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May Staff Update
May 25, 2023
As our CEO Romanita Hairston has shared in recent updates, we are in a critical period of reflection and renewal as an organization. Some of the fruit...

Stories of Impact: Lee Pesky Learning Center
May 18, 2023
A group of young students and Lee Pesky Learning C...

Celebrating AANHPI Cultures: Asia Pacific Cultural Center
May 4, 2023
The Murdock Trust is committed to the flourishing ...

An Update from our CEO: Finding Joy in the Downpour
May 2, 2023
There are times in life when you have an experienc...

Winter 2023 Grants Report
April 27, 2023

Welcoming Michelle Charbonneau
April 25, 2023

Voices from 10 Years of Board Leadership Faith-Based: Elyse Nicholson
April 20, 2023
This year, we mark the 10th annual Board Leadershi...

Stories of Impact: Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
April 13, 2023
The Murdock Trust invests in capacity-building pr...

Grants in Action: Encouraging Generosity in the PNW
April 6, 2023

We're Hiring: Administrative Assistant
April 5, 2023

An Update from our CEO: Reflecting on Nine Months at the Murdock Trust
April 4, 2023
It has been a joy and an honor to serve as CEO of ...

Webinar: Lifting the Fog: Mental Health & Children
March 30, 2023
Lifting the Fog: Mental Health and Children April ...

Grants in Action: Camps for Healing
March 16, 2023

30 Years of Essentials of Development
March 2, 2023
2023 marks the 30th year of our Essentials of Deve...

Welcoming Clare Maxwell
February 28, 2023

We're Hiring: Chief Program and Impact Officer
February 21, 2023
Following the announcement of Dana Miller’s ...

KairosPDX: Uplifting Black Students
February 16, 2023

We're Hiring: Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
February 9, 2023

Stories of Impact: University of Alaska Fairbanks
February 9, 2023
The Murdock Trust invests in capacity-buildin...

Grants in Action: Supporting Seattle Artists
February 2, 2023
The Pacific Northwest is a region known for its cr...

2023 National Partners in Science Conference
January 26, 2023

Fall 2022 Quarterly Grants Report
January 19, 2023
In Fall 2022, the Murdock Trust was pleased to ann...

Announcing the 2022 Swanson & META Award Winners
January 15, 2023

Stories of Impact: Forest Stewardship Council
January 12, 2023

Grants in Action: Rescue Missions
January 5, 2023
The Murdock Trust is grateful for rescue missions ...

Holiday Generosity
December 20, 2022

Grants in Action: Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington
December 15, 2022

Leadership Now 2022: The Beauty That Will Save the World
December 13, 2022
The 2022 Leadership Now conference gathered 200 le...

Grants in Action: Constructing Hope
December 8, 2022
Constructing Hope is in the business of rebuilding...

A Conversation on the State of Philanthropy
November 29, 2022

Giving Thanks for Our Communities
November 22, 2022
This Thanksgiving season, we asked our staff what ...

Scientific Research and the Christian Faith Convening Recap
November 21, 2022
Recently, top scientists and Christian scholars ga...

Grants in Action: Performing Arts in Boise
November 17, 2022

Northwest Schools Honored for Scientific Research and Collaboration
November 15, 2022

Grants in Action: Supporting Veterans
November 10, 2022
As we approach Veterans Day, we honor grantees who...

Grants in Action: Honoring National STEM Day
November 8, 2022
On this National STEM Day, the Murdock Trust recog...

Grants in Action: Honoring Native American Heritage Month
November 3, 2022

Green Room Board Leadership 2022 Recap
November 1, 2022

Grants in Action: Friends of Montana PBS
October 27, 2022
Friends of Montana PBS uses media to educate, insp...