Littlefoot Ventures

?? The future of our food system is at a crossroads — and we're here to help shape it for the better. At Littlefoot Ventures, we specialize in developing strategies that combat the climate crisis through food system transformation. From fighting food waste to advancing regenerative agriculture, we partner with purpose-driven organizations to amplify their impact and create meaningful change. ?? What we offer: ?? Sustainability strategy development ?? Impact narrative creation ?? Fundraising support and philanthropic advising ?? Coalition building ?? Interested in learning more? Let’s connect! Visit https://lnkd.in/eR8Efb2k or reach out directly to Eva Goulbourne to start a conversation. Together, we can create a better food future. ?? #FoodSystemTransformation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #RegenerativeAgriculture #Philanthropy #Consulting #Food

?The climate crisis is reshaping the funding landscape—and?with government grant uncertainty on the rise, the urgency to diversify funding has never been greater.?At the same time, philanthropic donors are prioritizing sustainability and climate action and?nonprofits that can?clearly articulate their impact?will be best positioned to secure a share of the?$4.8 billion in annual climate-focused philanthropic funding. That’s why Eva Goulbourne created the?Climate Messaging Mastery Course?— a comprehensive program designed to help nonprofits?attract climate-conscious donors. The course offers three subscription tiers, each designed to meet different learning needs and engagement levels. The?Impact Accelerator?tier includes?four 1-on-1 strategy sessions with Eva Goulbourne for personalized guidance. It’s a?cost-effective, high-impact way to work together, offering high-touch support, direct feedback, and tangible deliverables—without the need to hire a full-time development or communications lead. This course has already empowered 27 organizations across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Now, for the first time, it’s available?on demand—so you can learn at your own pace, on your own schedule. Because you’re part of the Littlefoot Ventures network, I’m offering an?exclusive 15% off discount?with the code??LITTLEFOOTFRIENDS? at checkout — this can be for a?direct enrollment, or to?sponsor your grantees?to participate. Let’s make sure food nonprofits are positioned to thrive in this changing landscape.?We would love to see you in the course! Learn More & Enroll: https://lnkd.in/eNQRfyre #Nonprofit #Course #FoodSystems #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Nonprofits #Philanthropy

?? NEW PODCAST LAUNCH! ??? What if reimagining how we grow and fund our food could help save the planet? We're thrilled to introduce Everything But the Carbon Sink — a new podcast hosted by food systems practitioner Eva Goulbourne on The Spoon Podcast Network that dives into the the thrilling—and often messy—intersection of food, climate, and the capital needed to fuel sustainable transformation. In each episode, Eva uncovers how innovative funding models and bold partnerships are reshaping our food systems to tackle the climate crisis. Featuring trailblazing experts, real-world insights, and actionable ideas, this is your no-jargon crash course in sustainable food innovation. ?? Episode 1 is now live featuring Renée Vassilos, Director of Agriculture Innovation at The Nature Conservancy. We unpack how regenerative agriculture can deliver climate impact and profitability—and unpack what it’ll take to scale solutions across the food system. Whether you’re an investor, activist, or just care about where your food comes from, this podcast will challenge and inspire you to rethink what’s possible. ?? Tune in now to Everything But the Carbon Sink — available wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eFpYXKra #FoodSystems #Podcast #ClimateAction #RegenerativeAgriculture #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFood

?? Food loss and waste reduction is one of the most actionable and cost-effective climate solutions we have. It sits at the intersection of climate, equity, supply chains, and nutrition—but is too often siloed and under-communicated. That’s why we work with organizations across the food system to reframe food waste from an operational challenge to a strategic climate opportunity. Through climate messaging (in our Climate Messaging Mastery course:?https://lnkd.in/eNQRfyre), funding strategy, and coalition-building, we help change-makers activate real solutions. Because this isn’t just about what’s wasted— it’s about what’s possible. ?? Check out our Waste Wise Wednesday series below to see what’s really at stake. #FoodWaste #ClimateAction #FoodSystems #Sustainability #ClimateChange #FoodSystemTransformation #SustainabilityStrategy Eva Goulbourne

