Crossroads and Turning Points - Fieldstone Leadership Network

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.

Crossroads and Turning Points has been moved to an online platform. In alignment with our values, these learning opportunities are crafted in response to recent requests and feedback from our Network Members. They are offered as free learning opportunities in support of our Members and the broader community of nonprofit leaders who are being challenged to lead and work in ways never before expected.

Current Programs

COMMUNITY RESTORATIVE CIRCLE
The Gifts and Challenges of Catching Stones
January 29, 2021 – 10 am to 12 Noon on Zoom

In partnership with the National Conflict Resolution Center you are invited to join us as we gather in a virtual community circle to share

personal perspectives, thoughts, and feelings on advancing social justice in your work/community,
what it means to be a stone catcher, and
how this important work is showing up in your world.

A community circle is a unique and special space that invites authenticity, courage, and human-to-human connection. Grounded in ancient practices, community circles have been used by communities to share burdens, solve problems, and celebrate together. In this space everyone is valued equally and we draw on collective wisdom for the benefit of the entire community.

In circle we not only hear one another, we hear ourselves more deeply, and strengthen our bonds as a community of people supporting one another in life-giving and life-changing work.

This is a unique opportunity to experience this reflective, restorative and community building practice, build your personal resiliency while expanding your network of like-hearted leaders and explore possibilities to bring this experience to your own organization with provided underwriting.

This program is offered as part of Project Stone Catcher and serves to introduce new experiences and leadership tools to nonprofit professionals. It is a timely opportunity to build on The Equity Journey and Fortify: The Racial Equity Series. However, participation in those programs in not required to participate in the Circle.

Program Cost:
$15 per person, which includes participation in the Circle and a Catcher stone.

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

Program Dates:
Part 1 – February 18, 2021 from 9am to 10:30am
Part 2 – February 23, 2021 from 9am to 10:30am

Building a diverse board is an ever-important and ongoing process. Historically, nonprofit boards are not diverse, with over 74% of boards comprised of non-BIPOC men and women. In San Diego, only 33% of our boards have BIPOC members even though 55% of our local population identifies as a black, indigenous or as a person of color. To be intentional about diversity, equity and inclusion organizationally and to make the necessary policy shifts in how we serve the world requires diverse and well-trained boards of directors.

While understanding the need to diversify, many nonprofit professionals and volunteer board members are unsure of how to start or what process to follow to accomplish and maintain a new, diverse and inclusive board composition. It can be a daunting task. But the time has come to begin this work in earnest…

Each registered participant will receive a copy of Ali’s recently released book!

Join us for a two-part interactive webinar series on ZOOM to learn:

WHY this effort is imperative for your organization’s effectiveness
HOW to do this work with state of the art tools and a step by step process

After completion of this program you will have an understanding of practical and actionable steps which will empower you to develop a board that is most effective for your organization and represents your community.

Program Cost:
$100 per individual
$175 for an Executive Director/Board Member pair

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BOARD DIVERSIFICATION

All participants registered before 2/1/21 will receive Ali’s book prior to the webinar series. Participants who register after 2/1/21 are not guaranteed to receive the book before or during the program.

Due to the nature of this effort, CEOs and Executive Directors are encouraged to participate with their board chairs and/or other members of their board. To encourage this partnership, group registration is available at a reduced rate.

About Our Facilitator:

Ali Levin has fifteen years of corporate leadership experience from her time at Dell Inc. She has a Masters of Science in community sciences and nonprofit leadership from University of Florida and has earned a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University. Levin founded her own consulting practice, Board Boost Consulting, which delivers comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion solutions to help boards engage and retain a diverse team. With her corporate leadership background, nonprofit volunteer experience, and years of nonprofit academic research, she coaches nonprofit boards along the way of their board diversity transformations.

This program is offered as part of Project Stone Catcher

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.

