Writing Great Grants - A Murdock Trust Podcast

Mental Health with Jeff Carr

For season three of our podcast, we are taking a moment to reflect on our benefactor, Jack Murdock. We are looking at current industry leaders who focus on and exemplify

Faith-Based Organizations in Our Community with Jan Elfers

Steve Moore, executive director of the Murdock Trust, discusses the role faith-based organizations play in serving our community with Jan Elfers, the President of Ecumeni

Mentorship with Greg Sherwood

In today’s episode, Steve Moore, executive director of the Murdock Trust, talks about the value of Mentorship with Greg Sherwood.   Greg is the President/Chief Investme

Entrepreneurship with Navin Chaddha

For season three of our podcast, we are taking a moment to reflect on our benefactor, Jack Murdock. We are looking at current industry leaders who focus on and exemplify

Innovation with Dave Blanchard

For season three of our podcast, we are taking a moment to reflect on our benefactor, Jack Murdock. We are looking at current industry leaders who focus on and exemplify

Loving your Enemies with Arthur Brooks

In a time of great division and conflict, the secret to success lies not in hate but in love. This is the central argument made by Arthur Brooks, former President of AEI

Michael Kaiser on Organizational Leadership and the Importance of Marketing

One of the key pillars in building a strong organization is promoting your work, both immediately and in an ongoing, reputational manner. Michael Kaiser oversees the DeV

The Importance of Partnerships with Kim Newman

While a primary emphasis in the nonprofit world centers on donations, partnerships and time investments by industry experts and dedicated volunteers can be just as valuab

The Role of HR with Jerry Calhoun

The Human Resources (HR) department plays several vital roles in the health and stability of a nonprofit as well as in an organization's ability to grow and flourish

Building Community with Rudy Carrasco

Nonprofits flourish when they are surrounded by a robust community. The investment of expertise and support through carefully nurtured relationships can mean the differen

Emerging Professionals with Camille Idedevbo

Emerging professionals can bring unique perspective, vital energy and creative new thinking to an organization. In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, how can lead

Founder Leadership Transitions with Megan Bigelow

Many organizations are created and flourish thanks to the passion and drive of a dedicated founder. However, there comes a day when every founder must transition leadersh

Telling Your Story with Drew Dyck

One of the most effective tools in fundraising and nonprofit growth is telling your story well. Donors and supporters appreciate the value represented by hard data, but t

Organizational Growth with Brooke Gray

Managing the growth of an organization is critical. While most nonprofits want to continue to increase their impact, expanding too quickly can lead to service breakdowns.

Writing Great Grants - Assessment

"Everything that matters can be measured, but not everything that can be measured matters." It is quite common these days for foundations and donors to look for ways in

Writing Great Grants - Financial Management

Effective financial management is an important characteristic of a healthy nonprofit organization. Being a good steward of resources (fiscal responsibility, appropriate t

Writing Great Grants - Fundraising

Contributed or gifted income is a vital revenue stream that most nonprofits depend on for operations or special projects. In many cases, it is the primary source of incom

Writing Great Grants - Project Planning

When planning a major project for which your organization will pursue grant funding, several factors must be considered, including how that project serves and supports th

Writing Great Grants - Organizational Leadership

Through the years, the Murdock Trust has learned firsthand that “leadership matters.” While a number of factors play a critical role in the flourishing of individual orga

Writing Great Grants - Innovation

For a nonprofit to flourish and thrive, it must continue to innovate. This does not necessarily mean a constant emphasis on reinvention or change for the sake of change,