Deadline- September 15, 2012
Countries/Region- U.S
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust invites applications for the Piper Fellows program for Nonprofit Executives to build nonprofit leadership and organizational excellence in Maricopa County, Arizona..
The fellows program provides grants of up to $30,000 each to outstanding senior executives of nonprofit organizations serving Maricopa County to support their professional development, including study and travel. A fellow must take a minimum of one month to a maximum of two months’ work release time from their organization. Fellow candidates are encouraged to explore educational and professional programs and visit model program sites and leaders in other communities.
Eligibility-
- Piper Trust seeks applications from executives who hold positions of significant responsibility in nonprofit organizations that serve Maricopa County, Arizona, in the following areas: human services, health, education, arts and culture, or faith-based charity.
- Private 509(a) foundation employees are asked not to apply.
- Piper Fellows candidates should possess the following attributes-
- Proven leadership in both their organizations specifically, and Maricopa County generally.
- Primary or significant responsibility with respect to the management of their organizations’ programs and funds.
- At least 10 years’ experience in the nonprofit field (this experience need not have come with a single organization) that contains no significant hiatuses for the purpose of professional development.
- Full-time employment status in the organizations they represent.
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