
JANUARY 2021 – PRESENT
TPF Beyond
Who is TPF Beyond?
To Propel Fellows Beyond (TPFB) is a community of possibilitarians consisting of current, past and incoming individuals in The Patterson Foundation Fellows Program. Brought together by a common commitment to our values and goals, The Patterson Foundation Fellows are a diverse group of individuals striving to create the future as we imagine it can be. Focused on possibilities, we work individually and collectively to advance philanthropic leadership and philanthropy as a sector. Knowing each Fellow brings their own unique skills and strengths, all Fellows are open to learning, growing, evolving and stretching in pursuit of a more inclusive and vibrant world.
Values and Guiding Principles
Knowing our differences create our strength, The Patterson Foundation Fellows will strive to embody the values illustrated here through the fellowship and into their future endeavors.
Fellows work with others to strengthen their impact by:
- Being accessible and engaged with current, past, and future Fellows
- Striving to learn as we collaborate regardless of current roles
- Engaging with TPF leadership and staff to add value
Fellows believe meaningful change requires commitment and persistence. We encourage this by:
- Seeking new ideas and building connective tissue beyond the current network
- Pursuing positions in forward-thinking organizations
- Undertaking philanthropic work in innovative ways
- Celebrating progress while still investing for long-term impact
Fellows invest for lasting impact by:
- Committing to deep, lasting relationships with current, past, and future Fellows
- Recruiting and supporting future Fellows
- Advocating for and mentoring current and past Fellows
- Pursuing leadership roles