Writing Great Grants - A Murdock Trust Podcast
Writing Great Grants is a podcast produced by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to help support nonprofits across the Pacific Northwest. On this podcast, Murdock Trust staff, partners and colleagues will share insights and information on the grantmaking process - both the process unique to the Murdock Trust grantmaking cycle and overall best practices for grant applications in general - to help those in the nonprofit space to flourish and thrive.The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is a private, nonprofit foundation in Vancouver, WA serving the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Since 1975, the Murdock Trust has awarded more than $1 billion in capacity building grants to organizations serving the common good.
Episodes
20 episodes
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 key areas and traits that were of particular importance and interest to Ja...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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32:00
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 Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. EMO is a statewide associatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:03
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 Investment Officer of Quest Investment Management, a Portland based...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:36
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 key areas and traits that were of particular importance and interest to Ja...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:39
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 key areas and traits that were of particular importance and interest to Ja...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:19
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 and current professor at Harvard as he seeks to help individuals and commu...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:45
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 DeVos Institute of Arts Management’s training and consulting programs, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:02
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 valuable to an organization's mission.The Murdock Trust Partners in Scie...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:33
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. Jerry Calhoun, Senior Fellow with the Murdock Trust, has more than 30 years o...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:54
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 difference between a successful organization and one that never fully gets off the...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:07
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 leadership effectively address the unique needs of new talent to help an organizati...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:28
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 leadership to new hands.Megan Bigelow is the founder of PDX Women In Tech,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:45
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 they are drawn to stories that help demonstrate how your mission is coming ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:43
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. In this episode of the M.J. Murdock Charitable T...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:00
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 which they can “measure” the success of the grants they have provide...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:38
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 transparency and donor accountability) can also build community support for...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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43:48
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 income. As a result, a healthy and sustainable fundraising program—known by man...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:12
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 the organization's mission and vision and how it flows from your strategic p...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:44
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 organizations and the nonprofit sector as a whole, few if any are more importa...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:09
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, but rather focusing on how the needs of constituents are evolving and how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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