One of the great gifts of the digital age is the ability to build communities in a myriad of different ways. No longer is physical proximity a requirement for connection. Websites and social media channels allow us to connect across distance based … Continue reading
Throughout my career as a newspaper journalist, whether I was working at small community papers or larger metros, one part of the culture remained the same: We don’t brag. We don’t claim credit. We let the story speak for itself. … Continue reading
In the nonprofit and philanthropic worlds, there is much talk about collaborations and partnerships. It seems that most everyone wants to be “in one” and yet, everyone defines these words differently! So what are “collaborations” or “partnerships”? For The Patterson … Continue reading
I just got back from a trip to Paris, a gift from my husband for our wedding anniversary. Along with my memories of seeing the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, I brought back a few impressions about – yes – … Continue reading
For the last two years, I’ve been working on two projects that I’ve largely kept separate from each other – the Journalism Accelerator collaboration tool and the ongoing development of the Block by Block community of independent news publishers. Since the fall, those two … Continue reading
At a recent philanthropic event, a woman in charge of generating revenue for a large national nonprofit asked about my work with The Patterson Foundation. Actually, the direct quote was, “What’s this ‘Lens’ thing, anyway?” I laughed out loud. Every … Continue reading
Part of what makes working in news so seductive is the instant gratification factor. There aren’t many jobs where you see the impact of your work so quickly. Every day, sometimes several times a day, you publish your work and … Continue reading
During the last couple of months, most of my posts here have focused on the New Media Journalism Initiative’s work with the Block by Block community of independent news publishers. That’s understandable, given how much activity there’s been in this … Continue reading
By: Rusty Coats, The Patterson Foundation Technology Partner As the son of a Chevrolet dealer, I grew up in the service bay, learning about cars – and life – from men covered in grease. While the men on the sales … Continue reading
A full week away from the computer and the iPhone does wonders for clearing the mind and resetting priorities. I’ve just returned from a week on Hatteras Island with my husband and our blended family of five children. As a … Continue reading