Company description 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. SAFSF helps funders and investors strengthen connections within the sustainable agriculture and food systems community, foster collaboration with their peers, and build capacity to be more effective in their philanthropy and in their advocacy for change. We convene, educate and organize funders around issues critical to rebuilding community food security and agricultural resilience, and seek to amplify the voice of farm and food systems philanthropy in public policy. SAFSF members are regranting organizations, community foundations, corporate and private foundations, approximately 100 organizations in all, operating throughout the U.S. and abroad. Job description

SAFSF is seeking a Vice President of Impact (VPI) to join our executive leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the VPI provides strategic leadership, management, and guidance for SAFSF’s external-facing work with members, prospective members, and other relevant stakeholders in philanthropy, impact investing, and sustainable food and agriculture sectors. This individual possesses a strategic framework for how to amplify the impact of philanthropy and impact investment communities to accelerate systems change in food and agriculture, and has a proven track record of leading visionary ideas into execution of initiatives and programs. The Vice President of Impact will provide guidance and accountability for SAFSF’s services and programs, and will ensure alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. Currently, specific programs include Communities of Practice, Virtual Programming, various working groups, the Integrated Capital Fibers Fund, the SAFSF Forum, and the organization’s policy and advocacy work. The VPI will play an important role in defining strategy, organizational development, and future delivery of services and programs through a strategic planning process in 2024. The VPI plays a significant role in setting the tone for a highly professional, impact-oriented work environment, motivated by a sincere desire for a more equitable and sustainable food system.

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Compensation this position is : salaried, more than 100k Location job can be done remotely Application instructions DeadlineMarch 03, 2024