This badge certifies completion of the LAUNCH Program
with the Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego
Earning Criteria
- Provide foundational knowledge in key areas essential for success as an executive director.
- Develop a vision for sustainability of self, staff, and organization centered on well-being and emotional resiliency.
- Establish a supportive cohort of peers also navigating the journey of becoming executive directors.
- Forge connections with seasoned executive directors who can offer valuable perspectives and mentorship.
Enhanced Leadership Competencies
- Foundations of Nonprofit Leadership: The importance of mission and values as guiding principles; Understanding the nonprofit business model and double bottom line; Navigating the nonprofit organizational lifecycle.
- Board Leadership and Governance: Roles and responsibilities of board members; Building a board aligned with strategic vision; Strategies for effective collaboration with the board.
- Financial Management: Nonprofit budgeting, financial reporting, and payroll; Managing risk, audits, and 990s for financial health and compliance.
- Strategic Fundraising: Managing earned revenue and grants; Cultivating donor relationships and crafting compelling narratives; Leveraging PR and communications for fundraising success.
- Human Resources and Workforce Development: Managing the employee lifecycle and performance evaluation; Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; Salary surveys, benefits, and legal HR processes.
- Strategic Planning and Goal Setting: Developing strategic and short-term organizational plans; Setting goals to improve operational effectiveness.
- Executive Presence and Leadership: Transitioning from individual contributor to leader; Emotional intelligence, wellness, and team empowerment; Building a professional network for sustainable impact.
For more information: https://fieldstoneleadershipsd.org/launch/
