Adding to our Coaches Toolbox
This month, we hosted our Orange County and San Diego County coaches for a joint meeting at Casa Romantica in San Clemente. Gathering at this half-way point, both geographically and programmatically, we exchanged information on how our 2018 matches are proceeding and gave the coaches time to learn from each other about resources which may be helpful to them as they continue to coach a fellow...Read More
2018 Clare Rose Sabbatical Recipients Announced!
Congratulations to the four recipients of the 2018 Clare Rose Sabbatical Award: Larry Haynes, Executive Director, Mercy House (OC) Scott Larson, Executive Director, HomeAid Orange County Cat Corral, Executive Artistic Director, transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project (SD) and Kristianne Kurner, Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director, New Village Arts (SD) With the aim of...Read More
Fieldstone is Hiring! Join our Dynamic Team!
As the Fieldstone Leadership Network continues to evolve as an independent nonprofit, it seeks to expand by adding a Development Director to its team. This part-time position presents a unique opportunity to craft and implement a first- time fund development strategy for a 35 year organization with a strong history of success. The position is best suited for someone looking for job...Read More
Overcoming Barriers to Change: A Crossroads and Turning Points Program
Managing change is an important leadership capacity. We are excited to offer a two-part training which we belief is essential for anyone leading a team or organization through change or who is part of a change process. The training will be offered in San Diego in February and in Orange County in March of this year. Overcoming Barriers to Change: A Workshop on Personal and...Read More
The Gift of Coaching
“One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement. When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own.” ~John O’Donohue This year, The Fieldstone Leadership Network will coach 30 nonprofit leaders from Orange and San Diego Counties. This month, we have spent time together...Read More
Evidence Mounts on Value of Sabbaticals
As 2-1-1 San Diego and John Ohanian begin their Clare Rose Sabbatical experience this week, evidence is mounting on how sabbaticals positively impact the leader, the organization and the community it serves. According to an article in the New York Times, “One recent study found that 34 percent of the executive directors and half of the development directors at nonprofits questioned...Read More
Four Learning Groups Start in January
Joining a Network of over 2,000 nonprofit professionals, the 45 new members of in our 2018 Learning Groups represent agencies focused on youth, environment, health, faith, arts and culture, literacy, homelessness and housing, drug prevention and treatment, community development, peace building, education, and military veterans. Their reach is wide and deep, and it is almost impossible to find...Read More
First Giving Tuesday A Success
For the first time, Fieldstone Leadership Network participated in a national day of generosity, #GivingTuesday. Thanks to members and friends of the Network, over $7800 was raised in this premier effort! These gifts come at a critical time in our organizational transition to an operating foundation and will help us continue to support the leaders of over 650 organizations in Orange and San...Read More
