1. Sabbatical Program Awards Informational Webinar

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3. agenda History of Cal Wellness’ Sabbatical Program
Overview of application process and eligibility criteria
Thoughts from a past Sabbatical Program awardee
Q&A

4. Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
MODERATOR & Presenters
Stephanie Corpuz
Executive Assistant
The California Wellness Foundation
Tina Eshaghpour
Director of Organizational Learning and Evaluation
The California Wellness Foundation
Judy Spiegel
Principal
Consulting for A Change
Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
Chief Executive Officer
The Sierra Fund

5. Tina Eshaghpour Director of Organizational Learning and Evaluation
Tina Eshaghpour
Director of Organizational Learning and Evaluation
The California Wellness Foundation

6. Sabbatical Program Awards
Cal Wellness Sabbatical Program Awards created in
Modeled after the Durfee Foundation’s sabbatical program for nonprofit leaders in Los Angeles County
Differs from traditional sabbatical programs
True respite, no contact with work
Organizations receive capacity building support
Improve the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of health service nonprofits by providing their executives with the rest and rejuvenation they need to continue to direct their organizations' mission.

7. Consulting for A Change
Judy Spiegel
Principal
Consulting for A Change

8. Overview of application process
The Sabbatical Program Award grant is provided to the organization and covers:
Salary & benefits of the executive director during time away
Capacity building support to the organization
Multi-phase application process
Diverse applicant pool
Sabbatical Program awardees participate in an orientation, conference and awards ceremony prior to their time away

9. Key ELIGIBILITY criteria
Leaders of organizations that add significant value to their communities and the field.
Organizations must address issues that positively impact the health and well-being of Californians.
Executive Director
Paid, full-time employee
6+ consecutive years at organization

10. Key Eligibility criteria
Health-related organizations making a difference for clients and community
Financially stable
Able to maintain operations in absence of executive director
Strong management
Seasoned and skilled executive directors

11. Three major points to consider:
Why a sabbatical now?
Three major points to consider:
How will the organization operate in the absence of the executive director? Who will be in charge? What might be different?
What will help your organization operate and grow during the sabbatical period?
How will you, as executive director, use this few months off to take care of yourself and your personal needs and interests?

12. Application materials
Three references
One board member
Elected officials are discouraged
Reference interviews will take place between mid-May and late June
Budget = $40,000 grant award
Up to $30,000 can be used towards executive director’s salary/benefits
$10,000 is to support capacity building of the organization
Organizational Chart

13. Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
PAST SABBATICAL AWARDEE INTERVIEW
Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
Chief Executive Officer
The Sierra Fund

14. Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
PAST SABBATICAL AWARDEE INTERVIEW
WHY I APPLIED FOR THE
CAL WELLNESS
SABBATICAL PROGRAM AWARD
Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
Chief Executive Officer
The Sierra Fund

15. Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
PAST SABBATICAL AWARDEE INTERVIEW
HOW I PREPARED MY ORGANIZATION BEFORE I LEFT
Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
Chief Executive Officer
The Sierra Fund

16. Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
PAST SABBATICAL AWARDEE INTERVIEW
WHAT KEY FACTORS MADE IT WORK FOR MY ORGANIZATION?
Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
Chief Executive Officer
The Sierra Fund

17. Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
PAST SABBATICAL AWARDEE INTERVIEW
HOW DID IT BENEFIT MY ORGANIZATION?
Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
Chief Executive Officer
The Sierra Fund

18. Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
PAST SABBATICAL AWARDEE INTERVIEW
HOW DID IT BENEFIT ME PERSONALLY?
Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
Chief Executive Officer
The Sierra Fund

19. Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
PAST SABBATICAL AWARDEE INTERVIEW
MY RECOMMENDATIONS TO OTHERS WHO ARE THINKING OF APPLYING
Elizabeth “Izzy” Martin
Chief Executive Officer
The Sierra Fund

20. Next steps & Important dates
April 11, 2018
All applications must be received
September 2018
Grant recipients of the 2018 Cal Wellness Sabbatical Program Awards will be notified
November 2018
Grant recipients will participate in an orientation, conference and awards ceremony

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22. HOW TO CONTACT US
For all inquiries about the Cal Wellness Sabbatical Program Award:
Phone: (818)
Sabbatical Overview
For general questions about Cal Wellness:
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Phone: (818)