The Piper Fellows program acknowledges the never-ceasing demands of nonprofit leadership and offers opportunities for nonprofit leaders to reach, retool, and revitalize.
Donor Name: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
State: Arizona
County: Maricopa County (AZ)
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/01/2022
Grant Size: $30,000
Details:
A Piper Fellowship offers the potential for a $90,000 Piper Trust commitment to a Fellow’s organization.
- Piper Trust offers up to six fellowship awards of $30,000 (maximum) annually to support professional development for outstanding leaders of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Maricopa County.
- A Piper Fellow’s sabbatical allows work release time and can be taken all at once or divided into several smaller projects or programs. Fellow candidates are encouraged to explore educational and professional programs and visit model program sites and leaders across the nation.
- A Piper Fellowship also includes a $10,000 grant award for staff and board development and makes the Fellow’s organization eligible for a grant up to $50,000 for a Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement Award during the sabbatical or within six months of completion.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate’s employing organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has provided services primarily within Maricopa County for at least 10 years in human services, health, education, arts and culture, or religion. The employing organization must:
- Fully support the candidate’s request for leave to participate in the Piper Fellows program and submit a work plan for organizational management during the candidate’s absence and upon the candidate’s return.
- Guarantee all salary and benefits and continue full-time employee status of the candidate during the period of leave.
- Be able to sustain regular operations during the candidate’s absence.
For more information, visit Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust.
