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
90 episodes
The Ripple Effect of Learning: How One Course Transformed the Literacy Council of Sarasota's Fundraising Results
In this episode, we explore how "Principles & Techniques of Fundraising," a four-day, in-person training of Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's The Fund Raising School, equips nonprofit leaders with practical, researc...
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Discover Desoto: Building a Stronger Desoto County Through Mentorship and Momentum With Crystal Walter
In the latest episode of Discover DeSoto, host Alicia Exantus sits down with Regional Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Crystal Walter, to explore her aspirations for DeSoto County and how her organization...
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How The Center for Digital Equity at Queens University is Creating Digital Access
In this episode of Digital Access Discoveries, host Read Corley sits down with Bruce Clark, Digital Inclusion Project Manager, Center f...
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How Big Cat Habitat Turned Passion Into Profit With Margin & Mission Ignition
In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability podcast, Read Corley sits down with Nancy Nallin and Rene Ferreira from Big Cat Habitat to explore how the Margin & Mission Ignition (MMI) initiative from The Patterson Foundation helped them su...
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From the Inside: Intern Perspectives on The Patterson Foundation Internship Program
This episode of Beyond The Blog features Ericia Henry, a Fellow with The Patterson Foundation, and Grace Wang, a student at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, who recently completed an internship with The Venice Symphony through The Patte...
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Building a Digital Equity Movement: Inside Massachusetts' Digital Navigators Network
In this episode of Digital Access Discoveries, host Read Corley sits down with Kathy Bisbee, Director of the Alliance for Digital Equity, to explore how Massachusetts is building one of the nation’s most promising models for digital inclusion. ...
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Making Hope Contagious with Carolina Franco
In this episode of The New Civic Path podcast, host Leah Verier-Dunn sits down with facilitator Carolina Franco to explore the power of book circles in building trust, fostering empathy, and sparking action in our communities. Carolina...
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Connecting and Evolving in the Disaster Space
This episode of Rising Resilience shares the evolution of The Patterson Foundation’s involvement in the disaster space. Hear about TPF’s commitment to optimizing efforts toward long-term impact in our Suncoast region and beyond.Timest...
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Discover DeSoto: Connecting Community Through the DeSoto Digest Paper Route with Sherry Oehler
On this episode of Discover DeSoto, Alicia Exantus chats with fellow Patterson Foundation consultant, Sherry Oehler.Though Sherry lives in Manatee County, her work has brought her deeply into the heart of DeSoto through a special assignm...
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From Hopeless to Hope: A Conversation on The New Civic Path with Monica Encarnacion
In this episode of The New Civic Path Beyond The Blog podcast, host Leah Verier-Dunn talks with Monica Encarnacion, founder and CEO of Homeschool STEAM. Monica reflects on her experience in a New Civic Path book circle, sharing how it transform...
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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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