Concepts will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance and Strategy:
  Does the concept make sense in the context of the 2025 SAFSF Forum’s themes? Is the content connected to a theory of systems change? Does the content offer actionable tools and insights for diverse types of funders to be more impactful and effective? 
• Originality and Creativity:
  Does the session propose intentionally thoughtful formats? Does it incorporate diverse learning approaches, such as hands-on activities, storytelling, dialogue and participation, arts-based methods, or cultural practices that resonate within this setting?
• Ecosystem Collaboration and Systems Change Levers: 
• Does the session highlight opportunities for collaboration across the ecosystem, connecting funders with organizations and movements driving change? Does it emphasize strategic engagement with critical levers of systems change, such as policy shifts, cultural transformation, market innovation, or developing essential tools and resources for long-term impact?
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility: Does it center marginalized voices and ensure fair participation? Does the session design prioritize inclusion for all participants, considering accessibility and diverse backgrounds?
• Impact: Does the session promote inclusive, community-led initiatives by locally rooted organizations – whether based in New Mexico or elsewhere? Will it help funders understand how to support and engage in efforts that empower communities to drive change in food and agriculture systems? Does it address power dynamics in a way that can open dialogue and cultivate more authentic relationships?