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The Patterson Foundation (TPF) drives meaningful change through strategic philanthropy by building relationships, fostering collaboration, and sharing knowledge. Its Beyond The Blog (BTB) Podcasts create space for meaningful conversations that explore ideas and experiences and share compelling stories of people, organizations, and communities strengthened by its initiatives. Whether highlighting local efforts or exploring national perspectives, BTB serves as a platform for connection, learning, and shared discovery.
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Photo: John Ferguson

Advancing Philanthropic Leadership

From Possibility to Practice: How John Ferguson is Carrying Catalytic Philanthropy Beyond the TPF Fellowship

March 2026 Edition

Edition 93

Photo: Michael Corley, Read Corley, Meher Shulman

Margin & Mission Ignition

Why The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation & The Patterson Foundation Are Investing in Social Enterprise for Nonprofit Impact

February 2026 Edition

Edition 92

Photo: Laurin Kelly

Advancing Philanthropic Leadership

The Magic of Building Relationships Featuring Laurin Kelly

February 2026 Edition

Edition 91

Photo: Debra Jacobs and Andrew Spector

Advancing Philanthropic Leadership

Andrew Spector, TPF Fellow 2023/2026 - Learning and Applying a Multifaceted Approach to Philanthropic Impact

February 2026 Edition

Edition 90

Manatee County Makes Learning Accessible Through Their ESOL, Migrant, and Dual Language Program With Debra Estes

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Manatee County Makes Learning Accessible Through Their ESOL, Migrant, and Dual Language Program With Debra Estes

January 2026 Edition

Edition 89

Photo: Kyla Williams Tate and Read Corley

Digital Access for All

How Cook County Is Advancing Digital Equity Through People Policy and Practice

January 2026 Edition

Edition 88

Fundraising With Confidence, Clarity, and Purpose With Fueling Dynamic Fundraising

Nonprofit Thrivability

Fundraising With Confidence, Clarity, and Purpose With Fueling Dynamic Fundraising

January 2026 Edition

Edition 87

Photo: Lisa Intagliata and Read Corley

Nonprofit Thrivability

Diversifying Revenue Without Losing the Mission: Lessons from Resilient Retreat

December 2025 Edition

Edition 86

Connecting and Collaborating With Our Communities on Disasters

Community Preparedness, Recovery, and Resiliency

Connecting and Collaborating With Our Communities on Disasters

December 2025 Edition

Edition 85

Photo: Maribel Martinez and Alicia Exantus

Digital Access for All

Discover DeSoto: Bridging the Digital Gap in DeSoto County with Maribel Martinez

December 2025 Edition

Edition 84

It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for Children Featuring Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek

Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for Children Featuring Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek

November 2025 Edition

Edition 83

Photo: Tom Melville, Laura Randall, and Read Corley

Fueling Dynamic Fundraising

The Ripple Effect of Learning: How One Course Transformed the Literacy Council of Sarasota's Fundraising Results

November 2025 Edition

Edition 82

Photo: Crystal Walter and Alicia Exantus

DeSoto County Ahead

Discover Desoto: Building a Stronger Desoto County Through Mentorship and Momentum With Crystal Walter

November 2025 Edition

Edition 81

Photo: Bruce Clark and Read Corley

Digital Access for All

How The Center for Digital Equity at Queens University is Creating Digital Access

November 2025 Edition

Edition 80

Nancy Nallin and Rene Ferreira from Big Cat Habitat

Nonprofit Thrivability

How Big Cat Habitat Turned Passion Into Profit With Margin & Mission Ignition

October 2025 Edition

Edition 79

From the Inside: Intern Perspectives on The Patterson Foundation Internship Program

Nonprofit Internship Program

From the Inside: Intern Perspectives on The Patterson Foundation Internship Program

October 2025 Edition

Edition 78

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