Trainings
CFP Grantee Only Events
Diversified Funding: Cultivating Donor Relationships with Integrity
September 30th, 2-3pm EST
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In a funding landscape where relationships matter as much as resources, organizations can strengthen their future by cultivating deeper, more authentic connections with donors. By developing thoughtful strategies, small donors can be nurtured into larger supporters, annual appeals can be sharpened to reach wider audiences, and board members can be engaged as partners in donor development. This workshop will also explore how to align your story with donor interests while staying true to your mission—ensuring that growth in support reflects both your values and your community impact. Join speaker Eva Agudelo, founder of Full Bloom Futures, as she shares insights and strategies for building lasting donor relationships that honor organizational values while expanding capacity.
This session is open to anyone- not just CFP grantees.
Narrative Power for Community Food Organizations
October 8th, 1:30-2:45PM EST
In this moment of shifting narratives, community food organizations can use storytelling to highlight the critical roles they play, the gaps they fill and the tangible contributions they bring to their communities. By developing clear, universally applicable narratives, these orgs can communicate their value to constituents, funders, and media alike. Join speaker Jerusha Klemperer, Director of FoodPrint, as she shares strategies for narrative development, and helps attendees troubleshoot building out a story that reflects their organizations values, goals, and impacts.
This session is open to anyone- not just CFP grantees.
Integrating Storytelling into Advocacy Strategies
October 21st, 1:30-2:45PM EST
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This training will explore how storytelling can serve as a powerful tool for advocacy and legislative communication, emphasizing the value of your voice and expertise. Participants will learn how to craft stories tailored to different audiences and discover practical ways to integrate them into advocacy strategies and campaigns. Through examples and tactical guidance, speaker Leah Kabran Eden, co-founder and executive director of Equity Advocates, will guide attendees to explore when, where, and how to use stories effectively to advance policy goals.
This session is open to anyone- not just CFP grantees.
CFP Office Hours w/ ISED
September 17th, 12-1PM EST
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Led by Andy and Emma, this is an opportunity for ISED to share updates and info with CFP grantees, and to answer questions. Information will be shared in a 30 minute cycle, so join us from 12-12:30 or 12:30-1.
CFP Office Hours w/ ISED
November 12th: 12-1PM EST
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Led by Andy and Emma, this is an opportunity for ISED to share updates and info with CFP grantees, and to answer questions. Information will be shared in a 30 minute cycle, so join us from 12-12:30 or 12:30-1.
Grantee Presentation & Discussion:
Storytelling in CFP Projects
November 20th, 1:30–2:45 PM EST
Join us for a conversation with two active CFP grantees on how storytelling shapes their projects and strengthens their impact.
Jodi Slick (Ecolibrium3, Duluth, MN) will share how a strategic communications plan helped her team reclaim their narrative by aligning priorities with clear, effective messaging.
Yemi Amu (Oko Farms, NYC) will discuss reframing their story for funders by highlighting the broader ecosystem of their work—beyond food production—to showcase community impact, educate supporters, and craft messages that connect across platforms and audiences.
Part presentation, part discussion, this session invites you to explore your own organization’s relationship with storytelling in a collaborative space.
CFP End of Year Reflections
December 10th, 1-2PM EST
Facilitated by Andy and Emma, grantees will get face time with each other, sharing the highlights and challenges of their year.