As I arrived in Detroit for the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s 2013 National Conference, I saw a city in transition from the shift in the automotive sector and economic downturn. Every city has vacant houses and buildings, but Detroit’s abandoned … Continue reading
When we learned that National Cemetery Administration(NCA) Undersecretary Steve Muro had recommended The Patterson Foundation (TPF) to participate in a session on partnering being convened by Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, excitement ran high! With The Patterson Foundation’s … Continue reading
All military branches have a saying, an honor code that they live by: “We will never leave one of our own behind.” In Washington, D.C., last week representatives of The Patterson Foundation attended a very special and moving service at … Continue reading
In April, the National Civic League selected Sarasota County as one of 20 nationwide community finalists for the prestigious 2013 All-America City Awards. What a community effort it has been so far! Sarasota County’s application highlighted three community-driven efforts, including: – … Continue reading
As The Patterson Foundation (TPF) continues to work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — National Cemetery Administration on building and donating Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery, and as our Legacy of Valor campaign with the local community unfolds, … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: Hildy Gottlieb is the co-founder of Creating the Future, a nonprofit living laboratory exploring what it takes for organizations to create the future of their communities. She hosts a regular podcast for the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The world of … Continue reading
Building connective tissue to create new realities while participating in the 63rd Annual Council on Foundations annual meeting would normally be an easy gig since there are more than 700 foundations represented and more than 300 presenters throughout various sessions. This … Continue reading
Sarasota County was recently named one of 20 finalists for the All-America City Awards, a nationwide contest established by the National Civic League that recognizes communities that demonstrate innovation, civic engagement and cross-sector collaboration to address pressing local challenges. The … Continue reading
As I return from the annual Foundations on the Hill in Washington, DC, I am reminded that we live in a nation that embraces ideas and possibilities; albeit, we tend to get stuck in ideologies and rules. The energy of … Continue reading
For the past three years, The Patterson Foundation has presented a variety of sessions at the American Society on Aging’s annual Aging in America conferences. Each year, we have built connective tissue with folks from around the country, each working … Continue reading