About Shane Farthing & Associates

I'm Shane Farthing. For over two decades, I have worked as a nonprofit and local government leader, driven by the belief that the most resilient and equitable change is built from the ground up, not imposed from the top down.

My professional journey—rooted in community engagement, legal and policy thinking, executive leadership, and hands-on economic development—is the foundation of SF&A.

We are a planning and advisory firm that partners with mission-driven organizations and communities to build a more resilient and equitable future.

The firm’s core value rests on a rare synthesis of expertise across government, the nonprofit sector, and private placemaking. This breadth allows us to understand the entire lifecycle of a project, from policy drafting to financial structuring. We do more than just write a grant proposal; we help you build a system for using resources well, ensuring your community can be the hero of its own story.

If you have a project you'd like to discuss, I invite you to reach out. If you have an RFP or RFQ, please share it directly. I look forward to the possibility of a true partnership.

Thank you,

Shane