LEADERSHIP

PIPER FELLOWS PROGRAM

The Piper Fellows program acknowledges the never-ceasing demands of nonprofit leadership and provides opportunities for Maricopa leaders to retool, refresh and renew their skills. Piper Fellowships give nonprofit professionals one month to two months of work-release time plus expenses for study and travel. The program offers a maximum of five awards up to $30,000 each to support the professional development of outstanding senior executives of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Maricopa County. Recognizing the need for learning and exploration among the rest of the staff and board, the Trust provides $10,000 to each Fellow organization for staff and board professional development. Piper Fellows also are eligible to apply for up to $50,000 for a Piper Organizational Enhancement Award during the sabbatical or within six months of completing it.

NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE

Piper Trust makes grants to nonprofits to build organizational strengths and sustainability. In addition, the Trust hosts programs for groups of nonprofits on topics such as fundraising and endowment building and makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that serve nonprofit training and support needs.