Two weeks ago, I hosted a webinar with Indiana-based Foellinger Foundation and Aging & In-Home Services to explore the genesis, process and outcome of a recently announced merger between the Allen County Council on Aging and Aging and In-Home Services. … Continue reading
How quickly time flies by — which is either an indicator that as one ages hours fly by like minutes or that I am just having too much fun! I venture it is a blend of both because I am … Continue reading
By Nancy Henry, The Patterson Foundation Sarasota County in Florida is No.1 for the oldest demographic in the nation, with more than 31 percent of residents age 65 or older, based on the 2010 US Census. This shows we’re living … 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
Judging from the looks on their faces,the message we were sharing at the Southeastern Council of Foundation annual meeting was ‘new’ information. We brought together a great group to share about collaboration: Diana Bucco, The Forbes Funds Lois Savage, The … Continue reading
By Roxanne Joffe, The Patterson Foundation Strategic Communications Partner After completing my third Southeastern Council of Foundations conference, I found myself looking for ways to relate and connect our innovative approach to other philanthropic efforts in the South. The last … Continue reading
By the time this blog is posted, I’ll be honing my presentation for the Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) Annual Meeting (Nov. 9-11, 2011). Among the many benefits of being among more than 650 conference registrants is that I’ll be … Continue reading
By Melissa Thompson, The Patterson Foundation Communications Partner Recently, one of The Patterson Foundation’s Initiative Managers, Pam Truitt, shared her apprehension about learning to blog as a way to share the nonprofit partnerships and collaboration work of the Collaborative Restructuring … Continue reading
Later this week, the Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) will host its annual meeting. Like most conferences, this meeting will give members the opportunity to meet, connect, learn and share. TPF will be participating on many fronts. I have the … Continue reading
By Roxanne Joffe, The Patterson Foundation Strategic Communications Partner This week, I’m both reflecting and looking to the future as I prepare to attend my third consecutive Southeastern Council of Foundations annual meeting Nov. 9-11 in Amelia Island, Fla. It … Continue reading