Network News December 2025
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Want to stay connected to what’s happening across our leadership community? Our final Network News of the year is here, packed with stories, updates, and upcoming opportunities. See what’s new—and what’s ahead.
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Network News October 2025
Your October Fieldstone Update is Here!
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Network News September 2025
Your September Fieldstone Update is Here!
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Leaders in the Field – September 2025
Discover the Latest from Fieldstone Leaders
Leaders in the Field is Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego’s quarterly newsletter, created to honor the impact of our nonprofit leadership community. Each issue highlights the achievements, milestones, and contributions of Network members, leaders making a real difference in San Diego and beyond. It’s your chance to celebrate peers, share in their successes, and find inspiration in the work shaping our sector.
If you would like to share an accomplishment or contribution of yours or of your colleagues in upcoming Leaders in the Field publications, please email Becky at [email protected]
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Your August Fieldstone Update is Here!
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Network News July 2025
Don’t Miss Out! Join The Fieldstone Circle or the Leadership Reading Group
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Learning Groups, Reading Groups, and Fieldstone Fieldtrips Plus, learn about BRIDGE!
Want to know what’s happening across our leadership community? Network News brings you the latest stories, updates, and opportunities all in one place. Click below to explore what’s new and what’s coming up.
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Fieldstone Leadership Network SD Included in Initial BRIDGE Cohort
Prebys Foundation Launches $2 Million BRIDGE Initiative to
Strengthen San Diego’s Nonprofit/Civic Sector Amid Growing Uncertainty
San Diego nonprofits are navigating delayed funding, budget cuts, rising costs, and shifting federal policies. To help them adapt and lead through change, the Prebys Foundation is launching BRIDGE (Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Dynamic Grassroot Ecosystems), a $2 million initiative that will support nonprofit and civic leaders from across sectors working together to strengthen their organizations and communities.
BRIDGE will begin by investing in eight trusted community organizations chosen for their strong leadership, diverse focus areas, and the people they serve. Together they will help other nonprofits and civic groups build skills, strengthen their leadership and operations, and stay connected through training, wellness practices, advocacy, and shared learning, with the potential to grow this network over time.
The BRIDGE Cohort
· Chicano Federation – Cultivates opportunities and advocates for equity in San Diego County—serving 50,000+ people annually through child development, nutrition, affordable housing, and workforce programs.
· Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego – Builds and sustains nonprofit leaders’ personal and professional capabilities through a comprehensive continuum of development programs.
· Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) – Empowers Latinas to achieve political and economic parity through leadership training, advocacy, and education that uplifts entire communities.
· LEAD San Diego – The region’s sole nonprofit dedicated to developing civically engaged leaders; educates, engages, and mobilizes individuals to drive lasting, positive change.
· RISE San Diego – advances urban leadership through dialogue-based civic engagement, dynamic nonprofit partnerships and direct training and support to increase the capacity of urban residents to effect meaningful community change.
· Amplified Impact Partners (formerly San Diego Social Venture Partners) – Delivers high-impact pro bono consulting services to nonprofits in need of strategic and operational support, mobilizing talented professionals to amplify the effectiveness of organizations tackling San Diego’s toughest challenges.
· The Nonprofit Institute – Housed at USD’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences, it strengthens San Diego’s nonprofit sector through research, evaluation, leadership development, and signature events.
· Walking Shield – A Native-managed nonprofit since 1986, dedicated to improving American Indian families’ quality of life through health, education, housing, and economic development across 51 tribes.
Janine Mason, FLNSD Founder, shared her enthusiasm for the opportunity to be part of this work; “At a time when nonprofit leaders continue to face mounting challenges, it is deeply encouraging to be part of this collaborative effort to build greater resilience and connection across our sector. To be included in this inaugural cohort is both humbling and energizing — and we are ready to do the work alongside such inspiring peers.
Even before recent shifts in federal policy and disruptions in nonprofit funding, the Prebys Foundation had already begun working with community partners to strengthen the region’s nonprofit and civic infrastructure. What began in fall 2024 as a collaborative planning effort has become BRIDGE, a coordinated investment in leadership, partnership, and local capacity to meet rising community needs. As uncertainty grows nationally, this work takes on new urgency, ensuring that local leaders are equipped and supported to lead through change.
“Nonprofits are the backbone of San Diego’s civic and social infrastructure,” said Grant Oliphant, CEO of the Prebys Foundation. “Through BRIDGE, we are standing with them in this moment of disruption to ensure they not only survive but emerge stronger, more connected, and more impactful than ever.”
BRIDGE stands for Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Dynamic Grassroots Eco-systems and is a cross-sector initiative supported by the Prebys Foundation, alongside funding partners like Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Together, they will work to enhance accessibility, broaden the initiative’s reach and reinforce San Diego’s nonprofit and civic leadership during a time of urgent need. The vision is a more resilient, community-driven ecosystem that supports local leaders and their organizations to strengthen impact across urban, rural, and tribal communities.
Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego is grateful to the Prebys Foundation for recognizing the value of investing in leadership, and proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the incredible organizations in the BRIDGE cohort to support San Diego at this critical time.
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Leaders in the Field
Discover the Latest from Fieldstone Leaders
Leaders in the Field is Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego’s quarterly newsletter celebrating the impact of our nonprofit leadership community. Each edition spotlights the achievements, milestones, and contributions of our Network members—leaders who are driving meaningful change across San Diego and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what your peers are accomplishing and be inspired by their work.
If you would like to share an accomplishment or contribution of yours or of your colleagues in upcoming Leaders in the Field publications, please email Becky at [email protected]
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Clare Rose Sabbatical Announcements! Upcoming Leadership Reading Group! Fieldstone Circle Continues!
Looking for the latest updates, stories, and opportunities from our leadership community? Network News has you covered. Click below to see what’s new and what’s next—we’d love for you to be part of it.
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