Executive Learning Groups
The Fieldstone Foundation is pleased to offer nonprofit executives the opportunity to participate in a high caliber professional development program designed to support their leadership while impacting the organization’s operations, programs and sustainability. The Executive Learning Group is a leadership development experience that combines education and training with peer learning in an intimate and confidential environment.
A Valuable Experience for You
The Learning Groups encourage dynamic and candid exchange among nonprofit executives and gives you access to:
- Experienced facilitators with deep knowledge and insights about the distinctive characteristics and dynamics of nonprofit organizations, and the skills to foster collective wisdom and fellowship.
- Cutting edge tools and research on nonprofit management and leadership.
- An exchange of real case studies guided by a problem-solving methodology that empowers the participants to envision feasible solutions and craft action plans.
- An intimate and confidential environment to support and enhance your leadership.
- A new network of colleagues with a common purpose – to support each other’s leadership beyond the program.
Facilitated Discussion on Relevant Subjects
Monthly discussion topics include state-of-the-art leadership and management research grounded though the practitioner’s lenses, and addressing common issues among nonprofits, such as:
- Problem Solving
- Leadership and Management
- Developing Leaders
- Managing Up and Team Building
- Stages of Nonprofit Growth and Development
- Conflict Resolution and Persuasion
- Board Development
- Time Management and Delegation
- Strategic Planning
- Empowerment
Experienced Facilitators From the Sector
Our facilitators have a unique combination of proven experience, knowledge, skills, and passion. They are respected executives and consultants in the social sector who share an enthusiasm to impact other nonprofit leaders by sharing their talents, experience, and mistakes. We are proud to introduce you to our team of facilitators:
- Thomas Hall, Principal, AlbertHall & Associates, LLC.
- Laura Spiegel, Independent Consultant
- Michael Carr, Executive Director, SAY San Diego
- Eva Montville, Partner, Creative Encounters
- Kathy Jennings, Partner, Creative Encounters
What Participants Say
The Learning Groups can be a valuable experience for you, as it has been for over 700 executives who have participated in this learning experience. Here is some of their feedback:
- My learning group gave me the opportunity to take time out of such a busy, scheduled life to work on the multitude of skills that are required to be a good leader. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily fires, but the Learning Group has allowed me one day a month to sit back and think about how I can do better, and be better.
- My learning group gave me the blessing of focus and support to be a better leader – to take personal responsibility for growing, learning and acknowledging my weaknesses, to follow vision and passion, to listen and support our staff, and to stay always true to mission.
- The Fieldstone Foundation has been a constant source of both powerful and gentle wisdom, compassion and trust for me since I first participated in the CEO Learning Group in 1998. When I am in a place of despair or problem solving, I always refer to the Fieldstone Leadership Network’s philosophy and teachings to get back on track. You have helped expand my vision and potential to serve our community with love, respect and grace.
- I was new in my post as the ED of my organization and having a neutral safe place to explore ideas and receive input from other seasoned executives was amazing. We have had a great year in our organization, and I credit much of this success to the implementation of ideas germinated during my Learning Group experience.
2012 Learning Group Schedule
Orange County
Executive Learning GroupOrange County
Emerging Leaders Learning GroupJanuary 17, 2012 January 26, 2012 February 14, 2012 February 23, 2012 March 13, 2012 March 22, 2012 April 10, 2012 April 26, 2012 May 8, 2012 May 24, 2012 June 12, 2012 June 28, 2012
San Diego
Executive Learning GroupSan Diego
Emerging Leaders Learning GroupsJanuary 18, 2012 January 17, 2012 February 15, 2012 February 14, 2012 March 14, 2012 March 13, 2012 April 18, 2012 April 17, 2012 May 16, 2012 May 15, 2012 June 20, 2012 June 19, 2012
Be a Part of This Transformational Leadership Experience
The Learning Groups are designed for Executive Directors / CEOs and for Emerging Leaders who are Senior Managers / Second in Command reporting to the Executive Director. Each Learning Group is limited to ten high caliber professionals in the field. The sessions are held once a month for a period of six months.
The cost is $350 per person, with all other costs underwritten by The Fieldstone Foundation. Each learning group is selected from among the applicants to achieve a balance among size of organization and individual experience. Groups are formed annually. This program is available in Orange County and San Diego in Southern California.
If you would like to participate in the program or have any questions, please contact Robin Stropko or click here to request additional information.
