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Current Initiatives

Foundations, corporations and government agencies rely on CompassPoint to assist in developing and implementing their capacity building initiatives. We bring creative thinking, tested systems and a strong record for executing projects on time and on budget. We're known for our ability to form the strong relationships with both funders and nonprofits that lead to effective initiatives.

Coaching and Philanthropy Project
The Coaching and Philanthropy Project was created to help nonprofits and funders become conscious consumers of coaching as a means for leadership development and organizational effectiveness, and to develop the coaching profession to support the needs of nonprofit organizations. Read more.

Fundraising Academy for Communities of Color
Created in 2004 by CompassPoint and the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training (GIFT), the Fundraising Academy for Communities of Color is an intensive training and coaching program specifically for fundraising staff, board members and other volunteers within nonprofits based in communities of color. Over 60 organizations have graduated from the academy, with learning cohorts supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, The California Endowment and PG&E. The academy draws upon the expertise of seasoned fundraising professionals of color a framework for learning and skills development that includes interactive training, coaching and peer learning. Read More.

Executive Transitions Initiative
Funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation along with local funding and nonprofit partners, this initiative has two components: bringing CompassPoint's services to nonprofit grantees of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and replicating CompassPoint's Executive transitions programs in local communities. Read More about Executive Transitions.

Women Executive Directors of Color (WEDOC)
Funded initially by the Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund and subsequently by the Levi Strauss Foundation and the UPS Foundation, WEDOC is a network of Bay Area women executives for fellowship, policy advocacy, and peer learning. Read More.

San Francisco Mayor's Office of Community Development
Provides training and support to nonprofit grantees of the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Community Development. Read More.

Selected Past Initiatives

AIDS Service Organizations-Strategic Restructuring Project
Capacity LEAP
California Nonprofit Integrity Act Initiative
Central Valley Capacity Building Initiative
Child Care Center Technology Initiative
Conserving California Landscapes Initiative
F4: Fast Forward Finance & Fundraising
Financial Systems Initiative for San Francisco Children and Family Agencies
Ford Foundation Initiative in Minority Media and Journalism
Intuit Foundation's Nonprofit Financial Impact Initiative
Missouri Initiative for Women Leaders in Underserved Communities
Nonprofit Coaching Initiative
Points on Prevention Technical Assistance Program
Silicon Valley Board Connection
The California Wellness Foundation Sabbatical Program
Women's Leadership and Community Planning Program