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Funder Briefing on New Research about Americans’ Perception of the Food System and CAFOs

January 29, 2025
Join us for a briefing about new research, including national surveys and hours of qualitative interviews exploring American attitudes on the state of the food system, particularly…

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Q1 Maximize Your Membership

February 20, 2025
Coming to you in a new format, Maximize Your Membership is an orientation for SAFSF members. If you are a new member, new staff at a long-time SAFSF member…

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2025 SAFSF Forum

June 9, 2025
The SAFSF Forum is a unique conference for the full spectrum of funders – including philanthropy, investors and community finance institutions – to engage with peers, movement…

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Funder Briefing on New Research about Americans’ Perception of the Food System and CAFOs
January 29, 2025
Join us for a briefing about new research, including national surveys and hours of qualitative interviews exploring American attitudes on the state of the food system, particularly…

Learn More ›

Q1 Maximize Your Membership
February 20, 2025
Coming to you in a new format, Maximize Your Membership is an orientation for SAFSF members. If you are a new member, new staff at a long-time SAFSF member…

Learn More ›

2025 SAFSF Forum
June 9, 2025
The SAFSF Forum is a unique conference for the full spectrum of funders – including philanthropy, investors and community finance institutions – to engage with peers, movement…

Learn More ›

Recent News

Job Announcement: Membership and Engagement Director

Position Overview Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders (SAFSF) is seeking a Membership and Engagement Director to develop and execute strategies to cultivate, attract, retain, and engage diverse capital partners as members of SAFSF. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Membership and Engagement Director is responsible for increasing net membership and retention while driving revenue growth from membership dues. They will oversee membership engagement events and initiatives, track and evaluate member engagement, serve as a connector and thought partner for members, and steward an overall welcoming and inspiring member experience. A successful candidate for this role has an impressive track record of driving growth in organizations through partnership development, expanding…

Member Moments: Dirt Capital Partners

Dirt Capital Partners joined SAFSF in 2023, and since then their staff have been active members and leaders of our community, hear their stories below. “I attended the SAFSF conference in Pittsburgh in 2019 without really knowing much about the organization, and I was impressed by the open and equity-oriented community with a lot of thought leadership. Since founding Dirt Capital Partners in 2014, we have tested out models and worked with countless farmers to inform the work we do all across the US today. Participating in SAFSF’s Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice in 2022 and recommending Amanda to participate in 2024 deepened our understanding and appreciation of native-led agricultural…

SAFSF On the Road Recap: Detroit

Earlier this month, SAFSF and Detroit Black Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN) co-hosted a powerful one-day event focused on transformative food justice initiatives. Funders, community leaders, and advocates gathered at the Detroit Food Commons, a community-owned co-operative grocery store and multi-use facility developed by DBCFSN—to explore the intersection of health equity, sustainable economic growth, and community self-determination. The event highlighted the transformative potential of community-led food systems in addressing systemic inequities. Attendees engaged with critical themes, such as health and wealth disparities impacting frontline communities, the importance of community-driven solutions, and the essential role funders must play in driving long-term, systemic change. By showcasing actionable strategies and on-the-ground examples, this event…

Member Moments: Fabiola Greenawalt

I serve as The Russell Family Foundation’s Senior Program Officer, based in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our foundation’s vision is ‘a thriving, equitable, and sustainable Earth.’ Guided by this vision, we invest in people and places to advance environmental sustainability and address the climate crisis. As part of our vision, we launched the Food for Climate Solutions grantmaking program in 2023. This program is designed to address the negative impacts of climate change while fostering a thriving local and regional food system and more equitable access to local, healthy, and sustainable grown food.  Throughout the developmental phase of this program, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) has been an invaluable ally. As an organization, SAFSF…