The Quaker Fund
The Quaker Fund is a restricted fund formed with the assets of the former Friends Services Alliance above the amount contributed for the formation of AQORD.
Program Details
- Tuition and/or travel assistance to AQORD Quaker members to the Leadership Institute.
- Support for the cost of CEO and other peer gatherings for AQORD Quaker organization to include travel expenses and speaker fees for educational sessions, where appropriate.
- Scholarship to Earlham School of Religion Quaker studies certificate (1/year) or Quaker Leadership Center programs.
- Other purposes approved by the Quaker Fund Committee that promote, preserve, and perpetuate practices that align with Quaker values in senior living.
- Quaker programming directed at staff, residents, or board members of AQORD organizations.
- Tuition and/or travel assistance to AQORD Quaker members to the Leadership Institute.
- Support for the cost of CEO and other peer gatherings for AQORD Quaker organization to include travel expenses and speaker fees for educational sessions, where appropriate.
- Scholarship to Earlham School of Religion Quaker studies certificate (1/year) or Quaker Leadership Center programs.
- Other purposes approved by the Quaker Fund Committee that promote, preserve, and perpetuate practices that align with Quaker values in senior living.
- Quaker programming directed at staff, residents, or board members of AQORD organizations.
Selection Criteria
In the summer of each year, the Quaker Fund Committee will accept requests for financial support for Quaker programming directed at staff, residents, or board members of AQORD organizations.
The committee will award such allocations at a meeting to be held in the fall of each year, based on need, originality, and the availability of funds, based on the yearly allocation amount.
In the summer of each year, the Quaker Fund Committee will accept requests for financial support for Quaker programming directed at staff, residents, or board members of AQORD organizations.
The committee will award such allocations at a meeting to be held in the fall of each year, based on need, originality, and the availability of funds, based on the yearly allocation amount.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to FSA-heritage organizations that are AQORD members.
- Open to FSA-heritage organizations that are AQORD members.
Become a Member
Join a community of Quaker and Anabaptist leaders committed to advancing values-driven health and human services. Membership connects you to resources, relationships, and learning that strengthen your mission and leadership.
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Member Services
At AQORD, we provide member services to values-aligned health and human services organizations to help them achieve excellence while staying true to their mission, purpose, and faith-inspired roots.
Group Purchasing Organizations
As an AQORD member, you gain access to two powerful group purchasing networks that help your organization maximize resources, reduce costs, and stretch every dollar further.
Assessments
Gain deeper insight into your organization’s strengths and opportunities. AQORD’s free assessment tools help boards, leaders, and teams grow in alignment with mission and excellence.
Medical Expense Plan
Through shared commitment and collective strength, the Medical Expense Plan helps member organizations offer affordable, high-quality medical insurance for those who serve others.
Peace Church Insurance
Gain deeper insight into your organization’s strengths and opportunities. AQORD’s free assessment tools help boards, leaders, and teams grow in alignment with mission and excellence.
PEER
Empower your team to manage risk with confidence through PEER Support Services—customized tools, training, and support that turn safety goals into daily practice.
Grants & Scholarships
Explore AQORD’s grants and scholarships designed to spark innovation, support learning, and invest in your organization’s leaders and future. Opportunities are here to help you grow, connect, and strengthen your mission.