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 key areas and traits that were of particular importance and interest to Ja

Faith-Based Organizations in Our Community with Jan Elfers

Jul 29th, 2021 27m 3s

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 Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. EMO is a statewide association of Christian deno

Mentorship with Greg Sherwood

Jul 27th, 2021 34m 36s

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 Investment Officer of Quest Investment Management, a Portland based institutional inve

Entrepreneurship with Navin Chaddha

Jul 19th, 2021 25m 39s

Innovation with Dave Blanchard

Jul 8th, 2021 32m 19s

Loving your Enemies with Arthur Brooks

Nov 18th, 2020 32m 45s

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 and current professor at Harvard as he seeks to help individuals and commu

Michael Kaiser on Organizational Leadership and the Importance of Marketing

Nov 11th, 2020 25m 2s

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 DeVos Institute of Arts Management’s training and consulting programs, both in

The Importance of Partnerships with Kim Newman

Nov 4th, 2020 24m 33s

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 valuable to an organization's mission.The Murdock Trust Partners in Science prog

The Role of HR with Jerry Calhoun

Oct 28th, 2020 27m 54s

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. Jerry Calhoun, Senior Fellow with the Murdock Trust, has more than 30 years o

Building Community with Rudy Carrasco

Oct 21st, 2020 37m 7s

Nonprofits flourish when they are surrounded by a robust community. The investment of expertise and support through carefully nurtured relationships can mean the difference between a successful organization and one that never fully gets off the

Emerging Professionals with Camille Idedevbo

Oct 14th, 2020 44m 28s

Emerging professionals can bring unique perspective, vital energy and creative new thinking to an organization. In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, how can leadership effectively address the unique needs of new talent to help an organizati

Founder Leadership Transitions with Megan Bigelow

Oct 7th, 2020 26m 45s

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 leadership to new hands.Megan Bigelow is the founder of PDX Women In Tech, a nonpr

Telling Your Story with Drew Dyck

Sep 30th, 2020 27m 43s

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 they are drawn to stories that help demonstrate how your mission is coming

Organizational Growth with Brooke Gray

Sep 23rd, 2020 35m

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. In this episode of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust podcast on Writing

Writing Great Grants - Assessment

Apr 9th, 2020 37m 38s

"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 which they can “measure” the success of the grants they have provided. Best

Writing Great Grants - Financial Management

Apr 2nd, 2020 43m 48s

Effective financial management is an important characteristic of a healthy nonprofit organization. Being a good steward of resources (fiscal responsibility, appropriate transparency and donor accountability) can also build community support for

Writing Great Grants - Fundraising

Mar 28th, 2020 28m 12s

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 income. As a result, a healthy and sustainable fundraising program—known by man

Writing Great Grants - Project Planning

Mar 18th, 2020 26m 44s

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 the organization's mission and vision and how it flows from your strategic p

Writing Great Grants - Organizational Leadership

Mar 11th, 2020 28m 9s

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 organizations and the nonprofit sector as a whole, few if any are more importa

Writing Great Grants - Innovation

Mar 4th, 2020 33m 32s

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, but rather focusing on how the needs of constituents are evolving and how

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