A few of the areas in Education & Leadership Development we fund include:
K-12 Schools and Education Support · Rural and Tribal Post-Secondary Colleges, Vocational, Trade, and Technical Schools · Capacity-Building
Education & Leadership Development Stories
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Voices from 30 Years of Essentials of Development: David Bailey
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.
Stories of Impact: Code Girls United
Free after-school programs are teaching junior high girls in rural Montana how to code and giving them options for promising careers in STEM.
Stories of Impact: Jesse Tree of Idaho
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.
Northwest Nonprofit Capacity Survey
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?
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Board Leadership & Development
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 ›
Essentials of Development
This training supports small to midsized organizations in creating a sustainable development program. Learn more ›
Peer Cohorts
Peer leaders connect over the joys and challenges of top leadership through two-year cohorts. Learn more ›
Leadership Now
This annual conference connects executive directors of faith-based organizations to encourage their personal and professional growth. Learn more ›
“When we invest in equipping all students to learn and thrive, and strengthen and resource the social sector, we create a pipeline of opportunity that empowers individuals and transforms communities.”
~ Kimberly Thornbury, Vice President, Education & Leadership Development
Grant Opportunities
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.