Leader Tools + Resources
2020 Annual Report
Can’t believe it’s been another year! Please take the time to complete the Annual Report for 2020. We know it’s been quite the tough year (understatement of the year), but we still would like to know what happened– even if what happened was a complete pause due to the pandemic. This newly written annual report will be the foundation for all us to better collaborate with each other and for the development of new services.
The annual report is due May 15, 2021. Please click the link below for the online report form (note- this year it is indeed possible to start and save your progress! Woohoo! This is not automatic so be sure to save before you quit a session)
2021 membership drive revenue share program
Slow Food USA has received significant feedback from chapter leaders, asking for a portion of membership dues to stay with their local chapter. We are committed to supporting the network and are launching a pilot program that chapters can opt in to that would give them a portion of membership dollars raised.
2021 membership drive toolkit
Click here to find brand tools, messaging, graphics, ideas and more to make the most of the 2021 Membership Drive.
Promo Materials + Toolkits
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
- National Event Calendar: See what Slow Food gatherings are happening from coast to coast.
- Post Your Event: Local chapters and approved partners can submit events to the calendar through this form.
- SFUSA Tips for Effective Events: Plan local Slow Food events like a pro with this brief how-to.
- Slow Food’s International Fundraising Guidelines
The fundraising code of conduct for all Slow Food affiliated associations, chapters, and projects.
Chapter updates, reporting, and filing
- Chapter Leader Updates
Email the Slow Food USA national office if you have a newly elected leader or need to make updates to a current leader’s contact information. - New Chapter Application
We walk you through the two-part process of starting a new chapter. - Guide to Filing Chapter Taxes
Don’t fear the filing! Simple instructions for the simple process of filing you chapter taxes - Guidelines for Reporting on Lobbying Activities
CHAPTER HANDBOOK
- Chapter Handbook
Your guide to the administrative side of running a local chapter.
2020 Leader summit archive
Access the archive of 21 hour-long sessions to support your leadership, fundraising, communications and programming. Speakers and panelists include leaders in the Slow Food USA leader network as well as guest experts.
STay in touch
- Join the Slow Food USA Leaders Facebook group
Connect with our national network of leaders
- Join the Slow Food USA Slack platform
Please join with your official Slow Food chapter email (ends in @slowfoodusa.org). This way you can share this log in with current and subsequent leaders. Channels to join are #sf-leaders #sf-fundraising and more
- Sign up for the Leader Links monthly email
Bring national and international campaigns to your community, take advantage of exclusive opportunities to spread the Slow Food message, and get access to promotional and educational materials by signing up for our monthly Leader Links email.
- Chapter Email Accounts
These accounts are the official communication route from Slow Food USA to our network of chapters. You should check this account regularly, as it is where all our official chapter communication will be sent from the national office, including: Annual Report URLs, Leader Links (we will continue sending this to personal addresses as well), Membership Lists, New tools and updates, Tax Information
If you’re having trouble logging into your chapter email account, send a note to chapters@slowfoodusa.org.
Share your Stories
We want to know about all the great things you are doing as a chapter, the extraordinary individuals in your community and all things Slow Food happening in your part of the world. Click the button below to share stories, photos and announcements from your chapter.
