Crossroads and Turning Points

In the twenty-first century, nonprofits are constantly challenged to effectively adapt to ever changing internal and external factors that impact their sustainability. Many organizations rely on their leadership as the catalyst force for change and adaptation in order to remain relevant, present, and valuable. The Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego offers nonprofit leaders Crossroads and Turning Points – a program designed to offer you timely, cutting-edge research, and information tools on relevant issues facing the social sector.

Current Programs

THE FIELDSTONE CIRCLE: GROUNDING AND CONNECTION TO MEET THE MOMENT

Come as you are. Leave grounded, connected, and strengthened.

In these uncertain times, leadership can feel both lonely and overwhelming. That’s why we’re excited to introduce The Fieldstone Circle: Grounding and Connection to Meet the Moment, a new program designed to support nonprofit leaders as they navigate challenges, process emotions, and build meaningful connections with peers who share similar experiences.

A Timely Response to Community Needs

This program is being offered in response to insights from Fieldstone’s Meeting the Moment survey, where over 85% of respondents expressed a strong desire and need for such an offering. Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego has a well-earned reputation for responding to community needs in a timely and relevant manner, and The Fieldstone Circle is no exception.

A Courage & Renewal Approach

Rooted in the Courage & Renewal approach, The Fieldstone Circle provides a safe space to pause, reflect, and find resilience in community. Each month, we’ll gather to explore a leadership reflection tailored to foster grounding, insight, and encouragement—all in a supportive and welcoming environment.

A nonprofit leader, holds space for so many: their staff, clients, donors, and community members. We recognize the need to hold space for them, so they can feel fortified to continue their important work.

Meet Your Facilitators

The Fieldstone Circle will be co-hosted by Courage & Renewal Facilitators Sue Carter Kahl and Janine Mason. With their expertise and warmth, they will guide each session with care and intention, ensuring every participant feels seen and supported.

Program Format

This program will be offered in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online sessions. All gatherings—including virtual ones—are thoughtfully designed to encourage personal reflection and group interaction. Participants will engage in breakout rooms and large group discussions, creating opportunities for meaningful connection and shared learning.

Touchstones for Trustworthy Space

To cultivate a space of mutual respect and understanding, our sessions are guided by these Touchstones:

• Give and receive welcome.
• Be present as fully as possible.
• What is offered in the circle is by invitation, not demand.
• Speak your truth in ways that respect other people’s truths.
• No fixing, saving, advising, or correcting each other.
• Respond to others with honest, open questions.
• When the going gets tough, turn to wonder.
• Observe deep confidentiality.

Program Details

Dates:

• January 16: In Person at Fieldstone’s office
• February 20: Online via Zoom
• March 20: Online via Zoom
• April 17: Online via Zoom
• May 15: Online via Zoom
• June 19: In Person at Fieldstone’s office (final date to be confirmed)

Time: 12:30 to 1:45 PM
Cost: $75 for the series
(This program is offered below cost to ensure accessibility. If cost is a barrier, please let us know.)

Recent Programs

THE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE ONE PAGE STRATEGIC PLAN

COACHING AS A LEADERSHIP TOOL

FORTIFY

We have joined forces with The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego and RISE San Diego to bring a series of webinars to the nonprofit sector. The most recent 6-webinar offering called, FORTIFY: The Racial Equity Series, ran in the fall of 2020. The initial offering of 12 webinars, called FORTIFY: The COVID series, was designed to help leaders navigate through the onset of the COVID-19 crisis.  Visit the FORTIFY program page for more information.

BOARD DIVERSIFICATION – A Two-Part Series on Building a Diverse Board
with Ali Levin, founder of BoardBoost Consulting and author of Boost Your Nonprofit Board: A Diversification Guide

COMMUNITY RESTORATIVE CIRCLE – The Gifts and Challenges of Catching Stones
Offered in partnership with the National Conflict Resolution Center

JUST MERCY LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION
Featuring Just Mercy Executive Producer Scott Budnick in conversation with Lee Ann Kim
Discussion Video  |  Resource Page

FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS
with Kristen Burnell, Executive Director Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center
Financial Literacy for Nonprofit Professionals Webinar from 4/23/20
Financial Literacy for Nonprofit Professionals Resource Page

FUNDRAISING IN THE ERA OF COVID-19
with Kathy Druquer Duff, Principal KDD Philanthropy
Fundraising in the Era of COVID-19 Webinar from 3/26/2020
Fundraising in the Era of COVID-19 Webinar Resources

LEADING REMOTE TEAMS – Concentrating on the three C’s: Communication, Collaboration and Community with Torrie Dunlap, CEO of Kids Included Together
Leading Remote Teams Webinar from 3/23/2020
Leading Remote Teams Webinar Resources

BOARD DIVERSIFICATION – A Two-Part Series on Building a Diverse Board
with Ali Levin, founder of BoardBoost Consulting and author of Boost Your Nonprofit Board: A Diversification Guide

COMMUNITY RESTORATIVE CIRCLE – The Gifts and Challenges of Catching Stones
Offered in partnership with the National Conflict Resolution Center

JUST MERCY LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION
Featuring Just Mercy Executive Producer Scott Budnick in conversation with Lee Ann Kim
Discussion Video  |  Resource Page

FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS
with Kristen Burnell, Executive Director Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center
Financial Literacy for Nonprofit Professionals Webinar from 4/23/20
Financial Literacy for Nonprofit Professionals Resource Page

FUNDRAISING IN THE ERA OF COVID-19
with Kathy Druquer Duff, Principal KDD Philanthropy
Fundraising in the Era of COVID-19 Webinar from 3/26/2020
Fundraising in the Era of COVID-19 Webinar Resources

LEADING REMOTE TEAMS – Concentrating on the three C’s: Communication, Collaboration and Community with Torrie Dunlap, CEO of Kids Included Together
Leading Remote Teams Webinar from 3/23/2020
Leading Remote Teams Webinar Resources