Beyond The Blog
The Patterson Foundation drives meaningful change through strategic philanthropy by building relationships, fostering collaboration, and sharing knowledge. Moving beyond its weekly blog posts, the Foundation offers Beyond The Blog podcasts to inform and engage listeners while sharing compelling stories of people, organizations, and communities strengthened by its initiatives. Listen to Beyond The Blog podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio.
Beyond The Blog
Latest Episodes
Young Voices and Elections: Kennedy and Avery Cole Share Why We Need to Listen
Kennedy and Avery Cole, two young Sarasota County (almost) voters, joined host Leah Verier-Dunn on the Civic Sparks podcast to talk about the efforts of future voters in our region and why we should listen to them. Hear about the civic...
Beyond the Spectrum: Building Sustainable Revenue Through Margin & Mission Ignition With Lora and Loryn Carpenter
Beyond the Spectrum knew that expanding its mission would require more than grants and charitable giving. Through The Patterson Foundation’s Margin & Mission Ignition initiative, the organization launched two earned-income ventures, an ABA ...
Trust and Accessibility: Supervisor of Elections, Ron Turner, on the Elections Process in Sarasota County
What really goes into running an election? Leah Verier-Dunn sits down with Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner for a behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes, and planning involved in helping voters confidently participate...
Suncoast Remake Learning Days: The Inside Scoop with Neirda, Becky-Sue, Justin & Amanda
In this episode of Connecting Communities, Leah Verier-Dunn is talking about Suncoast Remake Learning Days with four fabulous, long-time hosts, one f...
Finding Purpose at Any Age: A Conversation with Mrs. Norma Kennedy on Community and Service
Growing Together: North River highlights the people, partnerships, and possibilities shaping the future of North River Manatee County. Each episode shares real stories and local insights that reveal what matters most to residents and how commun...