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2018 Forum in Spokane, Washington

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Spokane
2017 SAFSF Forum

SAFSF 16TH Annual Forum | June 19-21, 2018

REGISTER HERE

About the Forum | Forum Theme | Registration Fees | FAQs | Who Can Attend | Sponsors & Planning Committee | Photos | SPOKANE & HOTEL


WORKSHOP / DINNER RFP

Proposals Due January 5, 2018

SAFSF is pleased to accept workshop/dinner proposals from all funders (even those who are not members of SAFSF). Please download the instructions document that explains what we are looking for in proposals this year. The instructions document also explains the difference between a workshop and dinner proposal. SAFSF has not requested dinner proposals in the past, but as interest in hosting dinners has grown over the years, we are trying to manage the process in a more streamlined way by asking for proposals for dinners alongside proposals for workshops.

All proposals must be submitted through this online form.

More information coming soon! Registration opens on April 3.

ABOUT SPOKANE
Spokane is the second largest city in Washington state and the third largest urban area in the Pacific Northwest. With nearly 500,000 residents in Spokane County, the metropolitan region is a cultural and economic hub for the Inland Northwest. Spokane (pronounced “Spo-CAN”) has a lively food, beer, and wine scene; a vibrant and walkable downtown; and many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Click here to view some photos of the region.

GETTING HERE
Direct flights are available between Spokane International Airport and 16 destinations across the United States.

Seattle/Tacoma International Airport offers flights to most major national and international destinations and is only a short 45-minute flight from Spokane. This makes Spokane easily accessible worldwide with only one plane change.

FORUM HOTEL

The Historic Davenport Hotel
10 South Post Street
Spokane, WA 99201

Group rate: $165/night plus taxes and fees
Book by May 18, 2018 to receive
the discounted group rate

To reserve your room: Call 800-228-9290 or
509-455-8888 and use code “SAFSF”
Or click here to reserve your room online.

hotel

ABOUT THE FORUM

SAFSF amplifies the impact of philanthropic and investment communities in support of just and sustainable food and agriculture systems, and the SAFSF Forum is the only national gathering for and by funders supporting just and sustainable food systems change. The Forum challenges participants to understand the need for grantmakers and investors to take on risks in order to co-create more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems—and at the same time, provides space to cultivate connections with peers so that no one organization is going it alone.

The three-day Forum offers many opportunities for peer learning, networking, and collaboration. Plenary and workshop sessions and themed dinners allow funders to learn from each other as well as leaders in the field. Day-long site visits encourage participants to learn from work happening in the region and identify themes that might inform their own work once they return home. A full funders-only day provides space for deeper-dive peer engagement around topics of interest.

And because the Forum theme and agenda is developed by and for funders who are working on a variety of issues, approaches, and geographies, attendees will leave with inspiration, strategies, and connections for impactful engagement related to their own work within the food system.

 


 

FORUM THEME

Connecting a patchwork of disparate but complementary strategies toward healthier and more sustainable food systems requires continually re-evaluating our assumptions and untangling the vastly complicated drivers of those systems. As such, many of the topics explored at the 2018 Forum boil down to power. Racial equity, tribal sovereignty, industry consolidation, land use, and policy all play out in the relative health of people, land, water, climate, and animals.

This complex and tenuous political moment requires urgent action, but does not allow for many missteps. In order to get where we want to go, our understanding of the context surrounding the problems we seek to affect must be at once deep and broad. With little time to spare, we must learn as we go, continually reorienting as we seek and navigate pathways to impact in the food system.

The Forum’s location in Spokane, Washington grounds many of the conversions on the agenda. We will question our own individual and collective assumptions about the food system and philanthropy in Spokane, a city that itself challenges assumptions. Spokane is a vibrant economic hub for the Inland Northwest with ties that reach around the globe. Located 280 miles from Seattle, 18 miles from the Idaho border, and only 110 miles from Canada, Spokane sits among miles upon miles of gentle rolling hills covered by wheat fields. It is named after the Spokane Tribe, who–along with many other members of the Interior Salish group, including the Kalispel, Colville, Coeur d’Alene, and other tribal nations–lived on and respected millions of acres of land for thousands of years. Today the city, and indeed the entire northwest, is predominantly white. The so-called Cascade Curtain is purported to divide Washington State culturally, politically, and economically, but the depth and quality of those divides is up for debate.

 


 

REGISTRATION FEES
Member* Non-Member Affinity Group Staff Food System Partner**
Early
April 3 – May 4, 2018
$680
$850
$700
$500
Late
May 5 – June 4, 2018
$800
$1000
$825
$500
Single Day
April 3 – June 4, 2018
$480
$600
$500
–

* SAFSF members receive a 20% discount. Rates above reflect discounted cost.
** Food System Partner registration is a member benefit and requires an access code. Email forum@safsf.org if you have questions about this member benefit or see additional details here.

 


 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can attend?

Registration for the SAFSF Annual Forum is limited to funders only. Funders are considered those organizations using grantmaking or investments as a core strategy to fulfill their mission and who make grants or invest more than $50,000 annually. This includes individual donors, executive and program staff,​ and members of the board of grantmaking organizations (family foundations, individual donors, corporate foundations, government, community foundations, etc.), as well as representatives of non-profit or for-profit investment enterprises. Development or fundraising staff are not permitted to participate in SAFSF events.

