Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) amplifies the impact of philanthropic and investment communities in support of just and sustainable food and agriculture systems.

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SAFSF On The Road: Detroit Nov. 14-15
Host a 2024 Screening of Our Film, Digging In
Climate Change and Agriculture Resources

Featured Work

Apply to Join our Team as Program Director
SAFSF On The Road: Detroit Nov. 14-15
Host a 2024 Screening of Our Film, Digging In
Climate Change and Agriculture Resources

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Deadline: Apply for SAFSF Membership

July 31, 2024
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…

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August In the Kitchen Call: Strategic Planning Workshop

August 8, 2024
We invite our members to join us on Thursday, August 8, to share elements of a rough sketch of the emerging strategic direction for our work together.…

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Election Season Advocacy: What Funders Need to Know—Bolder Advocacy Series

August 21, 2024
This event is part of a webinar series with Bolder Advocacy. More information coming soon! Speakers: Sarah Efthymiou serves as Senior Counsel for the Bolder Advocacy Program…

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Deadline: Apply for SAFSF Membership

October 15, 2024
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…

Learn More ›

Deadline: Apply for SAFSF Membership
July 31, 2024
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…

Learn More ›

August In the Kitchen Call: Strategic Planning Workshop
August 8, 2024
We invite our members to join us on Thursday, August 8, to share elements of a rough sketch of the emerging strategic direction for our work together.…

Learn More ›

Election Season Advocacy: What Funders Need to Know—Bolder Advocacy Series
August 21, 2024
This event is part of a webinar series with Bolder Advocacy. More information coming soon! Speakers: Sarah Efthymiou serves as Senior Counsel for the Bolder Advocacy Program…

Learn More ›

Deadline: Apply for SAFSF Membership
October 15, 2024
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…

Learn More ›

Recent News

Philanthropy’s Role in Creating Thriving Rural Communities

Holly Enowski, SAFSF Senior Membership Associate, shares her reflections after attending two rural-forward convenings: 2024 Rural Philanthropy Summit: Creating Thriving Communities, presented by Philanthropy Missouri and Community Foundation of the Ozarks, and Building an Intersectional Philanthropic Approach: Climate Change, Agriculture, and Healthy Rural Communities presented by SAFSF. Growing up in rural Missouri and now living in a town of 250, I have a keen awareness of the issues impacting rural communities and a deep desire to create a stronger, thriving rural Midwest. My summer has been full of travel – joining fellow PSO, Philanthropy Missouri, for their recent rural-focused summit, and meeting with over 80 climate, energy, and agriculture funders,…

SAFSF On the Road Recap: Minnesota

Key Takeaways | Voices from the Field | Acknowledgements | Recordings | Connecting Further | Resources Last month, as part of our SAFSF On The Road series, we gathered over 80 climate, energy, and agriculture funders, and community leaders in Minneapolis for “Building an Intersectional Philanthropic Approach: Climate Change, Agriculture, and Healthy Rural Communities.” This event underscored the urgent need for investing in rural communities and agriculture as essential strategies for climate mitigation and resilience. It highlighted the importance of implementing comprehensive, systemic interventions to address the challenges effectively. These investments are crucial for promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing the resilience of rural areas to climate impacts. Over the two days,…

Job Announcement: Program Director

Position Summary SAFSF is seeking a Program Director to lead the design, coordination and administration of all aspects of our programs including planning, organizing, and executing an annual program plan and an annual in-person Forum. The function of this role is to ensure that SAFSF’s programs are aligned with our strategic direction, relevant to our community of members, and impactful towards our mission. The Program Director, reporting to the Vice President of Impact, will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Program Team, and directly supervise Associates. They will lead co-creation and coordination with managers and cross-functional roles, to develop, promote, and execute SAFSF’s programs. Strong candidates for…

Being a Good Relative: Engaging with Native Communities

Angie Boone, SAFSF Membership and Development Associate, shares her reflections after attending the 2024 Native Americans in Philanthropy Conference. Sophie Ackoff, Program Manager, Food & Agriculture at the 11th Hour Project, reflects on the launch of the Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice second cohort. Angie Boone, SAFSF As a Citizen of Cherokee Nation and formerly serving in a role with Pinoleville Pomo Nation, it meant a lot to me to be among the over 600 funders, tribal members, Native non-profits, Indigenous artists, and vendors from around the world who gathered at the 2024 Native Americans in Philanthropy Conference in Minneapolis, MN last month. I especially appreciated the conversations around…