \n\n\n\n\nThis energizing conversation will excite you for the Forum ahead. Meet other members\, learn the Forum processes\, and get engaged! This event is a free\, SAFSF member only event. Interested in SAFSF membership? Email us. (membership@safsf.org) \n\n\n\n \n\n\nTo register for this program\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/pre-forum-member-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Forum Networking,In Person Gathering,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T110000
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SUMMARY:Small Funders Learning Community Call: Responding in the Moment
DESCRIPTION:This is a space for SAFSF members who identify as small funders to explore collective insights and discuss how our unique strengths can drive meaningful change. Together\, let’s reflect on our journey\, lessons learned\, and explore our paths forward in this moment. \n\n\n\nDuring this call\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow have you responded to the federal administrative changes?\n\n\n\nWhat do you think is most needed now\, both for small funders and from small funders?\n\n\n\n\nWhether you have been part of this Learning Community for a while or are new to the conversation\, your perspective is valuable and very welcome. We’re looking forward to seeing you and discussing how this community can support small funders at this moment.  \n\n\n\nThis is a SAFSF member-only group. If you identify as a small funder within the SAFSF membership and are interested in joining\, please register below.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/small-funders-learning-community-call-responding-in-the-moment/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T120000
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your Membership Q2
DESCRIPTION:Maximize Your Membership is an orientation webinar for SAFSF members\, new and veteran! If you are new staff at a new or long-time SAFSF member organization\, have not engaged in SAFSF programming or member benefits yet yourself\, want a refresher on all that is available to you as a SAFSF member organization\, or just want to connect\, join us! \n\n\n\nThis quarterly membership call features our newest SAFSF members  – help us welcome them into this community. Join Clare Fox\, Executive Director\, and Holly Hanes\, Senior Membership Associate\, for a deep dive into all things SAFSF\, including: \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating & sharing your membership internally and externally;\n\n\n\nMember Perks – including the annual Forum\, exclusive offerings\, and Learning Communities; \n\n\n\nHow to access your SAFSF benefits; \n\n\n\nSAFSF Professional and Leadership Development Pathways; \n\n\n\nTools and resources available to you; \n\n\n\nEvent Preview \n\n\n\n\nThis energizing conversation will excite you for the quarter ahead and expose you to one (or many!) benefits of membership that you were not utilizing to help in maximizing your SAFSF experience. Meet other members\, learn the SAFSF processes\, and get engaged! This event is a free\, SAFSF member only event. Interested in SAFSF membership? Email us. (membership@safsf.org) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for this program\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/maximize-your-membership-q2/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T140000
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SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call
DESCRIPTION: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 in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nSAFSF members are automatically enrolled in Gather Round meetings\, and will see the calendar invitations. If you do not\, email membership@safsf.org to receive access. 
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-may/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T133000
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SUMMARY:Member Strategy Call – Funder Response to Federal Impacts: Ways to Support Funded Partners
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofits and community organizations in food and agriculture are navigating uncertainty\, increased demands for their services\, fear of heightened scrutiny\, and lost or delayed funding due to recent Trump administration policy priorities and federal funding freezes.  \n\n\n\nSAFSF is hosting a strategy call to explore how funders are responding to these situations and what they are hearing from funded partners. This is a confidential\, judgement-free space for SAFSF members to strategize with peers\, coordinate efforts\, and exchange ideas for how to lead. For those attending the preceding webinar “Responding to the Federal Funding Crisis: What Farmers and Connected Nonprofits are Experiencing and What Funders Can Do\,” this call continues the discussion\, broadening the conversation beyond farmers and farmer-supporting organizations.  \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered: \n\n\n\n\nIdeas for adapting funding to address grantee gaps\n\n\n\nWays to support funded partners beyond funding\n\n\n\nExamples of funder responses and pivots\n\n\n\nCoordinating pooled emergency funding \n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all SAFSF member organizations including their staff\, board\, or authorized designees. Not a member yet? Email us at membership@safsf.org to get started.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/member-strategy-call-funder-response-to-federal-impacts-ways-to-support-funded-partners/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20250221T183324Z
CREATED:20250103T031106Z
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your Membership Q1
DESCRIPTION:Coming to you in a new format\, Maximize Your Membership is an orientation for SAFSF members. If you are a new member\, new staff at a long-time SAFSF member organization\, or simply looking for a refresher on SAFSF programming or member benefits\, join us to learn how to make the most of your membership!  \n\n\n\nClare Fox\, Executive Director\, and Holly Enowski\, Senior Membership Associate\, will offer a deep dive into all things SAFSF membership\, including: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding & sharing your membership within your organization\n\n\n\nMember Benefits – including the Annual Forum\, data insights\, exclusive offerings\, and more\n\n\n\nHow to get the most of the Member Only Portal and Listserv\n\n\n\nSAFSF Professional and Leadership Development Pathways\n\n\n\nSneak Peek at what’s coming up in 2025 \n\n\n\n\nGet excited for the year ahead and get the most out of this incredible community. Meet other members\, learn about SAFSF\, and get engaged!  \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all SAFSF member organizations including their staff\, board\, or authorized designees.  \n\n\n\nNot a member yet? Email us at membership@safsf.org to get started.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/q1-maximize-your-membership/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T114500
