501(c)(4) organizations are uniquely positioned to drive social change and advance policy goals because they can use a broader array of advocacy tools than 501(c)(3)s. Unlike c3s, c4s have no […]
Sit Down with Andrew McElwaine, Former SAFSF Board Member and Retiree, The Heinz Endowments
SAFSF Membership Manager Holly Hanes sat down with longtime SAFSF member and recently retired Vice President, Sustainability, of The Heinz Endowments, Andrew McElwaine, to reflect on his career in food […]
August Mycelium View
SAFSF Mycelium View SAFSF’s Mycelium View goes deeper—tracking emerging field developments, policy shifts, and systems change efforts from philanthropy and beyond. Read in browser Forward to funder colleague // August […]
Report Back: Integrated Capital Community of Practice
If you are thinking of joining the SAFSF Integrated Capital Community of Practice, this session will provide an overview of the program and feature participant perspectives from the inaugural cohort. […]
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Environment & Climate Data Insights Report
The origin story of SAFSF comes out of a dilemma. In the early 1990’s, funders within the Environmental Grantmakers Association debated whether agriculture could align with environmental sustainability goals. Many […]
Critical Conversations
The future of a resilient, just, and democratic food and agriculture system relies on more connected communities, aligned strategies, and increased resources. SAFSF recognizes the need for diverse capital partners […]
2026 SAFSF Forum Recap
Go Back And Get It: The U.S. South At The Center of Change “So goes the South, so goes the Nation.” More than a regional saying, this guiding theme of […]
Beyond SNAP: Stories and Strategies for Systemic Change
The federal government’s decision to withhold SNAP benefits during the Fall 2025 government shutdown revealed the instability and violence of systems never designed to nourish or protect us. As millions […]
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Part 2 — Unlocking Land, Equity, and Climate Opportunity: Lessons from the Mobile Basin Heirs’ Property Initiative
This two-part webinar series, featuring leaders at the Center for Heirs’ Property (CHP), Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ), and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), will take a deep dive into the […]
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Part 1 — Unlocking Land, Equity, and Climate Opportunity: Lessons from the Mobile Basin Heirs’ Property Initiative
This two-part webinar series, featuring leaders at the Center for Heirs’ Property (CHP), Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ), and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), will take a deep dive into the […]
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