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Debra Jacobs, president and CEO of The Patterson Foundation
Posts by this author:
Philanthropy for an Evolving World: Strengthening Communities and Creating Sustainable Impact
posted on August 03, 2023
Building Resilience: A Journey Through Disaster Recovery and Beyond
posted on July 06, 2023
Celebrating SNAC!
posted on June 22, 2023
From Ordinary To Extraordinary
posted on June 05, 2023
Thriving in a Constantly Evolving World
posted on May 01, 2023
SRLD Pickup Afterglow!
posted on April 17, 2023
Simplifying the Complex Systems
posted on March 21, 2023
Join the Journey
posted on February 02, 2023
Bay Park Donors Activate $1 Million Gift for Anniversary of Challenge Match By The Patterson Foundation
posted on July 12, 2022
Decade of Giving Challenge Highlights Citizen Philanthropists
posted on April 30, 2022
The Patterson Foundation Unveils Higher Waters: Suncoast Quality of Life Initiative
posted on April 01, 2022
Donors Drive 700,000 Dollar Contribution During Record-Breaking Season of Sharing
posted on February 14, 2022
Affirming The Bay's Collaborative Excellence
posted on November 14, 2021
Celebrating a Decade of Strengthening the Giving Challenge
posted on October 21, 2021
Three Possibilitarians Create New Realities
posted on October 11, 2021
The Patterson Foundation’s Fellows Program: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Dynamic Leaders Today
posted on September 30, 2021
Continued Commitment to The Bay Creates New Match for Private Donors
posted on July 20, 2021
The Bay's Journey Continues with Phase One Site Plan Approval
posted on March 15, 2021
People Pursuing Possibilities via Beyond the Check
posted on February 23, 2021
Season of Sharing: A Time Like No Other for Our Generosity to Shine
posted on February 16, 2021
Season of Sharing: A Trusted Resource for Community Caring Amid Disaster
posted on November 15, 2020
Beyond the Check: The Patterson Foundation's Approach to Innovative Philanthropy
posted on October 29, 2020
Advancing Philanthropy's Next Generation of Innovative Leaders
posted on September 18, 2020
Applauding Nonprofit Innovation During 2020 Giving Challenge
posted on June 18, 2020
Now More Than Ever
posted on June 01, 2020
2020 Giving Challenge Soars Past Adversity to Reach New Heights
posted on April 30, 2020
Embracing Our Five Constants: Caring, Connecting, Collaborating, Contributing, Creating
posted on April 10, 2020
Sparking Creative Connections Through the 2020 Giving Challenge
posted on March 28, 2020
Caring, Connecting, and Contributing — COVID-19
posted on March 20, 2020
Why would Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass be part of The Patterson Foundation's Honoring & Onward 10th Anniversary?
posted on March 01, 2020
New Decade Brings New Opportunity to Strengthen the Giving Challenge
posted on January 14, 2020
A Force for Good
posted on December 30, 2019
Season of Sharing: Celebrating Twenty Years of Community Generosity
posted on November 04, 2019
A Deeper Relationship for Good: Developing Thoughtful Leaders Through Innovative Partnerships
posted on October 21, 2019
The Wonder of the Fives
posted on October 17, 2019
More than Money Philanthropy
posted on July 24, 2019
So Much to Learn, So Many Options for Impact!
posted on May 22, 2019
The Patterson Foundation Invests $5 Million Into The Bay's Evolution
posted on May 21, 2019
Florida Embraces an Age-Friendly Future
posted on May 09, 2019
Five Foundations Support The Bay
posted on April 15, 2019
Community Generosity Lifts Season of Sharing Beyond $2 Million for Sixth Year
posted on February 03, 2019
NetHope Puerto Rico Site Visit
posted on January 25, 2019
Learning and Sharing with the Best and Brightest
posted on November 26, 2018
Margin & Mission Ignition...Yes, a Model that Can Be Replicated!
