
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

Mary Peterson

Mary Peterson

Amy Pfeifer

Amy Pfeifer

Edmundo Hidalgo

Edmundo Hidalgo

Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson

Daniel Scoggin

Daniel Scoggin

John Swagert, MD

John Swagert, MD

Blase Bova

Blase Bova

Lisa Glow

Lisa Glow

Theresa Leon

Theresa Leon

Connie Phillips

Connie Phillips

Kurt Sheppard

Kurt Sheppard

Rob Crawford

Rob Crawford

Michelle MacLennan

Michelle MacLennan

Milon F. Pitts

Milon F. Pitts

Marsha Porter

Marsha Porter

Keith Thompson

Keith Thompson
Keith Thompson sadly passed away in January 2024. Keith was an inspiring Piper Fellow; he will be forever remembered for his stalwart leadership in service of HIV/AIDS healthcare and education. Keith was a gentle soul and totally committed to attending to the suffering of others. He was a comforting friend and confidant to countless Phoenicians and will be deeply missed.

Joe Baker

Joe Baker

Richard “Mike” Bell

Richard “Mike” Bell

Michelle Dionisio

Michelle Dionisio

Juanita Howard

Juanita Howard

Kathy Nugent
