Presidio Institute Transition
The Presidio Institute has achieved its main
objectives and will sunset this Fall.
September 27, 2017
Dear Friends,
We are excited to share that the Presidio Institute has achieved its
original two goals and will sunset operations by November 2017.
Our first goal was to imagine potential uses for Fort Scott in the
Presidio of San Francisco. This was achieved through our
re-imagination of our inspirational Fort Scott campus as a “hub for
social innovation” with a focus on cross-sector collaboration. The
Presidio Trust, our parent organization, was so inspired by the
insightful
recommendation
of our
Federal Advisory Council, that the
Trust’s Board has decided to test whether there are organizations
willing to take on the challenge of rehabilitating all of the
historic buildings at Fort Scott to be re-used to address the social
and environmental challenges of the day.
Before issuing a call for proposals, the Presidio Trust wants to get
public input on this idea. On September 28, the Board of Directors’
next
public
meeting will be devoted to Fort Scott. You are welcome to
attend if you are interested. We will also send out an update
following the meeting.
Our second goal was to pilot a set of innovative programs that would
“spark a movement” around Cross Sector Leadership. From 2014 to
2016, we convened over 3,000 leaders, trained 1,600 problem solvers
(300 in-person and 1,300 online), raised $2.6 million in
philanthropic support, and earned an additional $1.2 million in
program fees. This work has clearly demonstrated the demand for
Cross Sector Leadership, but to really thrive the programs should be
run outside a federal government agency.
To that end, the Presidio Institute is spinning off two of our most
compelling initiatives:
- Cross Sector Leadership Fellows is a year-long experience
serving mid-career executives to shake up outdated mindsets,
impart new skills, foster collaborative relationships, and
bridge sectors to address needs that could not be met by any one
alone. As we’re witnessing in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey,
this kind of cross-sector collaboration is essential in crisis
environments, and is a set of leadership skills increasingly
valued by academic policy programs. We are pleased to announce
that
Pepperdine School of Public Policy (with
offices and classes in Malibu, California and Washington, DC)
will sponsor the Fellows program and shares our vision that
Cross Sector Leadership offers a new lens, a core skillset, and
an adaptive mindset necessary for effective 21st century problem
solving, while demanding a distinctive preparation. The 2018
Fellows application process is open now and will be the first
cohort supported by Pepperdine, though the School is committed
to continuing the same curriculum and faculty, which has
garnered the Fellows program such wide acclaim.
-
Leaderosity is an online learning
platform where problem solvers update their skillsets and
increase their impact, made possible through the generosity of
American Express, the Kresge Foundation and the Annie E. Casey
Foundation. We are pleased to announce that the
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance will
sponsor Leaderosity and shares our vision of making it an
accessible and affordable destination for social sector leaders
seeking best-in-class online leadership development
opportunities.
With your help over the past few years, our work has demonstrated the
demand for quality Cross Sector Leadership offerings and a physical
location dedicated to uniting diverse problem solvers in service to
our communities. Thank you for your involvement and support for this
cause.
Learn more about ways to stay connected to the cross
sector leadership movement >>
In service,
David B. Smith
Managing Director
