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SUMMARY:April In the Kitchen Call: Redefining Risk
DESCRIPTION:These SAFSF member-only calls are designed to evoke the warmth\, nourishment\, and welcomeness you feel when you are “in the kitchen”. Join fellow SAFSF members for bi-monthly calls to learn about each others’ work\, discuss various topics\, and build community. \n\n\n\nHow do we define risk? What does risk really mean when it comes to grantmaking and investing? What does it mean to de-risk? How much risk is good risk? How can we reframe risk when it comes to changing our food\, fiber\, and agricultural system for the better?  \n\n\n\nJoin us as we explore these questions and others in April’s In the Kitchen call. We’ll hear from a few of your funder peers on their insights about risk from their perspective before opening the conversation up to the group to reflect on what risk means for you in your work. Come ready to hear from fellow members and to share your thoughts on the topic of risk. \n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\nCharity May\, Principal\, Sacred Futures \n\n\n\n\nCharity May is the Founder and Principal of Sacred Futures\, an advisory practice that guides partners in the reimagining\, designing and implementing of governance\, leadership and ownership models\, sustainable growth strategies\, and financing vehicles to cultivate renewal and reciprocity between human and more-than-human worlds. \n\n\n\nBefore launching Sacred Futures\, Charity was directly involved in the management of real estate private equity investments and debt capital markets. She has directed\, led and supported the investment\, structure and development of over $575 million of project value for education facilities across the country\, serving over 40\,000 students. In her time in investment banking\, she conducted the underwriting\, analysis\, origination and structuring for over $3.8 billion of leveraged finance transactions across multiple sectors including technology\, consumer goods\, industrial\, and energy. Charity also managed a portfolio of middle-market companies totaling $134 million in debt commitments and served on the sell side and project finance functions for companies administering renewable energy resources. She has worked with various non-profits and NGOs on local and global economic development initiatives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkya Ducheneaux\, Executive Director\, Akiptan \n\n\n\n\nSkya Ducheneaux is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and spent her first 18 years of life on a cattle ranch on the CRST Reservation in South Dakota. She has an MBA in Business Administration. She previously spent her summers interning for the Intertribal Agriculture Council\, where she was introduced to the Native CDFI world (Community Development Financial Institution). Skya worked diligently to create the first national Native CDFI dedicated to Indian agriculture\, which launched in 2019. Skya remains connected to agriculture\, just from the other side of the table. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Crosby\, Principal\, Thread Fund \n\n\n\n\nTim Crosby is Principal of the Thread Fund\, which focuses on investing multiple forms of capital to generate social and environmental returns alongside financial returns. Additionally Tim is a Steering Committee Member of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food\, Member Agroecology Fund\, Chair Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS) Initiative\, Member Seattle Impact Investing Group\, and Board Member of the Carolyn Foundation and Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Tim’s previous work includes Co-Chair Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders\, Director Slow Money Northwest\, Manager Cascadia Foodshed Financing Project\, and fifteen years as a professional photographer and graphic designer. Tim holds an MBA in Sustainable Business from Presidio University and a BA in Anthropology from Kenyon College.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/april-in-the-kitchen-call-redefining-risk/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Digging In Film Screening & Discussion with Philanthropy Missouri
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join PhilMO for the a virtual lunchtime screening and discussion of the documentary Digging In.  \n\n\n\nThis film by KC-filmmakers Nathan Johnson and Jay W. Austin is designed to help funders understand concentration and consolidation\, land access\, and climate change and explore the connection these issues have to their work and the work of their grantees. Filmed across the United States\, the Missouri communities of Auxvasse\, Kansas City\, and Mexico are specifically featured. The film builds upon themes from Part I\, which explored the U.S. Farm Bill.  After the screening\, we will have a robust discussion.  \n\n\n\nThis program is designed with PhilMO Members and Non-Member Funders in mind. Share with your colleagues who are interested in the intersection of grantmaking\, food systems\, and equity.  \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to Missouri Foundation for Health for supporting access to the film.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/digging-in-film-discussion-with-philanthropy-missouri/
CATEGORIES:Digging In Film,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Apply for SAFSF Membership
