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Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest
November 14, 2024
The Murdock Trust joins communities around the United States in honoring Native American Heritage Month this November. The Pacific Northwest is home t...
Murdock College Science Research (MCSR) Conference 2024
November 12, 2024
This weekend, the Murdock Trust and our co-host, W...
Why Faith-Based Nonprofits Matter
November 7, 2024
An Update From Our CEO: The Power of Active Collaboration
October 24, 2024
Researcher Supported by Murdock Trust Grant Wins Nobel Prize
October 22, 2024
We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. David Baker of...
Q&A With Lorin Schmit Dunlop | Founder’s Day Follow-Up
October 21, 2024
In June, we were pleased to sit down with Lorin Sc...
Q&A With Rudy Carrasco | Founder’s Day Follow-Up
October 16, 2024
Q&A With Dr. Kimberly Thornbury | Founder’s Day Follow-Up
October 9, 2024
Stories of Impact: Oregon State University
October 9, 2024
Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) are m...
Northwest Nonprofit Capacity Survey
October 7, 2024
The Murdock Trust is invested in the nonprofit eco...
Spring 2024 Grants Report
October 1, 2024
Q&A With Pauline Fong | Founder’s Day Follow-Up
September 25, 2024
Q&A With Dr. Moses Lee | Founder's Day Follow-Up
September 23, 2024
In June, we were pleased to sit down with Dr. Mose...
An Update From Our CEO: Listening Well This Election Season
September 19, 2024
Our benefactor, Jack Murdock, believed deeply in t...
Grant Stories: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
September 18, 2024
Q&A With Jill Lemke | Founder's Day Follow-Up
August 29, 2024
We’re Hiring: Vice President of Scientific Research
August 28, 2024
Following Dr. Moses Lee’s retirement, the Mu...
Q&A With Romanita Hairston | Founder's Day Follow-Up
August 28, 2024
In June, we were pleased to gather our CEO, Romani...
An Update From Our CEO: Happy 107th Birthday, Jack!
August 15, 2024
Webinar | Lifting the Fog: Civic Engagement Series
August 8, 2024
Saying Thank You to Deborah Wilds and Jerry Calhoun
August 6, 2024
The Murdock Trust would not be what it is without ...
Saying Thank You to Dr. Moses Lee
August 1, 2024
It is with honor, gratitude, and bittersweet senti...
Setting the Table for a Culturally Conscious Board
July 30, 2024
July Staffing Update
July 16, 2024
An Update From Our CEO: Living Into New Rhythms
June 25, 2024
The month of June is always an exciting time at th...
Stories of Impact: Code Girls United
June 6, 2024
Virtual Founder's Day 2024
June 3, 2024
Grant Stories: Vision & Call Roundup
May 30, 2024
The Murdock Trust invests in nonprofit leaders. On...
Partners in Science Program Changes
May 28, 2024
For nearly five decades, the Murdock Trust has inv...
An Update From Our CEO: Seeing With Double Vision
May 22, 2024
Winter 2024 Grants Report
May 16, 2024
Grant Stories: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 14, 2024
Part of what contributes to the richness of any re...
Grant Stories: Honoring AANHPI Heritage Month
May 9, 2024
During the month of May, many communities across t...
An Update From Our CEO: The Robots Are Coming
April 25, 2024
Stories of Impact: Jesse Tree of Idaho
April 18, 2024
In addition to grants, the Murdock Trust offers ca...
Grant Stories: Recreation in Alaska
April 8, 2024
One mark of a vibrant community is having opportun...
Saying Thank You to Sharon Daloz Parks
April 5, 2024
April Staffing Update
April 2, 2024
Saying Thank You to Conner Peckham
March 28, 2024
After 13.5 years of exemplary work and culture-enh...
An Update From Our CEO: Achieving Exciting Milestones
March 25, 2024
The month of March holds special significance for ...
Vision of the Arts, Culture, & Education Sector
March 25, 2024
Vision of the Civic Engagement & Community Services Sector
March 25, 2024
Vision of the Health & Environmental Stewardship Sector
March 25, 2024
As we announced in recent updates, the Murdoc...
Vision of the Nonprofit Leadership & Development Sector
March 25, 2024
As we announced in recent updates, the Murdoc...
Vision of the Scientific Research Sector
March 25, 2024
A Message From Our CPIO: Important Grantmaking Updates
March 25, 2024
An Update From Our CEO: Renewal In Our Work
February 27, 2024
As I shared in my comments last month, I have been...
Grant Stories: Supporting STEM Faculty Start-Up Research
February 22, 2024
Despite an overall decline in college enrollment a...