SAFSF launches new Special Project on Sustainable Fibers and Textiles
We are excited to announce the launch of SAFSF’s new Special Project on Sustainable Fibers and Textiles. Over the past 6 years, SAFSF has played a leading role in the development of funder interest and information-sharing in the area of sustainable fibers and textiles, with program offerings including webinars, Forum workshops and a funder in-depth session, and a white paper on this topic. The first step in this new initiative will be the development of a “Textiles Roadmap” that will serve interested U.S. funders and impact investors. This interview-driven research project will result in a 5-7 year vision for values-based investment…
What We Do With Power and Privilege Part 2
Written by Tamela Luce, senior program officer, HealthSpark Foundation and planning committee member of the 17th Annual SAFSF Forum, held in Pittsburgh PA, June 18-20, 2019. At the end of three long days of learning and connecting with my colleagues in this food and ag systems work, I’m always drained and wondering if I should hide in my room to recuperate rather than do one more thing. But since I served on the planning committee for the Forum, and specifically on the small group that planned the final plenary, I felt an obligation to attend. I’m beyond glad I did. The three…
What We Do With Power and Privilege Part 1
Written by Tamela Luce, senior program officer, HealthSpark Foundation and planning committee member of the 17th Annual SAFSF Forum, held in Pittsburgh PA, June 18-20, 2019. As food system funders and partners converge in Pittsburgh this week for the 2019 SAFSF Annual Forum – Points of Convergence – I am again struck by the courage of SAFSF and its members to name subjects that are often somewhat taboo in other areas of philanthropy. During the kick-off plenary, SAFSF Board Chair Jen Zuckerman welcomed attendees and acknowledged the power dynamic that is in the room. We are all aware of the power imbalance…
