Nonprofit Leadership & Development
Nonprofit Leadership & Development
Empowering leaders and elevating impact
Flourishing nonprofits require leaders, boards, and development teams who are empowered to drive positive change in their organizations. Through intentional, cohort-style programs, conferences, and strategic grants, the Nonprofit Leadership & Development sector of the Murdock Trust partners with the outstanding nonprofits of our region to help them maximize their impact, now and long into the future.
A few of the areas in Nonprofit Leadership and Development we fund include:
Board Leadership & Development · Essentials of Development · Green Room: Board Leadership for Leaders of Color · Leadership Now · Peer Cohorts · Succession Planning · Vision & Call · Women in Leadership
Nonprofit 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.
Voices from 10 Years of Board Leadership Faith-Based: Elyse Nicholson
The Board Leadership & Development program helped Elyse Nicholson, executive director at Eastside Academy, create alignment between her board and staff with confidence and clarity.
Leadership Now
The 2023 Leadership Now conference gathered nearly 250 executive directors for relationship-building, learning, and listening, considering the vital role that nonprofits play in administering healing of all forms to our communities.
Women in Leadership
The 2022 Women in Leadership Conference equipped nearly 100 participants to lead change and navigate crucial conversations in their organization, while offering time to develop relationships with peer leaders.
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Leadership Development
Leadership Now
This annual conference connects executive directors of faith-based organizations to encourage their personal and professional growth. Learn more ›
Women in Leadership
Women in mid-to-senior-level nonprofit roles gather for a leadership development and networking event, including reflection and skill-building on a relevant professional topic. Learn more ›
Vision & Call
This initiative helps organizations across the Pacific Northwest develop internship programs for young adults. Learn more ›
Peer Cohorts
Peer leaders connect over the joys and challenges of top leadership through two-year cohorts. Learn more ›
Board Development
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 ›
Green Room: Board Leadership & Development for Leaders of Color
This training is designed to strengthen board leadership skills for leaders of color in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more ›
Succession Planning
For organizations who are welcoming new executive directors, this program offers workshops to guide boards and leaders in effective succession planning. Learn more ›
Fund Development
Essentials of Development
This training supports small to midsized organizations in creating a sustainable development program. Learn more ›
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Capacity-Building Grants
The Nonprofit Leadership & Development sector offers grants to nonprofit support associations and nonprofit leadership development organizations who are helping scale impact in Pacific Northwest nonprofits. Learn more ›
“When nonprofit leaders, board, and staff commit to growing together, organizations and the fabric of our society are strengthened.”
Kimberly Thornbury, Vice President, Nonprofit Leadership & Development
