Murdock Charitable Trust’s Summer 2011 Internship Program
Each summer the Murdock Trust invites several college students (usually rising seniors, or recent graduates) to explore the philanthropic sector with special attention on non-profit leadership and management. The internship is ten weeks in length, and participants are invited to observe and participate in the daily work of the Trust. During the internship students are introduced to the grant/proposal process, including shadowing site visits with potential grantees. Interns are also given an overview of various Trust roles and processes, including investment, program, enrichment, finance, and conference planning.
Typically a highlight of the summer is the relationship that is formed among each cohort of interns. The cohort works together on agreed upon research topics/issues of interest to the Trust. They are expected to analyze and develop findings and recommendations for future Trust planning. As a group they read a variety of material on issues related to leadership, organizational development, and philanthropy.
(In order of group picture from left to right)
Kylie Grader
Kylie comes to us from Issaquah, Washington, and will graduate from Whitworth University in Spokane in May 2012. She is studying International Business and Spanish and serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the business school. This year she traveled to Central America for January Term and hopes to return there after graduation to work in community development. Kylie has been active in Young Life and is honing her leadership and mentoring skills there as a youth development leader.
Kole Krieger
A student at Linfield College, in McMinnville, Oregon, Kole is studying Finance and will graduate in June 2012. He grew up in Sherwood, Oregon, and outside of his studies, he has been active with Fellowship of Christian Athletes running sports camps for youth. After graduation, Kole hopes to work in sales, marketing, or finance. A dedicated sportsman, he plays football for Linfield, shoots hoops, snowboards, and plans to hike the Pacific Coast Trail.
Kari Foss
Kari, whose hometown is Kent, Washington, graduated from Washington State University in May 2011 with a degree in Intercultural Communication and a minor in Comparative Ethnic Studies. While at WSU, she spent a semester in Ireland at the University of Limerick. Kari is a team leader with the Palouse Empire Young Life chapter, mentoring middle school students. She and her family have also volunteered for World Relief in the area of refugee resettlement. Following her internship, Kari hopes to pursue work in an organization that serves intercultural populations.
Kevin Petermeyer
Kevin, from Portland, Oregon, will graduate from Linfield College in June 2011 with a degree in Business Marketing. During a recent semester, he had the opportunity to travel to Argentina to study Ecotourism. His volunteer activities include Young Life and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After his summer at the Murdock Trust, Kevin will begin a year-long internship with University Presbyterian Church in Seattle assisting in college ministry. Kevin loves all kinds of sports, both as a participant and as a fan.
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