M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Current Events December 21, 2015

President’s Report December 2015

November was a busy month for the Foundation, grantees and partners. In this week's blog, President and CEO Diane Kaplan recaps some of the events and activities.

Current Events November 9, 2015

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.

Current Events May 7, 2015

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.

Grantseeking Tips March 25, 2014

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.

Current Events January 24, 2011

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.

Current Events March 12, 2010

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.

Current Events September 21, 2009

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.