posted on October 02, 2018
Reflecting on a Bright Giving Challenge
posted on June 11, 2018
Building Connective Tissue Across TPF Initiatives
posted on April 05, 2018
Continuing to Strengthen The Giving Challenge
posted on January 17, 2018
Hands Up for Strengthening Kids
posted on October 05, 2017
A Look at the Legacy of Bringing Science Home
posted on September 13, 2017
Strengthening Hurricane Irma Recovery in Our Community and Beyond
posted on September 12, 2017
“More Than Money" Philanthropy: Value Beyond the Check
posted on July 31, 2017
TPF’s Connecting, Learning, Sharing, Evolving, and Strengthening resonated at Leading Effective Foundations Conference
posted on May 15, 2017
Season of Sharing Raises Two Million Dollars for Local Families Emergency Needs
posted on April 27, 2017
Tidbits that Knit Threads into a Tapestry of Impact
posted on April 13, 2017
Strengthening People is at the Heart of The Patterson Foundation’s “Why” and “How”
posted on February 08, 2017
The Patterson Foundation Journey Continues
posted on January 30, 2017
Collaboration…It May Not Be Easy, But It’s Oh-So-Worthwhile!
posted on December 19, 2016
Words Matter—Reframing Aging
posted on December 16, 2016
Strengthening new and existing donor relationships
posted on September 19, 2016
A collaborative solution to strengthen programs benefiting Sarasota-area youth
posted on June 15, 2016
2016 Giving Challenge to evolve community's philanthropic legacy
posted on June 13, 2016
More than money: Exploring the roles of funders in philanthropy
posted on April 29, 2016
Solutions Journalism Partnership Launches SPIRE CoLab
posted on April 08, 2016
Philanthropy Uplifts the Many Approaches to Aging
posted on March 21, 2016
Life lessons from business to philanthropy
posted on February 15, 2016
No one person can whistle a symphony
posted on November 19, 2015
Giving Challenge boosted by $2.9 million match from The Patterson Foundation
posted on September 03, 2015
Our collaborative model in philanthropy
posted on August 13, 2015
2015 Giving Challenge to use imagination, information to ignite region's generosity
posted on July 08, 2015
9 lessons from a learning and sharing evolution
posted on July 07, 2015
Key Themes for Driving Movements
posted on April 30, 2015
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: An Enterprise Funder's Perspective
posted on April 28, 2015
Aging Mastery Program shared at Aging in America conference
posted on March 30, 2015
Patriot Plaza moving forward
posted on March 20, 2015
Remembering Kathy Baylis
posted on February 17, 2015
Celebrate Service & Sacrifice Tickets Available
posted on September 19, 2014
Endowments are as important as the asset being funded
posted on August 19, 2014
Philanthropy-Joining Forces a step forward for funder collaboration
posted on May 05, 2014
Enhancing our local impact through purposeful partnerships
posted on April 16, 2014
Leadership for collaborative and connected philanthropy
posted on April 16, 2014
Four years of building connective tissue to create new realities
posted on January 07, 2014
A generous region inspired through a Season of Sharing
posted on November 25, 2013
Movements fueled by digital media at Southeastern Council of Foundations
posted on November 18, 2013
Revisiting our values to guide our future of social good
posted on July 16, 2013
Keys to Sarasota County's 2013 All-America City journey
posted on June 22, 2013
#GEOLearn: Lessons are learned when actions are taken
posted on June 06, 2013
Center for Effective Philanthropy 2013 conference focuses on effective foundation practice
posted on May 23, 2013
Dept. of Veterans Affairs convening focuses on collaborations to better serve veterans and their families
posted on May 17, 2013
Philanthropy Roundtable: Serving those who served
posted on May 08, 2013
Connectivity abounds at 2013 Council on Foundations annual conference
posted on April 12, 2013
Legacy of Valor campaign launch highlights community partnerships to honor veterans
posted on April 05, 2013
Annual Foundations on the Hill shines spotlight on the role of giving in our country
posted on March 25, 2013
Outliers, innovation and community voices matter in aging
posted on March 15, 2013
GEO convenes 12 foundations to explore "possibility philanthropy"
posted on March 06, 2013
36 hours to unleash your inner generosity
