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 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
Join us on October 22nd at 11AM PT/2PM ET for our next Health Funders Learning Community call. Building off of the Power of Procurement Summit, where SAFSF attended and moderated a panel presentation, we will dive deeper into how funding power can shape local food procurement for community health and wealth. This call is an
SAFSF is hosting an open house to answer questions about the 2026 SAFSF Forum RFP process. Please note we will not be able to provide feedback on individual session proposals at this time. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
The field of philanthropy is shifting. Active movements are unfolding within philanthropy to remove barriers between grant-making and investing, or between previously siloed impact and finance goals. This movement recognizes that all capital flows have an impact and that strategic alignment with mission, vision, and values is an important throughline across an entire organization. Launching
This funder series is organized by The Funders Network, Health and Environmental Funders Network, Neighborhood Funders Group, Chesapeake Bay Funders Network, Climate and Energy Funders Group and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders in partnership with ClimateMAX, a new national collaborative and intersectional table of NGOs advancing and defending climate and environmental justice policy solutions.
As H.R. 1 begins to reshape the landscape of safety programs, charitable foundations face a pivotal moment. The legislation delivers sweeping tax cuts to corporations and high-income earners—while dramatically reducing funding for essential programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These cuts threaten the well-being of millions of families, children, and seniors,
The Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice (IFSCoP) is a learning and relationship-building cohort for funders interested in advancing support for Native-led food systems work. Developed by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders, First Nations Development Institute, and Melvin Consulting PLLC, this program brings funders together to engage directly with Indigenous leaders, deepen understanding of
In conjunction with the SAFSF Board Retreat, we invite you to join for a networking social for funders, innovators, and advocates working at the nexus of food and agriculture. This event is invitation-only. Drinks and light bites will be provided. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to SAFSF’s Membership Team at [email protected].
This webinar is hosted by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders and co-hosts Climate and Energy Funders Group and Health and Environmental Funders Network. Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer is essential to modern agriculture, but it is often overlooked in climate conversations and remains an underrecognized driver of climate change. Nitrous oxide (N₂O), released during both the