If the story of Treyvon Thomas doesn’t make you smile, we don’t know what will. After a call for outstanding Sarasota County youth (and a group of some of the most inspiring youth leaders you will ever learn about) Treyvon … Continue reading
This Memorial Day, let’s focus on its true meaning: remembering the men and women who died serving our nation’s armed forces. It’s about coming together to honor those who gave their all. Whether it was 100 years ago or last … Continue reading
Did you know May is Military Appreciation Month? This week, we’re spotlighting Legacy of Valor community partner Venice Museum and Archives and its exhibit showcasing the military uniforms, photographs and memorabilia of the Kentucky Military Institute. The museum, 351 Nassau … Continue reading
When Sarasota Military Academy cadets Nayarid Gonzalez and Liz McKenney struck up a conversation with Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Robert O’Neill, the trio chatted liked old friends despite their nearly seven-decade age difference. That was the magic in … Continue reading
On Dec. 3 we were so very excited and honored to share more about our partnership with the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) to design and build Patriot Plaza, a ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery. But what we are doing … Continue reading
The allure of including social media in philanthropy communications strategies can be exciting, scary, daunting — and it’s often all of those things. With a packed room during our session at the Southeastern Council of Foundations Annual Meeting in Charleston, … Continue reading
Image via NetHope The Patterson Foundation is a partner of NetHope, a global consortium of the world’s leading partners and NGOs that enable humanitarian organizations to better serve the developing world through smarter use of technology. Emmanuella Stimphat lost so … Continue reading
“You want me to tweet my what?” This may sound familiar. It’s a verbal response indicative of Twitterphobia. Other signs? Sweaty palms and eye twitches. While you might not be hearing this exact phrase shouted through the halls of your … Continue reading
We have all either heard or have said the phrase “the early bird catches the worm” at some point. We’ve also likely witnessed that getting off to a good start increases the chances of having success. The same is … Continue reading
Recently, we shared why it is essential to weave communications strategy throughout the nonprofit partnership facilitation process. This week, we’ll take a look at two challenges that can arise during the process and ways strategy and planning can help your … Continue reading