In celebration of their 40th anniversary M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is visiting the Anchorage area and hosting a reception for our nonprofit friends at Anchorage Museum. You’re invited! The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is celebrating 40 years of generosity, stewardship and thriving communities by coming to Alaska. Please join me at a reception at the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center to meet the Murdock staff and Trustees. Monday, September 14, 2015 12:00 – 1:30pm Hearty hors d’oeuvres and refreshments Business casual attire Please RSVP to rsvpevents@murdock-trust.org… Read more »

The Foraker Group office will be closed Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27 for a staff retreat. The office will reopen Friday, August 28…. Read more »

Foraker released Preparing to Fund Your Capital Project in Alaska and Beyond in April 2015; the revised version of the guide is now available. Building a new facility for your organization – or remodeling or renovating a current structure – is a major undertaking. In many cases, it’s a journey into a world filled with terminology, infrastructure, and decisions that are new to many staff and board members. As with other types of fundraising, securing the money needed for a major capital project is managed by a certain set of rules, vocabulary, and timelines. More often than not, you do not have all the training and experience you need to feel comfortable on this venture. That’s okay. The intent of this guide is not to compile all the wisdom and rules of fundraising for a capital… Read more »

Foraker will release the fall community class schedule in August. Please help us to create a schedule that fits the needs of you and your organization by filling out a short online survey. Complete the survey to be entered into a drawing for a free two hour class. The survey is now closed. Thank you for your feedback. … Read more »

Laurie Wolf has begun her tenure as President/CEO of The Foraker Group. Laurie has been with Foraker for 14 years. She will be transitioning from the Vice President/Chief Operating Officer role to the Chief Executive Officer as of July 1. Welcome, Laurie!… Read more »

Today is Dennis McMillian’s last day as Foraker’s CEO. We are so grateful for his leadership. Dennis’ 100+ President’s Letters to the sector are a small glimpse of the insight and impact he has had over the years. Thank you Dennis, for sharing your passion and inspiring us all…. Read more »

Giving USA’s annual report on philanthropy is a publication on the sources and uses of charitable giving in the United States. The report finds that philanthropy in America has experienced one of the most significant jumps in recent history, at an estimated 7.1 percent. To view the report highlights, click here. To purchase the full report, visit the Giving USA website.    … Read more »

Few nonprofit organizations in Alaska have the resources to employ enough people to meet all their management needs. The Foraker Group’s shared services can fill those gaps. We are now accepting new clients for financial management. If you are in need of accounting assistance, contact Raju Shankar, Foraker’s CFO, at 907-743-1247 to set up an appointment…. Read more »

The Foraker Group announced today that Laurie Wolf has been named the organization’s new President/CEO. Wolf will replace Dennis McMillian who is stepping down from the position. Wolf will take over leadership of Foraker on July 1, 2015. In making the announcement, Foraker Governance Board Chair Elizabeth Ripley called Wolf “a competent, accomplished, and thoughtful leader. We are extremely pleased she will lead Foraker in the coming years. The board looks forward to working with her.” McMillian announced his planned departure as President/CEO in January. The Foraker Governance Board conducted a national search for his replacement. Wolf joined Foraker in 2001, shortly after it was founded. She has served as Director of Programs, and most recently as Vice President and COO. Wolf holds a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle… Read more »

“How do leaders deal with the new reality of constant challenges and frequent crises while not losing direction, focus or enthusiasm? How do they lead in a way that inspires people to contribute, to act responsively and intelligently, to maintain motivation and good relationships? How do they persevere?” Join us at the Leadership Summit on April 20 -21 to hear from Dr. Margaret Wheatley on the topic “Leadership in Uncertainty: From Hero to Host”. Margaret Wheatley writes, speaks, and teaches how we can accomplish our work, sustain our relationships, and willingly step forward to serve in this troubled time. She is co-founder and President emerita of The Berkana Institute, an organizational consultant since 1973, a global citizen since her youth, and a prolific writer. She has authored eight books, including… Read more »