Strong Field Project

CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is honored to deliver a customized program for leaders in California organizations working to end domestic violence – the Leadership Development Program of Blue Shield of California Foundation’s Strong Field Project.

About the Strong Field Project

The Strong Field Project is a four-year effort, started in 2010, aimed at building a strong, coordinated network of domestic violence service providers in California. Blue Shield of California Foundation funding will provide grants, trainings, and other opportunities that support a critical mass of domestic violence organizations and leaders equipped to advance a stronger field. The Project will develop individual leadership skills, stronger organizations, and expanded networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities across the field.

BSCF partners with the following organizations to deliver key components of this work:

Leadership Development

• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services

Organizational Strength Grants

• Women's Foundation of California

Training and Networking

• California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
• Jemmott Rollins Group

About the Leadership Development Program

Both veteran and emerging DV leaders need opportunities to refresh and develop necessary skills. Over four years, CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is offering a customized program for leaders from domestic violence organizations. The program is producing a critical mass of individuals equipped to inspire others, make smart business decisiosns, and consider new ways of service delivery. Two cohorts of leaders will participate in 18-month program cycles that include individual and peer coaching, intensive seminars and curiculum, policy education, networking, and alumni gatherings.

Program Overview

A cohort of up to twenty leaders from California organizations working to end domestic violence will be selected to participate in an eighteen-month program which will take place from December 2011 through June 2013. The program is comprised of the following components:

• Kick-Off Retreat
• In-person Gatherings
• Webinars
• Facilitated Peer Learning Groups
• 360 Degree Assessment Tool
• Flexible Grants
• Individual Development Plan and Leadership Coaching
• On-line Community
• Final Alumni and Peer Cohort Gathering
• Travel and Participation Stipends

Program Eligibility

This program is for current grantees of Blue Shield of California Foundation who are mid-level managers or senior level leaders of California organizations that work to end domestic violence.

Questions?

If you have any questions about CompassPoint’s work with this program, please contact Marissa Tirona, Senior Project Director, at 415.541.9000 ext. 313 or marissat@compasspoint.org.

Strong Field Project Leadership Development Program, Cohort Two.