Beyond The Blog

In this Beyond the Blog podcast, Kiarra Louis examines TPF Excellence through the lens of event management. TPF initiatives catalyze efforts toward shared aspirations through events, gatherings, and meetings in person and virtually to connect, learn, and share with individuals, organizations, and communities. In the first part of this Striving for Excellence podcast, Beth Duda, the director of the...

In this podcast, Kiarra Louis explores one of TPF's newest endeavors, TPF Tech Excellence, which creates opportunities for TPFers to learn and evolve their digital skills and receive ongoing support through monthly classes, 1:1 learning sessions, and more. One of Tech Excellence's overachievers, Lyndsey Smith, shares her experience on how Tech Excellence is supporting her TPF work with t...

In Part II of this podcast, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute, Rich Harwood, continues his conversation with Kiarra Louis, illustrating how The Harwood Institute and The Patterson Foundation are making the invisible visible through authentic conversations, ongoing engagement, and more. If you missed Part I, you can watch it here . Key Themes Catalyzing and unleashing a chain reaction...

DeSoto County is a peaceful, unique, and caring community. People love the small-town feel and step up to care for each other, especially in times of crisis. The area is dealing with various challenges and is facing a fundamental choice: Will the community remain stifled and separated, or will it come together and tap its shared capacity to build a brighter future?  President and Founder of The Ha...

The Patterson Foundation believes that communities can shape their own future by involving people and organizations in the process. By collectively pursuing common aspirations, they can strengthen themselves and their communities as they share a vision to shape the future. DeSoto County Ahead exemplifies this approach, where community members learn from each other, share their experiences, and col...

The Patterson Foundation believes that communities can shape their own future by involving people and organizations in the process. By collectively pursuing common aspirations, they can strengthen themselves and their communities as they share a vision to shape the future. DeSoto County Ahead exemplifies this approach, where community members learn from each other, share their experiences, and col...

Join TPF Fellow Avery Crews Prado de Lima and incoming Fellow Ericia Henry in discussing the Nonprofit Internship Program. Ericia shares the impact of her internship with NeuroChallenge Foundation for Parkinson's during summer 2023.  Join The Journey

Join Avery Crews Prado de Lima and Zoie Alger, an undergraduate student in Philanthropic Studies at  Indiana University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, as they discuss the Nonprofit Internship Program. Zoie shares the impact of her internships with the Military Heritage Museum during the summer of 2023 and All 4 the Members in the spring of 2024. Timestamps: 0:48 Nonprofit Intern...

In this podcast, Alexa Carr interviews Jack Lynch, Chief Operating Officer of EducationSuperHighway. They discuss how EducationSuperHighway is adapting its operations following the recent ACP rollback, the importance of low-cost plans, and efforts to increase high-speed connections to affordable apartment buildings through collaboration with various state BEAD funding initiatives. The podcast also...

Join TPF Fellow Avery Crews Prado de Lima and philanthropic studies undergraduate student Kimberly Hestermann as they discuss the Nonprofit Internship Program. Kimberly shares the impact of her internships with Resilient Retreat in Fall 2024 and the legacy giving program she developed.  Key Themes Sector experience Unique opportunity for engagement The perfect fit Nonprofit Internship Program Lill...

In this podcast, TPF Fellow Alexa Carr interviews Women’s Resource Center Director of Client Services Brent Giangregorio. This podcast focuses on digital skills and support training and how the Women’s Resource Center works in this area. Additionally, it shares aspirations for increased collaboration within digital access and ways that listeners can learn more and become more engaged with the Wome...

Strengthening digital access among people of all ages and backgrounds — especially those from asset-limited families — helps ensure everyone is included in our journey toward new realities and benefits provided by technology. A promising innovation is the concept of digital navigation. Joni Hansen, a TPF Digital Navigator, joins Kiarra Louis for a conversation about her efforts to close the digita...

Part I: Strengthening digital access among people of all ages and backgrounds — especially those from asset-limited families — helps ensure everyone is included in our journey toward new realities and benefits provided by technology. A promising innovation is the concept of digital navigation. In part one of this two-part podcast, Carol Kranitz, a TPF Digital Navigator, joins Kiarra Louis for a co...

In the final part of this two-part podcast, Carol Kranitz, a TPF Digital Navigator, joins Kiarra Louis to discuss her efforts to close the digital access gaps in the Suncoast. Hear more about the positive impacts she is having on her clients.  Join The Journey

In this podcast, Cheri Coryea, interviewed by Alexa Carr, provides a brief overview of The Patterson Foundation’s Digital Access for All Initiative. This podcast touches on the three essential elements of digital access: connectivity, devices, and skills and support training. It also shares ways listeners can learn and become more engaged with the DA4A initiative.    Join The Journey

Our nation's national cemeteries are the final resting places for men and women who served our country with unmatched valor. Patriot Plaza, a 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery in Florida, features commissioned art that honors veterans, inspires patriotism, and embraces freedom. Linda Gould, a Community Connection Consultant for TPF working on the Patriot Plaza i...

Gregg Behr, who wears many hats as co-author of When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids , Children's Advocate, Remake Learning network founder, The Grable Foundation Executive Director, and parent, joins Kellie Alexander in a conversation about the When You Wonder, You're Learning Book Circle Project, Remake L...

In this 19-minute podcast, Bill Stanczykiewicz joins Kellie Alexander for a conversation about the partnership between The Fund Raising School and The Patterson Foundation, which supports the Fueling Dynamic Fundraising initiative and fosters a space for Suncoast Region nonprofits to grow their fundraising skills – including the November 2023 Principles and Techniques course. Bill is the Senior As...

Vicki Pugh, partner and co-CEO of Advancement Experts and fundraising expert, joins Kellie Alexander for a conversation about fundraising, specifically within small nonprofits. In December 2023, thanks to The Patterson Foundation’s Fueling Dynamic Fundraising initiative, 28 Suncoast Region nonprofits received specialized fundraising training over two days.  Join The Journey

Initiative Support Coordinator Kiarra Louis spoke with Victoria Finley, a consultant with The Patterson Foundation, who focuses on outreach and stewardship for the beautiful Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery, to look further into The Patriot Plaza initiative as we approach its 10th anniversary. Join The Journey

Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, shares historical information on The Giving Partner and how to prepare for the Giving Challenge, coming noon to noon, Tuesday, April 9 through Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Join The Journey

Initiative Support Coordinator Kiarra Louis spoke with Jennifer Bush, founder and president of JB Advisors Inc., a firm helping organizations navigate transitions and legacy planning. In this podcast, they explore how The Patterson Foundation has evolved its approach to its philanthropic work— with joyful stewardship — in ways others are not doing, cannot do, or will not do. Join The Journey

Roxie Jerde, President and CEO of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, shares historical information about Season of Sharing, a campaign dedicated to neighbors helping neighbors.  Join The Journey

The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, alongside co-authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, launched the When You Wonder, You’re Learning Book Circle Project, fully funded by The Patterson Foundation!   On September 13 and 14, Ryan connected with folks in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota and set the stage for our region’s book circle adventure. In this podcast, TPF Fellow Kellie Ale...

Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass: A Walk to Respect inspires the audience to comment and communicate about shared aspirations, authenticity, and the common good. The play launches meaningful thought and dialogue about connecting and communicating despite our differences. Join Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota for a screening of A Walk to Respect followed by a panel discussion with...