M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
President’s Report October 2015
As we settle into fall our calendars fill with different activities. It sometimes seems like the busiest season of all, and it's no different here at Rasmuson Foundation. In this week's post, President and CEO Diane Kaplan reviews news and activities from our world.President’s report April 2015
Spring has sprung in earnest and the season is reflected in the pace of activities and news around our neighborhood. In today's post, Diane Kaplan looks back at happenings from the Foundation, grantees and the nonprofit sector.Calling on faith organizations
When communities of faith come together, there's no telling what impact they can generate. In this week's blog, Senior Program Associate Jeff Baird recounts the start of what may well be a very important ongoing conversation about serving Alaskans' basic needs.Foraker Group: the first decade
Last week Foraker Group celebrated its 10th Anniversary. And just what makes our state nonprofit service center special or different? Three attendees of the celebration share their thoughts in this week's post.Neal Thorpe-A Mensch
As both CEO and lifetime Trustee of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, based in Vancouver, Washington, Neal Thorpe became a colleague shortly after I joined Rasmuson Foundation as its first part-time staff member. In a very short time he became a mentor and friend.
Steve Moore visits this week
With termination dust gracing the peaks of the Chugach, Steve Moore, Executive Director of M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver, Washington, will touch down for his first visit to Alaska later this week.
For many Alaskans, the Trust is a familiar organization, having awarded its first grant in Alaska in 1977 to Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel to improve perinatal health care delivery in rural Alaska.
Media Mentions
- Alaska Journal | Movers and Shakers for Feb. 28 February 25
- People in the News (02/21/2021): appointments, promotions, obituaries | News | PND February 23
- Finding activism through art: A Q&A with Tlingit illustrator Michaela Goade February 23
- Apartment giant Weidner teams with Rasmuson Foundation to buy properties adjacent to Brother Francis Shelter for new ‘resource hub’ - Anchorage Daily News February 23