
The Piper Fellows program acknowledges the never-ceasing demands of nonprofit leadership and offers opportunities for nonprofit leaders to reach, retool, and revitalize. A Piper Fellowship offers the potential for up to $90,000 in grant funding to a Fellow’s organization.
2024 applications are now closed. Applications for 2025 open in spring.
Study & Travel
Piper Trust offers up to six fellowship awards of $30,000 (maximum) annually to support professional development for outstanding leaders of nonprofit charity/501(c)(3) organizations serving Maricopa County.
Work Related
A Piper Fellow’s personally designed “professional development plan” can be taken all at once or divided into several time periods or dates and is based on what is best for the organization. Fellow candidates are encouraged to explore educational and professional programs, visit model program sites, and meet with related leaders across the nation.
Professional Development
A Piper Fellowship also includes a $10,000 grant award for staff and board development and eligibility for the Fellow’s organization to apply for a Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement Award grant of up to $50,000 within six months of Fellowship completion. Fellowships and grant-related Fellowship awards are contingent upon the Fellow’s continued employment at the organization.
OUR FELLOWS

Kathryn Blake

Kathryn Blake

Patricia Klahr

Patricia Klahr

Kimberlie McCue

Kimberlie McCue

Cindy Ornstein

Cindy Ornstein

Carlos Galindo-Elvira

Carlos Galindo-Elvira

Christine Girard

Christine Girard

Terry Hines

Terry Hines

Doug Hirano

Doug Hirano

David W. Noble

David W. Noble

Barbara Fenster

Barbara Fenster

Karl Gentles

Karl Gentles

MaryLynn Mack

MaryLynn Mack

Darlene Newsom

Darlene Newsom

Jared Sakren

Jared Sakren

Martin Quintana

Martin Quintana

Sunnee O’Rork

Sunnee O’Rork

Avein Saaty-Tafoya

Avein Saaty-Tafoya

Julie Zalimas

Julie Zalimas

Elaine McGinn

Elaine McGinn

Dr. Paul Mittman

Dr. Paul Mittman

Peggy Mullan
