Approaching its work as a catalyst for good, The Patterson Foundation is focused on strengthening nonprofits by connecting them with resources and platforms to learn, share, and build capacity in ways that evolve their philanthropic missions and the good they create. This work manifests through strategies like catalytic match opportunities, along with opportunities to explore thrivable operating models and collaborate with partners working toward the same aspirations.
Advancing Philanthropic Leadership
Aspiring philanthropic leaders have the potential to catalyze innovations to strengthen people, organizations, and communities around the world. While these opportunities are numerous, maximizing them takes leaders who have the willingness, capacity, and foresight to drive long-term change. Through nearly a decade of experience with innovative initiatives spanning the globe, The Patterson Foundation has shaped its approach to philanthropy into a valuable model for a network of emerging leaders who seek their continued professional evolution while strengthening the impact of their efforts.
EdExploreSRQ
Through EdExploreSRQ — a digital platform that connects students and teachers with local, cultural, and science experiences integrated with classroom curriculum — The Patterson Foundation supports enhancing the education experience for Florida’s Sarasota County students. A formal collaboration among community partners recognizes the region’s vast cultural offerings and ensures EdExploreSRQ will benefit students for years to come.
Giving Challenge
The Patterson Foundation supports strengthened giving during the Giving Challenge by providing matching funding and prizes that encourage people to be generous. Building awareness about The Giving Partner — an online tool providing comprehensive and in-depth information — and encouraging the tool’s use strengthens philanthropy in Florida’s Charlotte, Desoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties by helping donors make informed decisions. With the minimum gift amount set at $25, the Giving Challenge, held over a 24-hour period, furthers the idea that anyone can be a philanthropist.
Nonprofit Thrivability
The Patterson Foundation’s Nonprofit Thrivability initiative shares opportunities for organizations to strengthen their mission impact by embracing a thrivable operating model. Nonprofit Thrivability works by connecting nonprofits with expertise and resources to learn concepts like strategic decision-making while adopting and implementing entrepreneurial principles to generate the revenue necessary to support and expand their operations.
A Walk to Respect
Advancing Philanthropic Leadership
Aspirations to Actions
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Digital Access for All
Fueling Dynamic Fundraising
Margin & Mission Ignition
NetHope
Nonprofit Internship Program
Patriot Plaza
Season of Sharing
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
The Bay
TPF Beyond
Advancing Mission Thrivability
Age-Friendly Sarasota
Aging with Dignity and Independence
Aging Mastery Program
Aspirations Journalism
Arthritis Foundation – Florida Chapter
Bringing Science Home
Caregiver Connect
Census 2020 Education
Clawback Recovery Challenge
Collaborative Partnering
COVID-19 Response
HundredX Pilot Project
Legacy of Valor
National Council on Aging
New Media Journalism
Recoding Organizational DNA
Self-Management Alliance
SPIRE CoLab
Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition
The Giving Partner
UPLIFT Florida Network
Veterans Legacy Summit