posted on March 04, 2013
Sharing stories of sacrifice and service through art at Patriot Plaza
posted on February 22, 2013
Rallying support to fulfill the Season of Sharing match
posted on January 28, 2013
Supporting what's special about Season of Sharing
posted on November 20, 2012
SECF EngAGEment connects for learning and sharing at Grantmakers in Aging Conference
posted on October 25, 2012
Judy Sedgeman to serve as initiative advisor for Ringling College of Art and Design partnership
posted on October 10, 2012
Democracy: Forefathers provided context, now is our opportunity
posted on August 20, 2012
Turn Outward: The change we seek emerges with aspirations in public life
posted on August 15, 2012
'Possibilitarians' immerse and engage at Harwood Summit
posted on August 14, 2012
Self-Care Management Alliance: Getting ahead of the aging curve
posted on July 24, 2012
Honoring the philanthropic heartbeat of a community
posted on June 27, 2012
Harwood Exploratory: Leveraging Connective Tissue to Empower a Community
posted on June 05, 2012
"Passionaries" connect in LA to create new realities
posted on April 30, 2012
Our website: a reflection of our journey
posted on April 16, 2012
Learning from and sharing with philanthropy leaders
posted on February 13, 2012
Media collaboration helps boost community generosity
posted on February 01, 2012
Our Journey Unfolds
posted on January 24, 2012
A SOCIAL model for foundations
posted on December 06, 2011
Using Twitter Chats to Connect, Inspire Philanthropy
posted on December 02, 2011
The Patterson Foundation Supports Sarasota County Schools During Review
posted on November 29, 2011
Building Connective Tissue Through Associations
posted on November 26, 2011
The Patterson Foundation to Match up to $500,000 in New or Increased Season of Sharing Donations
posted on November 22, 2011
Encouraging new media innovation through communications, finance and technology
posted on November 14, 2011
Imagination Conversation Applies to Philanthropy
posted on November 09, 2011
Matching $250,000 in Jingle Bell Run Donations to Help Arthritis Foundation Florida Chapter Thrive
posted on November 02, 2011
The Giving Partner - Supporting A Community Vision of Philanthropy
posted on October 27, 2011
Financial thrivability helps entities do transformative work
posted on October 19, 2011
Investing in endowed philanthropy to thrive for impact
posted on October 03, 2011
Communications Network 2011 - Top three takeaways
posted on September 28, 2011
Leveraging Public Relations to Inspire Generosity
posted on August 23, 2011
Diverse funding streams will help Institute for the Ages thrive
posted on August 01, 2011
Learning and the Value of Questions for Philanthropy
posted on July 27, 2011
Approaching philanthropy through 'lenses' leads to effective impact
posted on July 06, 2011
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Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Community Preparedness, Recovery,
and Resiliency
Digital Access for All
Digital Navigator Program
EdExploreSRQ
Fellows Program
Fueling Dynamic Fundraising
Giving Challenge
Indiana University Lilly Family
School of Philanthropy Electives
Margin & Mission Ignition
National Campaign for
Grade-Level Reading
NetHope
Nonprofit Thrivability
Nonprofit Internship Program
Patriot Plaza
Season of Sharing
Suncoast Campaign for
Grade-Level Reading
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
The Bay
The Gap
TPF Beyond
Past Initiatives
Past Initiatives
(overview)
Advancing Mission Thrivability
Age-Friendly Sarasota
Aging with Dignity and Independence
Aging Mastery Program
Aspirations to Actions
Stepping Forward Book Circles
Aspirations Journalism
Arthritis Foundation – Florida Chapter
Bringing Science Home
Caregiver Connect
Census 2020 Education
Clawback Recovery Challenge
Collaborative Partnering
Collaboratory
at Ringling College of Art and Design
COVID-19 Response
Higher Waters:
Suncoast Quality of Life
Honoring & Onward
HundredX Pilot Project
Legacy of Valor
National Council on Aging
New Media Journalism
Recoding Organizational DNA
Sarasota County Health Safety Net
System of Care Collaboration
Self-Management Alliance
SPIRE CoLab
Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition
The Giving Partner
UPLIFT Florida Network
Veterans Legacy Summit