The Trust guides nonprofit organizations through every level of their development through grants and other resources.
Sectors the Trust is committed to enriching in the Pacific Northwest:
Artistic & Cultural Expression
Civic Engagement & Community Services
Health & Environmental Stewardship
Education & Leadership Development
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From students to nonprofit leaders, people across the Pacific Northwest are eager to learn, grow, and tackle challenges facing their communities. The Education & Leadership Development area of the Trust’s work supports this continuous learning and curiosity through grants and programs that advance educational innovation, strengthen leaders, and contribute to a resourced social sector.Â
Aspirations in this area reflect the outcomes we hope to see through our investment in education and leadership development.
Solutions for education and future of work are accessible and unleash equal opportunity for all.
Education and future of work efforts are innovative, adaptive, and center collaboration.
Nonprofits are connected and resourced to tackle complex challenges.
Community Foundations · Secondary Education Support · Community Colleges, Vocational, Trade, and Technical Schools · Capacity-Building · Leadership Development
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The Essentials of Development program taught David Bailey, founder and chief vision officer of Arrabon, not only how to raise more money, but also how to better tell his organization’s story.
Free after-school programs are teaching junior high girls in rural Montana how to code and giving them options for promising careers in STEM.Â
The Board Leadership & Development program equipped Ali Rabe, executive director at Jesse Tree of Idaho, to create alignment between her board and staff with confidence and clarity.Â
The Murdock Trust partnered with the five state nonprofit associations in our funding region to inform the question: What is the current capacity of nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest states to carry out their missions?Â
This training program gives nonprofit executive directors and board leaders the insights, tools, and templates for building board capacity and creating a strategic and sustainable future. Learn more ›
This training supports small to midsized organizations in creating a sustainable development program. Learn more ›
Peer leaders connect over the joys and challenges of top leadership through two-year cohorts. Learn more ›
When education is accessible to all, future of work efforts are innovative and collaborative, and nonprofits are resourced, individuals and communities have the opportunity to thrive.
The Trust offers strategic project grants that build capacity for nonprofits in the Education & Leadership Development sector. If your organization is looking to invest in capital growth, equipment and technology, or program and staff, learn more about our grant opportunities.
