Editor’s Note: James Firman is the President and CEO of the National Council on Aging. The Patterson Foundation is a partner in NCOA’s cross-sector self-management alliance. This article was originally shared in Ernst & Young‘s Progressions 2012 report. The mission … Continue reading
By Brian F. Hofland, Ph.D., Vice President of Strategic Collaboration My 26 year old son is a strong introvert; I am a card-carrying extrovert. When he was a little boy, I remember him being very puzzled as we took walks together … Continue reading
We recently shared The Patterson Foundation works with networks to strengthen communications and learning among the collaborating organizations. We are currently lending our strategic support to the National Council of Aging’s Self-Care Management Alliance (SMA), which is a vibrant tri-sector opportunity. … Continue reading
Some issues or problems are so big and complex that no one single entity or sector alone can make a significant impact. Think poverty. Think education. Think healthcare. So when the Department of Health and Human Services identified a goal … Continue reading
During the Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) Annual Meeting last week, The Patterson Foundation collaborated with other foundations and entities by crafting or presenting six sessions at the conference. We call this “building connective tissue.” By collaborating and leveraging resources … Continue reading