Grateful I Said “Yes”
What if I hadn’t said yes? What if I hadn’t been asked? How would my leadership story be different? I’m honored to claim a long, deep history with the Fieldstone Leadership Network spanning the past 35 years. Janine Mason and I met in 1987 when she was a program officer for the Fieldstone Foundation, and I was a new CEO at Home Start. At that time Fieldstone was a corporate grant maker with an...Read More
Unique Support and Genuine Investment
Being a nonprofit leader is fulfilling, exciting, challenging and honestly, sometimes lonely. I first “met” Fieldstone in its previous role as a community grantmaker. I quickly saw the unique value they added to the overall nonprofit network and the leaders of these organizations. Shaina, fifth from left in the front row, with her Executive Learning Group in 2018 I joined the Fieldstone...Read More
Creating Space for Us to Grow Together
Leadership is a critical aspect of any organization, and effective leadership skills can make all the difference in the success of a team or company. But where do we learn these skills? While some people learn exclusively through experience and trial and error, others are fortunate enough to participate in leadership programs like Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego that provide the...Read More
The Venue for Attaining the Artistry of Leadership.
The first time I met Janine Mason some 14-15 years ago, I didn’t realize how impactful she and the then Fieldstone Leadership Network (now Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego) would have on my organization and for my own professional growth. As it has with many leaders and their organizations, Fieldstone, is valued resource for Mama’s Kitchen, the organization I’ve had the privilege of...Read More
A Celebration 40 Years in the Making!
VISION COMING TO FRUITION AS NETWORK MARKS RUBY ANNIVERSARY Gathering at the nonprofit Thursday Club, more than 200 nonprofit and community leaders joined Fieldstone in celebrating its 40th anniversary. The energy was palpable as learning groups, coaches, funders, supporters and community leaders had mini reunions throughout the space. Photo booths and selfie-stations provided activities...Read More
A Powerful Collective
It is hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since I first heard about Fieldstone at a social gathering. I still remember the conversation vividly, listening to a San Diego nonprofit ED describe feeling so supported, talk fondly about the community she was part of, and how Fieldstone had recently helped her navigate a significant expansion at her organization I remember driving home that...Read More
Celebrating the Life of Barbara Mannino Harris
Barbara served as the CEO of Vista Community Clinic for 30 years. During her tenure, she grew the organization from a staff of 30 with a $500,000 budget and one site to a $35 million budget with 530 employees and five state of the art medical facilities. Barbara was an inaugural member of the Fieldstone Leadership Network and served as a coach for us for over 25 years. She passed away on...Read More
Contributed To My Ability To Be Successful
I have been a non-profit leader for almost 25 years. Professional development has been a cornerstone of my career. I have learned so many important lessons. Lessons that were useful at one point and time, and lessons that have served me for many years and continue to serve me and those I interact with daily. My Fieldstone experience is one that I have leaned on since the day I joined...Read More