Recent Webinars

Just Mercy Leadership Discussion with Executive Producer Scott Budnick
Discussion Video | Resource Page

“Just Mercy,” is an inspiring drama that brings one of the most important stories of our time to the big screen. A powerful and thought-provoking true story, “Just Mercy” follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson as he starts his career in Alabama defending those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation. Equally inspiring is the movie’s Executive Producer, Scott Budnick. Scott is an American film producer, founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), and is currently CEO of One Community, LLC – a film, television, and new media co-financing company that uses the power of storytelling to encourage and inspire positive global change. Lee Ann Kim, a former broadcast journalist and founder of PAC ARTS facilitated this empowering leadership discussion with Scott. She will also be co-facilitating our leadership pilgrimage to Alabama in Fall 2021.

This event is part of Project Stone Catcher and is brought to you with the sponsorship support of Alliant Educational Foundation.

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

Today, it is more important than ever to be financially literate and to understand what steps are necessary to build your financial security. In this session, hosted by Kristen Burnell the Executive Director of the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center at The George Washington University School of Business, you will learn about key actions you can take now that will matter most to your short- and long-term financial security.

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

The coronavirus brought unprecedented challenges to nonprofit organizations including how to fundraise amidst the suspension of programs, galas and other fundraising events traditionally relied upon to connect with donors and raise funds to support your operations. Local fundraising coach and consultant Kathy Drucquer Duff shares tips and tools to support relationship building and outreach to critical stakeholders during this uncertain time.

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

Having started as a traditional place-based nonprofit organization in San Diego, Kids Included Together has expanded its work both nationally and globally under the leadership of CEO Torrie Dunlap. As a result of redesigning how they do their work, KIT is now recognized as a “virtual organization.” Learn from Torrie’s experience re-envisioning how to do their work, of successfully managing remote employees and leading teams with members working in various locations in service of their mission.

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 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

LEADING REMOTE TEAMS
Concentrating on the three C’s: Communication, Collaboration and Community with Torrie Dunlap, CEO of Kids Included Together

Watch the Video from the Zoom Webinar on 3/23/20:
Leading Remote Teams Webinar
Leading Remote Teams Webinar Resources

Having started as a traditional place-based nonprofit organization in San Diego, Kids Included Together has expanded its work both nationally and globally under the leadership of CEO Torrie Dunlap. As a result of redesigning how they do their work, KIT is now recognized as a “virtual organization”, with 32 employees currently working in 15 states. For the past two years, Torrie has led an all-remote team.

Join us to learn from Torrie’s experience re-envisioning how to do their work, of successfully managing employees and leading teams with members working in various locations in service of their mission. Torrie will address:

Communication Strategies, including meeting frequencies, and a “check in” template you can use with your team;
Ideas for working collaboratively and managing workflow among team members;
How to support employee morale and maintain organizational culture when you are not together and;
Technical tools available to support you and your team work as you work from home

Torrie Dunlap is the CEO of Kids Included Together (KIT), an organization with a mission to create stronger, richer communities where all kids, regardless of ability, are meaningful participants. She has been with the organization for 16 years, serving as the CEO since 2012.

Torrie is an active member of FLNSD, having graduated from our Learning Group and Fellowship Programs. She currently serves as a coach in our Executive Coaching Program.

FUNDRAISING IN THE ERA OF COVID-19
with Kathy Druquer Duff, Principal KDD Philanthropy

Watch the Video from the Zoom Webinar on 3/26/20:
Fundraising in the Era of COVID-19

The coronavirus has brought unprecedented challenges to nonprofit organizations including how to fund raise amidst the suspension of programs, galas and other fundraising events traditionally relied upon to connect with donors and raise funds to support your operations. In the era of the coronavirus, how do you adapt your plans and goals so you are able to meet the philanthropic goals your organization requires to continue its work?

We are offering an on-line discussion with local fundraising coach and consultant Kathy Drucquer Duff. Kathy will share tips and tools to support relationship building and outreach to critical stakeholders. The webinar will provide an opportunity for dialogue and questions.

Kathy is the principal of KDD Philanthropy, a full service organization dedicated to offering services to support advancement teams of all sizes as they succeed in inspiring and securing generosity. Kathy’s career includes leadership development positions as: Associate Vice Chancellor of University Development atUCSD, Vice President of Philanthropy at Sharp Health Care Foundation, and Associate Vice President of University Relations and Development at SDSU. Having raised millions of dollars and led successful development teams, Kathy has a well-earned reputation, both locally and nationally, as a premiere philanthropy professional.

