Introduction:
The goal of the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders is to provide educational and networking opportunities for grantmakers in order to facilitate philanthropic work to support a vibrant and healthy agricultural and food systems. We encourage all interested grantmakers to make use of the SAFSF network to exchange ideas, ask questions, and collaborate on issues of common interest.
Benefits and Responsibilities of SAFSF Membership
2.1 Benefits of Membership
- Networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration with SAFSF peers.
- Access to an audience of other funders and NGOs.
- Ability to help shape the SAFSF agenda and work plan.
- Eligibility to participate on the Steering Committee.
- Discounted registration fees for SAFSF forums and events.
- Participate in SAFSF activities.
2.2 Responsibilities of Membership
- Contribute to SAFSF's mission of cultivating sustainable food and agriculture systems.
- Share perspectives and expertise with SAFSF colleagues.
- Provide financial support for SAFSF, its programs and initiatives.
- Conduct outreach to other potential funders, speakers, and resources.
- Members may not use their participation in SAFSF for promotional purposes or for private gain.
Members may not use their participation in SAFSF for promotional purposes or for private gain.
BENEFIT |
MEMBERS |
OTHERS |
Listserve |
X |
X |
Website |
X |
X |
General Funder Conference Calls |
X |
X |
Attend conferences - Annual Forum |
X |
X |
Program committee for annual meeting |
X |
X |
Quarterly Call Series 'Kitchen Conversations' |
X |
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Conference Call Scoping and Agenda Setting |
X |
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Peer review/consultation among members |
X |
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Strategy Calls |
X |
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Workplan review |
X |
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Operating Protocol Review and Approval |
X |
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Selection of Steering Committee membership |
X |
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Participation on Steering Committee |
X |
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Referrals and Assistance from time to time |
X |
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