DTSTAMP:20250131T194550Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Policy Advocacy in 2025: Reflections\, Takeaways\, and Next Steps—Bolder Advocacy Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar series exploring how funders can effectively support a wide array of advocacy strategies within a food and agriculture context. Organized in partnership with Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy Program\, these 4-sessions will provide funders with practical information and skill building opportunities in supporting election season advocacy and policymaker engagement\, and how to structure policy related grants.  \n\n\n\nWe encourage attendance at all four webinars to maximize learning\, though recordings will be made available for those unable to attend live. SAFSF will host a concluding reflection session to synthesize insights\, discuss integrating learnings into 2025 funding strategies\, and address ongoing challenges. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series is available as a benefit for SAFSF members. Not a member? Join our community by contacting our Senior Membership Associate\, Holly Enowski at holly@safsf.org to receive an application or for an information call.  \n\n\n\n\n\nGoals\nThis virtual programming series will enable SAFSF members to:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand why engaging in policy advocacy is essential for foundations and investors to achieve their missions; \n\n\n\nBuild support across the foundation for policy advocacy engagement; \n\n\n\nUnderstand characteristics of grantmaking that support effective policy advocacy; \n\n\n\nUnderstand how to comply with lobbying restrictions and build relationships with policymakers; \n\n\n\nBuild relationships and learn from peers engaged in policy advocacy funding.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOutcomes\nAfter attending this virtual programming series\, SAFSF members should feel confident in:  \n\n\n\n\nRecognizing the broad scope of activities and strategies that can be considered policy advocacy;\n\n\n\nInitiating or continuing conversations with foundation board members about prioritizing policy advocacy; and \n\n\n\nHow to support grantees engaged in policy advocacy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 4\n\n\n\nSAFSF members are invited to join an informal discussion to connect with peers engaged in funding policy advocacy. Funders will have the opportunity to ask Bolder Advocacy senior counsel follow-up questions about content covered in this series including funding election-related advocacy\, engaging with policymakers\, and strategies to structure policy-related grants. With the 119th Congress fresh underway and the inauguration of a new administration just days away\, funders will also have the chance to reflect on opportunities to incorporate learnings into 2025 funding strategies. Discussion questions will include: \n\n\n\n\nHow are you supporting coalitions and frontline communities in engaging in advocacy in 2025 and beyond? \n\n\n\nHow is your organization monitoring potential politically motivated threats to your grantees and how are you prepared to respond? \n\n\n\nHow is your organization planning to engage with policymakers\, including career staff at federal agencies\, this year? \n\n\n\nHow is your organization thinking about administrative advocacy this year? \n\n\n\nWhat’s a new strategy or tactic you’re planning to explore in 2025?\n\n\n\nWhat additional content or programming related to funding policy work would be helpful for SAFSF to organize?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLogin to access recordings & resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Efthymiou serves as Senior Counsel for the Bolder Advocacy Program at Alliance for Justice. In her role\, she provides technical assistance\, resources\, and training to help nonprofit advocates understand their rights and abilities to advocate\, lobby\, engage in election related activities\, and fund advocacy. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Alliance for Justice in 2023\, Sarah served as a Directing Attorney at Public Law Center in Orange County\, where she provided legal assistance and outside general counsel services to nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. \n\n\n\nSarah holds a B.A. from University of Redlands and a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of California and currently resides in SoCal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Mooney is senior counsel with the Bolder Advocacy Program at Alliance for Justice. He provides one-on-one technical assistance for nonprofit advocates\, teaches nonprofit and election law workshops and writes on these issues for Bolder Advocacy publications. This is his second tour with Alliance for Justice\, having previously served as senior counsel from 2001-2006. \n\n\n\nTim began his legal career as co-founder and counsel for Columbia Riverkeeper\, working to protect and restore the largest watershed in the Pacific Northwest. Following his first five years with Alliance for Justice\, Tim was senior counsel at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. He spent the next decade as general counsel and director of operations for Tranquil Space yoga studios and later consulted on legal\, tech and business operations for entrepreneurs and nonprofits. Tim serves on the board of directors of Pigs & Pugs Project\, a charity that supports pig sanctuaries and pug rescue organizations. \n\n\n\nTim earned his B.S. in Environmental Studies from Syracuse University/SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and his J.D. from Pace University School of Law
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/bolder-advocacy-webinar-series-reflections-and-takeaways/
CATEGORIES:Bolder Advocacy Series,Member Only,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T120000
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SUMMARY:Q4 Maximize Your Membership
DESCRIPTION:Coming to you in a new format\, Maximize Your Membership is an orientation for SAFSF members. If you are a new member\, new staff at a long-time SAFSF member organization\, or simply looking for a refresher on SAFSF programming or member benefits\, join us to learn how to make the most of your membership!  \n\n\n\nClare Fox\, Executive Director\, and Holly Enowski\, Senior Membership Associate\, will offer a deep dive into all things SAFSF membership\, including: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding & sharing your membership within your organization\n\n\n\nMember Benefits – including the Annual Forum\, data insights\, exclusive offerings\, and more\n\n\n\nHow to get the most of the Member Only Portal and Listserv\n\n\n\nSAFSF Professional and Leadership Development Pathways\n\n\n\nSneak Peek at what’s coming up in 2025 \n\n\n\n\nGet excited for the year ahead and get the most out of this incredible community. Meet other members\, learn about SAFSF\, and get engaged!  \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all SAFSF member organizations including their staff\, board\, or authorized designees.  \n\n\n\nNot a member yet? Email us at membership@safsf.org to get started.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/maximize-your-membership/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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