There are so many ways that philanthropy can and does positively impact our community. The Patterson Foundation recently invested in our community in such a way that is unique and will hopefully provide a platform for advancing Sarasota’s many assets … Continue reading
There is so much discussion in and outside the nonprofit community about “running the organization more like a business.” I heard a very interesting comment about this by David Greco of the Nonprofit Finance Fund while attending the Grantmakers For Effective … Continue reading
By: Rob Lane, The Patterson Foundation Financial Thrivability Partner Don’t waste a good recession? That certainly seems to be making the most of a bad situation but that is exactly what any organization that will remain relevant must do. When … Continue reading
By Robert J. Lane, CPA, The Patterson Foundation Finance Partner As many in the philanthropy sector know, the 990-PF is the information return U.S. private foundations file with the Internal Revenue Service. This public document provides fiscal data for the … Continue reading