JUST MERCY
Film Screening and Leadership Discussion with Executive Producer Scott Budnick
Date/Time: TBD
Location: Media Arts Center/Digital Gym
2921 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92104

As it is with books, movies provide a unique opportunity to study leadership and how it is or is not exercised in response to society’s challenges. As part of Project Stone Catcher we are pleased to offer a private screening of “Just Mercy,” an inspiring drama that brings one of the most important stories of our time to the big screen.

Executive Producer, Scott Butnick, will join us for a facilitated discussion immediately following the movie. Scott will speak about the personal capacities necessary to exercise leadership on issues of social justice. Scott is the founder of Anti-Recidivism Coalition and One Community, a film, TV, and new media company that focuses on creating content that effects positive social change. “Just Mercy” was one of the first films produced by One Community.

A powerful and thought-provoking true story, “Just Mercy” follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation.

One of his first, and most incendiary, cases is that of Walter McMillian, who, in 1987, was sentenced to die for the notorious murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite a preponderance of evidence proving his innocence and the fact that the only testimony against him came from a criminal with a motive to lie. In the years that follow, Bryan becomes embroiled in a labyrinth of legal and political maneuverings and overt and unabashed racism as he fights for Walter, and others like him, with the odds—and the system—stacked against them.

Award-winning filmmaker and San Diegan Destin Daniel Cretton directed the film, which was produced by One Community. The film touches on many issues including vocation and service, race, class, systemic injustice, mass incarceration and judicial verdicts.

Open to members of the FLNSD and the greater nonprofit community, this learning opportunity will include hosted refreshments, film screening and a short discussion with Scott Budnick, facilitated by Lee Ann Kim. Kim, a former broadcast journalist, is the founder of Pacific Arts Movement. She is an active member of Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego and will be co-facilitating the Network’s leadership retreat in Alabama in September.

The Digital Gym is a multi-purpose community space in North Park managed by the Media Arts Center San Diego, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to providing filmmaking tools and media education to under-resourced communities in an effort to create social change. You can learn more about the Media Arts Center San Diego at mediaartscenter.org.

Our thanks to Alliant Education Foundation for their sponsorship of this learning opportunity.

Past topics have included:

Cultivating the Bench Strength of Your Development Team
Lobbying and Advocacy for Nonprofits – Legal and Practical Strategies for Advancing our Work
Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Workshop from Public Conversations Project
The Art of Listening
The Essentials of Strength Based Leadership
Sharpening Your Nonprofit Business Model
Overcoming Barriers to Change: A Workshop on Personal and Organizational Growth
Gender Norms: A Key to Improving Outcomes among Youth of Color
Creating Openness and Transparency: The Role of Respectful Criticism as Both Giver and Receiver

Past topics have included:

Cultivating the Bench Strength of Your Development Team
Lobbying and Advocacy for Nonprofits – Legal and Practical Strategies for Advancing our Work
Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Workshop from Public Conversations Project
The Art of Listening
The Essentials of Strength Based Leadership
Sharpening Your Nonprofit Business Model
Overcoming Barriers to Change: A Workshop on Personal and Organizational Growth
Gender Norms: A Key to Improving Outcomes among Youth of Color
Creating Openness and Transparency: The Role of Respectful Criticism as Both Giver and Receiver

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 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.

Past topics have included:

Cultivating the Bench Strength of Your Development Team
Lobbying and Advocacy for Nonprofits – Legal and Practical Strategies for Advancing our Work
Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Workshop from Public Conversations Project
The Art of Listening
The Essentials of Strength Based Leadership
Sharpening Your Nonprofit Business Model
Overcoming Barriers to Change: A Workshop on Personal and Organizational Growth
Gender Norms: A Key to Improving Outcomes among Youth of Color
Creating Openness and Transparency: The Role of Respectful Criticism as Both Giver and Receiver

Current Programs

2020 Pending