Become an RSF Member
Reimagining San Francisco’s Membership Benefits
Member Responsibilities
❋ Be a part of and share your expertise to Influence the alliance’s work to address biodiversity loss, climate resiliency, and environmental health and justice.❋ Build with a diverse set of allies across San Francisco.❋ Engage in RSF programming, gatherings and membership calls. ❋ May be eligible for stipends and resources for RSF-sponsored projects depending on the project and as funds allow. ❋ Amplify your local work through RSF strategic communications.❋ Participate in and inform the alliance’s working groups and committees.❋ Use of RSF logo and brand for fundraising for your organization's ongoing staffing and participation in the alliance. ❋ Play an active role in the work of Reimagining San Francisco through standing committees and/or working groups.❋ Reference and link the Reimagining SF website on your organizational webpage and social media.❋ Seek and build opportunities for the alliance to grow in influence and impact other groups.❋ RSF practice and culture is to ensure people can participate and feel supported in many ways.Shared Values of Collaboration (2024)
Collaborating with Environmental Justice Communities: Reimagining San Francisco collaborates with environmental justice communities most vulnerable to climate change, aiming to equitably share the benefits of nature. Projects address the needs of these communities and deliver tangible economic, health, and environmental improvements, while avoiding negative impacts like displacement.
Going Beyond a Land Acknowledgment: Land acknowledgements are just one step in recognizing the traditions, culture, and history of Native peoples who have long inhabited these lands. Reimagining San Francisco works to address Indigenous erasure by integrating Native history and stories into our projects and supporting and advocating for Indigenous-led stewardship of ancestral lands.
Finding Balance and Understanding: We recognize that everyone shares a commitment to the well-being of both the land and the people of San Francisco. Reimagining San Francisco implements habitat restoration and biodiversity conservation, balanced with community access, recreation, and city-wide infrastructure needs. We prioritize local native plants and acknowledge that there are instances where green spaces are designed for purposes beyond ecological function in which non-native species may be used to meet community needs.
Respect each other: We foster an inclusive, respectful environment by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives. We commit to non-harmful language and actions, actively addressing oppressive language and its role in systemic oppression. We take personal and collective responsibility for our biases, avoiding language that "others," cancels, or dehumanizes individuals or groups. Ongoing cultural awareness and learning are essential to align with these values.
Acknowledge many ways of being/knowing/doing, many truths: We create spaces for respectful feedback, encouraging learning and growth. We hold each other accountable with care, respecting differing opinions and engaging in constructive debate. We avoid speaking for others. Everyone is a learner, and no one holds all the answers. We practice a growth mindset, recognizing every experience as an opportunity to learn.
RSF Membership Process
There are no fees associated with becoming an RSF members. We only ask that you fill out our Google Form and agree to our Values of Collaboration. If you have any questions you can email to reimaginingsf@calacademy.org.
Step 1Fill our Google Form and agree to RSF’s Shared Values of Collaboration.
Step 2RSF Steering Committee reviews applicants once a month. We’ll let you know shortly after meeting.
Step 3After being notified about joining RSF we’ll ask for a logo to add to our website. You can join our member events and meetings.