?? ?? With government grants becoming increasingly uncertain, the urgency for nonprofits to diversify funding has never been greater. Philanthropic funders are still prioritizing sustainability and climate action—yet without strategic messaging, many mission-driven organizations risk missing out on the ?? $4.8B in annual climate-focused philanthropic funding. ?? That’s why we created the Climate Messaging Mastery Course at Littlefoot Ventures. Led live by food systems and philanthropy expert Eva Goulbourne in 2024, the course supported 27 organizations across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Now, for the first time, it’s available on-demand—giving participants the flexibility to learn at their own pace, on their own schedule. The course offers three subscription tiers, each designed to meet different learning needs and engagement levels. The Impact Accelerator tier includes four 1-on-1 strategy sessions with Eva Goulbourne for personalized guidance for your nonprofit organization. If you're interested, you can enroll directly or sponsor your grantees to participate. Let’s help more food orgs get the visibility and funding they deserve!??? ?? Learn More & Enroll or Share: https://lnkd.in/eNQRfyre ? For questions, reach out to: [email protected] #foodsystems #grantfunding #nonprofits #philanthropy #climateaction #sustainability #climatemessaging #climatefunding

?? Government grant dollars are drying up. Climate philanthropic donors are stepping up. Is your nonprofit ready to tap into the future of funding? With $4.8B in annual climate-focused philanthropic funding on the table, food nonprofits that nail their climate messaging are better positioned than ever to attract new donors and diversify funding sources. But without the right strategy, many organizations are missing out. That’s why I created the Climate Messaging Mastery Course—a proven framework that’s already helped 27 organizations across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Now available on demand, the course is designed to help you: ? Attract climate-conscious donors ? Strengthen your sustainability narrative ? Access untapped funding Choose from 3 tiers—including our Impact Accelerator (https://lnkd.in/eusskDuw), which includes four 1:1 strategy sessions with food systems and philanthropy expert Eva Goulbourne for deeper support. Whether you're ready to enroll or want to sponsor your grantees, now is the time to act. ?? Learn more + enroll: https://lnkd.in/eNQRfyre

We invited Eva Goulbourne, founder and CEO of the Littlefoot Ventures, for an expert talk on food waste reduction strategies and to mentor the participants at the Harvard/MIT Case Competition. Eva led a highly insightful discussion on the voluntary carbon market (VCM), exploring current practices, including the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and offering valuable perspectives on the future challenges facing the sector. We thank Eva and Stacey Benjamin for mentoring the 17th cohort of the Harvard/MIT Case Competition. ___ Title sponsor: McKinsey & Company Co-sponsors: Bain & Company and L.E.K. Consulting Community partners: Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Council (GSC), Mass General Hospital Postdoctoral Association, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Postdoctoral Association ___ Organizing committee: Bidisha (Eshaani) Mitra, Dwayne Evans, Juncheng (Tony) Y., Shelley Cheng, Eric Souto, Shivnarayan Dhuppar, PhD

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???? Our March Newsletter is Here! ???? Food systems are at the center of the climate crisis, yet they remain underfunded and overlooked in climate philanthropy. This month, we explore how philanthropy can accelerate food system transformation and unlock scalable climate solutions. ?? Key Highlights: ?? Closing the Food & Climate Funding Gap – Why food systems receive less than 5% of climate philanthropy and how to change that. ?? Philanthropy as a Market Catalyst – Insights from the Global Philanthropy Forum Leaders Summit on using strategic funding to de-risk investments and scale regenerative agriculture. ?? Our Climate Messaging Mastery Course is now on-demand! Learn how to position your nonprofit for climate-aligned funding and access $4.8B+ in annual climate philanthropy. More info here: https://lnkd.in/eNQRfyre ?? Top Reads: Eva Goulbourne provides insights on top articles and what is shaping the future of sustainable food systems. And much more! Click to explore!?? #Philanthropy #Sustainability #FoodSystems #ClimateAction #GlobalPhilanthropyForum #ImpactInvesting #Newsletter #CarbonMarkets #FoodSecurity #RegenerativeAgriculture

Shoutout to our amazing Littlefoot Ventures client Blue Stripes for making Fast Company 's most innovative companies list! This groundbreaking CPG company works to upcycle the entire cacao fruit—not just the bean—into incredibly delicious and nutrient-dense CPG products! This innovation is game-changing, considering that 70% of the cacao supply chain is typically wasted, while the industry grapples with climate volatility and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers. By using the whole cacao fruit, Blue Stripes: ? Reduces methane emissions from food loss ? Extracts full value and nutrients from the cacao tree ? Drives meaningful income increases for smallholder farmers Oh, and did I mention that their whole bean chocolate and granola are NEXT LEVEL? (And I don’t even eat granola…) ???? Bravo, Blue Stripes team—keep leading the way in sustainable innovation! ?? ?? Oded Brenner Aviv Schwietzer #FoodWaste #Sustainability #Cacao #Upcycling #ClimateImpact #BlueStripes