DESCRIPTION: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\, foster collaboration and build capacity alongside funding peers. \n\n\n\nMember Benefits\n\n\n\n\nNetworking\, knowledge-sharing and collaboration with SAFSF peers;\n\n\n\nAccess to fellow members and network data;\n\n\n\nSpecial member-only calls and activities;\n\n\n\nDiscounted registration fees for all SAFSF events\, including Annual Forum and Policy Briefing;\n\n\n\nEntitled to invite one representative of an organization they are financially supporting to the Forum;\n\n\n\nAccess to an audience of other funders and NGOs;\n\n\n\nAbility to help shape the SAFSF agenda and work plan; and\n\n\n\nEligibility to participate on the Board of Directors.\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\n\nThe missions of our members should be in alignment with SAFSF’s own mission and values\, as well as the SAFSF Commitment to Racial Justice.  \n\n\n\nWe welcome those organizations and individuals who: \n\n\n\n\nOperate in alignment with SAFSF’s core values;\n\n\n\nUse grantmaking\, lending or investing as a core strategy to fulfill their mission and relate to SAFSF colleagues as peer funders\, not in a fundraising capacity;\n\n\n\nShare SAFSF’s goal of increasing viability of and funding for sustainable agriculture and food system organizations and enterprises;\n\n\n\nSupport relationship-building\, knowledge-sharing\, and collaboration within SAFSF’s framework;\n\n\n\nShare experiences\, perspectives and expertise with SAFSF colleagues;\n\n\n\nProvide financial support for SAFSF\, its programs and its initiatives; and\n\n\n\nShow an interest in enhancing the reputation of and expanding opportunities for SAFSF.\n\n\n\n\nParticipation in SAFSF events and committees is open to all individual donors\, executive and program staff\, and members of the Board of grantmaking or investment organizations. Development or fundraising staff are not permitted to participate in SAFSF events or to subscribe to our listserv. \n\n\n\nInterpretation of these criteria is at the discretion of the SAFSF Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also reserves the right to review a member’s fulfillment of these criteria at any time. Members may not use their participation in SAFSF for promotional purposes or for private gain. SAFSF reserves the right to deny membership or remove a member if an applicant’s or member’s actions reflect poorly on the field and might harm SAFSF’s reputation\, staff\, members\, or member organizations. While not an exhaustive list\, lawsuits\, federal or state investigations\, consumer boycotts\, or other significant actions against an applicant\, member\, or affiliated organization would raise such concern.  \n\n\n\nApplication Dates\n\n\n\nApplication deadlines are January 15\, April 15\, July 30\, and October 15. You will be notified of a decision generally within a month of the deadline. \n\n\n\nMembership Dues\n\n\n\nMember organization annual dues are based on total grantmaking or investment that supports sustainable agriculture and food systems work.  \n\n\n\nAnnual SAFS-related grants or investmentsFoundation/InvestorsCDFIs/Regranting Organizations/Community Foundations<$100\,000$1\,200$1\,200$100\,000-$249\,999$1\,500$1\,500$250\,000-$499\,999$2\,500$2\,500$500\,000-$999\,999$5\,000$2\,500$1\,000\,000-$1\,999\,999$7\,500$3\,750$2\,000\,000-$4\,999\,999$10\,000$5\,000>$5\,000\,000$15\,000-$60\,000$7\,500\n\n\n\nApplication Process\n\n\n\nTo explore SAFSF membership\, please contact membership and development associate\, Angie Boone (angie@safsf.org or 805-209-4643)
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/deadline-apply-for-safsf-membership-2/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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SUMMARY:Call for Board Nominations—Deadline Extended
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nClick here for more details.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/deadline-call-for-board-nominations/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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SUMMARY:2024 SAFSF Membership Drive
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nSAFSF membership offers robust opportunities to strengthen connections\, foster collaboration\, and build capacity alongside funding peers. Here is a sampling of the benefits of membership: \n\n\n\n\nLearning Communities and Communities of Practice \n\n\n\nAccess to data and reports about food and ag funding\n\n\n\nMember-only resource listserv and webinars\n\n\n\nPolicy Connection Newsletter \n\n\n\nDiscounted registration on SAFSF in person events and Annual Forum (in Albuquerque\, New Mexico next year!)\n\n\n\nProfessional and leadership opportunities to serve on Committees or Board of Directors\n\n\n\n\nTo celebrate a year of growth and transition\, SAFSF is running a membership drive between March 18 and April 15. Funders whose food systems and agriculture-related investments and/or grant-making is below $2 million will receive a 15% reduction on their 2024 SAFSF membership. This promotion is available only to new members and is offered as a one-time opportunity for the 2024 year. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about membership benefits\, eligibility\, and annual dues\, visit our membership page or contact Angie Boone\, Member and Development Associate\, at angie@safsf.org\, or (805) 209-4643.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/2024-membership-drive/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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SUMMARY:Health Funders Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Last fall SAFSF connected a handful of health funders in our membership for a group call; that call led to a desire for a regular\, designated space for all health funders within the SAFSF member network to learn from one another. With that\, SAFSF is excited to announce the launch of the Health Funders Learning Community\, a new virtual space for SAFSF members who self-identify as being health funders in the food and ag sector.  \n\n\n\nOur first funder co-chairs of the community will be Katie Kaufmann\, senior strategist for Missouri Foundation for Health\, and Jan Delatorre\, senior program officer for Michigan Health Endowment Fund.  \n\n\n\nThe goal of this first meeting is to establish the community\, hear what you are hoping to get out participating\, hear from your fellow funders about their work\, etc. We look forward to shaping this learning community with all of you. \n\n\n\nThis is a SAFSF member-only group and event. Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/health-funders-learning-community/
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