The only exceptions to this rule are for invited speakers and Food System Partners. Those invited to speak at the Forum and member organizations permitted to invite a Food System Partner received emails with detailed registration instructions. If you did not receive that email or have questions, please contact forum@safsf.org.
 

How do Food System Partners register for the Forum?

Current SAFSF member organizations received emails with detailed registration instructions for their Food System Partner. If you are a current SAFSF member and your organization did not receive this email, or if you have any questions, please contact forum@safsf.org.

Each member organization is allowed to register one (1) person as their Food System Partner. This opportunity is offered only to current SAFSF members. For more information, click here.
 

What’s the best airport? How do I get from the airport to our hotel?

Spokane International Airport is located about 7 miles (10-15 minutes) away from the Historic Davenport Hotel. Nonstop service is available between Spokane and 16 destinations across the United States.

Seattle/Tacoma International Airport offers flights to most major international destinations and is only a short 45-minute flight from Spokane. As a result, Spokane is easily accessible worldwide with just one plane change.

Taxi or Rideshare
Taxi fares from Spokane International Airport to the Forum hotel are approximately $25. Uber/Lyft fares are in the $15-20 range.

Hotel Shuttle
The Historic Davenport Hotel offers an airport shuttle at the rate of $25 per overnight guest room, per trip. Call the hotel at 509-455-8888 to book.
 

I’m driving; where can I park?

If you are driving to the Forum, the Historic Davenport Hotel offers both self-park and valet options. Self-park rates are $5 for hours 1-4/$1 each additional hour or $17 overnight; valet rates are $17 per day or $22 overnight. The Davenport Hotel and Tower self-park garage is located on the corner of Post and 1st Street, and the valet garage is located off Post Street at the main entrance. Note: participants will not need a car during the Forum.
 

Do I need to rent a car?

No, you will not need a car while attending the Forum. We provide bus transportation for all site visits. You can walk and/or take cabs to get to restaurants for themed dinners or dinner on your own.
 

Who makes my hotel reservation?

All Funder Attendees (including those who are moderating or speaking): You are responsible for making your own reservations directly with the hotel. Book early as we expect to sell out our room block.
Reserve your room here.

Invited speakers from non-funding organizations: SAFSF staff, or your funder sponsor, will book your hotel room and provide you with a confirmation number. If you have any questions, please email forum@safsf.org.

Food System Partners: We expect that funders will cover the costs associated with their Food System Partner’s participation at the Forum, including lodging. It is the responsibility of the funder and their Food System Partner to work together to determine the logistics of handling these costs.
 

Do site visits happen rain or shine?

Yes, site visits happen regardless of what the weather brings. The 2018 Forum has six choices of full-day site visits on Wednesday, June 20th.

Average June temperatures in Spokane are around 75°/51° F, but it is possible that it may be warmer than that; rain is also a possibility. It is recommended that you bring a hat, sunscreen, and layers with you on the site visits. Be sure to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Check the weather before you depart.

IMPORTANT: Anyone attending a site visit must wear closed-toed shoes!
 

What’s appropriate Forum attire?

SAFSF is a casual group, so comfortable clothes are fine. However, we will have a reception on Thursday, June 21th where you might want to wear something dressier (but it’s not required).

For site visits: be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
 

Will there be a resource table?

Yes, there will be a resource table for those wanting to bring materials. Please limit the amount you bring to no more than 50 copies of any one document.

Important: You will be responsible for removing remaining materials on Thursday, June 21th by 5pm. Thank you in advance for helping us minimize waste.
 

I have a different question about the Forum. Whom should I contact?

Please feel free to contact forum@safsf.org with any questions; we are happy to assist you.
 

 


 

FUNDERS-ONLY EVENT

Registration for the SAFSF Annual Forum is limited to funders only. Funders are defined as organizations using grantmaking or investments as a core strategy to fulfill their mission and who make grants or invest more than $50,000 annually. This includes individual donors, executive and program staff,​ and members of the board of grantmaking organizations (family foundations, individual donors, corporate foundations, government, community foundations, etc.), as well as representatives of non-profit or for-profit investment enterprises. Development or fundraising staff are not permitted to participate in SAFSF events.

The only exceptions to this rule are for invited speakers and Food System Partners. Those invited to speak at the Forum and member organizations permitted to invite a Food System Partner received emails with detailed registration instructions. If you did not receive that email or have questions, please contact forum@safsf.org.


2018 FORUM SPONSORS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

GRACE Communications Foundation
The Kresge Foundation
Thread Fund
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
New Priorities Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Bullitt Foundation
HRK Foundation
Americana Foundation
The Conservation Fund

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Alison Babb, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, MN
Cathy Calfo, California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation, CA
Tim Crosby, Thread Fund, WA
Ila Duncan, The Lumpkin Family Foundation, NY
Crystal Echo Hawk, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, CO
Jonathan Halperin, The Marcus Foundation, MD/CO
Leslie Hatfield, GRACE Communications Foundation, NY
Ninya Loeppky, The John Merck Fund, MA
Michael Roberts, First Nations Development Institute, CO


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