Beyond The Blog
Beyond the Blog is an evolution of The Patterson Foundation’s storytelling approach focused on creating and sharing engaging content featuring the people, organizations, and communities strengthened through the Foundation’s work. This idea began and grew in 2022 with strategic oversight from MagnifyGood, guidance from Debra Jacobs, and content planning, coordination, and production by Kellie Alexander and Rachel Hettinger.
Episodes
80 episodes
Why Proven Practices Rather Than Best Practices
The Patterson Foundation's (TPF) approach to philanthropy goes beyond traditional geographic boundaries, tapping into expansive networks and movements that work toward shared aspirations.Exemplifying TPF's collaborative approach to...
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Finding Connection and Courage with Tiffaney Schippert Conner
In this episode of Beyond the Blog: The New Civic Path series, we sit down with Tiffaney Schippert Conner, a former librarian, published writer, and owner of Sobriety Beach, to hear her inspiring reflections on participating in A New Civic ...
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Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 8: Attendance Awareness: Why Every Day Counts
In this episode of Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast, host Leah Verier-Dunn has an in-depth conversation with
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Fueling Fundraising Confidence: Lessons from Dave Abderhalden’s Journey with FDF
In this episode of the Nonprofit Thriveability Podcast, we dive into how one nonprofit leader transformed his approach to fundraising through The Patterson Founda...
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Walking the New Civic Path Together: Lessons from the book circle
In this episode of Beyond the Blog, Sarasota local and Muscle Repair Shop owner Butch Phelps shares his experience participating in a New Civic Path book circle. Butch reflects on the power of authenticity, the importance of starting l...
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Discover DeSoto: Thriving Together Through Growth, Tourism, and Collaboration with Sondra Guffey
In the latest episode of Discover DeSoto, host Alicia Exantus sits down with Sondra Guffey, DeSoto County’s Director of Economic D...
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Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 7: TPF Book Circles: Chapters of Change
In this episode of Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast, host Leah Verier-Dunn chats with Beth Duda about the launch of The Patterson Foundation’s newest book circle selection, A New Civic Path by Rich Harwood. They discus...
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From Costumes to Cash Flow: Sarasota Opera’s Journey with Margin & Mission Ignition
Discover how Sarasota Opera is transforming its mission-driven work into sustainable revenue in this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Podcast. General Director Richard Russell shares the opera company’s journey with Margin & Mi...
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Strengthening People & Catalyzing Change Through TPF Tuition/Fees Reimbursement Program
In this Beyond The Blog conversation, Kiarra Louis invites Josephine Eisenberg, Alicia Exantus, and Stacy Sternberg — three committed, brilliant, and studious women — to share their experience in leveraging The Patterson Foundation's
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Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 6: Little Learners, Lifelong Impact: The importance of School Readiness
What does it really mean to be school-ready?In this episode of Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast, host Leah Verier-Dunn is joined by Alison Nichols, Director of Elementary Curriculum...
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Purpose at the Polls: A Story of Civic Engagement
In this inspiring episode, Pierrette Kelly shares her experience as a poll watcher, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and the vital role everyday citizens can play in upholding democracy. With clarity and passion, she encourages o...
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Discover DeSoto: Honoring History with DeSoto County’s Historian Carol Mahler
In the latest episode of Discover DeSoto, host Alicia Exantus sits down with Carol Mahler, a longtime resident and beloved historian of DeSoto County. This episode offers a heartfelt and enlightening look at the people, places, and moments that...
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Empowering the Next Generation: Asha Campbell’s Impact in DeSoto County
In the latest episode of Discover DeSoto, host Alicia Exantus welcomed a guest who embodies leadership, service, and local pride: Asha Campbell. She is a tax professional, business consultant, and CEO of the nonprofit JRpreneur Brunch....
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Discovering Our Shared Aspirations Through The New Civic Path Book Circles with Cheri Coryea
Rich Harwood's manifesto, The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in One Another and Our Nation, boldly lays out a new path forward by which Americans might come together, amid our real divides, and create change. He's not a politician. But he...
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Restoring Hope Through The New Civic Path with Rich Harwood
Rich Harwood's manifesto, The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in One Another and Our Nation, boldly lays out a new path forward by which Americans might come together, amid our real divides, and create change. He's not a politician. But he...
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Rethinking Fundraising: What Vickie Oldham Learned from Fueling Dynamic Fundraising
Vickie Oldham, President and CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition (SAACC), shares how her approach to fundraising shifted af...
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Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 5: Summer Learning: A Season of Discovery with Karen Windon and Beth Duda
In this episode, Laurie sits down with Beth Duda and Karen Windon to explore how summer can be a time of learning, growth, and connection, not lost progress. From simple tools like the
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From Aspiration to Reality: The Bay Park’s Journey of Transformation
Through The Bay, the community is engaged in a multi-year journey to fulfill its vision to transform 53 acres of the city’s most precious land on Sarasota’s bayfront into a public park that is free,...
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Making Advocacy Less Scary: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits with Leah McDermott
In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Podcast, we sit down with Leah McDermott from the Florida Nonprofit Alliance to unpack the power a...
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The Patterson Foundation Internship Program: A Deep Dive
This podcast episode explores the Nonprofit Internship Program, a collaboration between The Patterson Foundation (TPF) and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Hosted by TPF Fellow Ericia Henry, the episode features a conversation with Dr. ...
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Discover DeSoto: Bridging Hope, Leading Change, and Cultivating Community with Karissa Roosa
In this episode of Discover DeSoto, we sit down with Karissa Roosa, Director of All Faith’s Food Bank Food and Resource Center in DeSoto and a passionate Public Innovator. From connecting neighbors to essential resources to building collaborati...
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Connecting Communities: A Beyond the Blog Podcast - Episode 4: Suncoast Remake Learning Days with Leah Verier-Dunn & Yu-Ling Cheng
Learning happens everywhere - inside classrooms and far beyond! In this episode of Connecting Communities, host Laurie Miller chats with Yu-Ling Cheng, Co-Producer of the national Remake Learning Days festival, a...
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How Can Nonprofits Do More Than Just Survive? Let’s Talk Thrivability
Discover how nonprofit organizations can thrive—not just survive—in the debut episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Corley, initiative lead, to explore the powerful concept of Nonprofit Thrivab...
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The Digital Access for All Journey with John Ferguson
John Ferguson is the Director of Member Programs for Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), where he develops and directs a comprehensive offering of IPA’s education, networking, and collaboration programming. Before joining IPA, John was a Fello...
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