Virginia Piper

Piper Fellows

The Piper Fellows sabbatical program acknowledges the never-ceasing demands of nonprofit leadership and offers opportunities for Maricopa County leaders to retool, refresh and renew. A Piper Fellowship offers the potential for a $90,000 Trust commitment to a Fellow’s organization.

• Piper Trust awards up to $30,000 for study and travel expenses to support the professional development of outstanding senior executives of nonprofit organizations serving Maricopa County.
• A Fellow must take a minimum of one month to a maximum of two months work release time from the organization. Fellow candidates are encouraged to explore educational and professional programs and visit model program sites and leaders across the nation.
• The Trust awards $10,000 for staff and board professional development.
• A Fellowship makes the Fellow’s organization eligible for a grant up to $50,000 for a Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement Award either during the sabbatical or within six months of completion.