Beyond The Blog

The Patterson Foundation drives meaningful change through strategic philanthropy by building relationships, fostering collaboration, and sharing knowledge. Moving beyond its weekly blog posts, the Foundation offers Beyond The Blog podcasts to inform and engage listeners while sharing compelling stories of people, organizations, and communities strengthened by its initiatives. Listen to Beyond The Blog podcasts on Apple Podcasts , Spotify and iHeartRadio .

Beyond The Blog is a business podcast hosted by The Patterson Foundation, with 115 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Patterson Foundation hosts Beyond The Blog, a business show with 115 episodes published.

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  Taking Fundraising to the Next Level with Fueling Dynamic Fundraising and Rebekah Prieto

  Aug 18, 202623 min

  What happens after you complete Fueling Dynamic Fundraising? Rebekah Prieto, Director of Development and Marketing at Parenting Matters, joins the Nonprofit Thrivability Podcast to share how the program helped her organization strengthen its fundraising infrastructure and put new strategies into action. Rebekah discusses what she learned through Fueling Dynamic Fundraising, from donor stewardship and board engagement to annual planning and building a case for support. She also shares how the program’s ongoing education and one-on-one consulting helped Parenting Matters develop a major donor program, strengthen donor relationships, and create a more intentional approach to fundraising. Hear how Parenting Matters turned the lessons from Fueling Dynamic Fundraising into systems and strategies that continue to shape the organization more than a year later. Timestamps 00:39 What is Fueling Dynamic Fundraising? 01:27 Why Rebekah chose to participate 02:42 What an experienced fundraiser relearned 03:51 Helping board members engage in fundraising 08:54 The value of one-on-one fundraising consulting 11:58 Donor stewardship, case for support, and annual planning 13:47 Building an intentional fundraising calendar 18:09 Creating a culture of philanthropy across the organization 20:28 Rebekah’s biggest accomplishments since the program 21:32 How Parenting Matters’ fundraising has changed Connect Beyond The Blog Rebekah Prieto on LinkedIn Links to learn more Blog: Building the Foundation for Stronger Fundraising Want to hear more? Follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , iHeartRadio , or visit us Beyond The Blog! Join The Journey

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  Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: Beth Duda on A Walk to Respect

  Aug 10, 202623 min

  On this episode of Civic Sparks, Leah Verier-Dunn and Beth Duda, Director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading and playwright, talked about the acclaimed one-act play, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: A Walk to Respect . A staged reading and powerful theatrical experience, Beth and Leah discuss the impact of this opportunity to look back at our country’s history through an artistic lens that provides space to take a deeper dive. Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had opposing views and lived very different lives, but through deep listening and consideration, they found themselves at the meeting place of respect. This effort led to an unsuspecting friendship, and Beth’s discovery of this friendship inspired the crafting of A Walk to Respect. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:44 How A Walk to Respect Began 05:12 Lincoln and Douglass: Different Views, Mutual Respect 09:36 What Makes the Play Unique 10:49 The Post-Show Discussion Experience 13:11 How Audiences Have Responded 16:29 Creating Conversation Without Blame 18:09 Where the Play Goes Next 20:38 What Lincoln and Douglass Can Teach Us Today Links to Learn More Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: A Walk to Respect Voter Education Initiative Ticket Information for A Walk To Respect Want to hear more? Follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , iHeartRadio , or visit us Beyond The Blog ! Join The Journey

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  Shaping A Shared Future: Cheri Coryea on Growing Together in North River Manatee County

  Aug 5, 202627 min

  Growing Together: North River Manatee County highlights the people, partnerships, and possibilities shaping the future of North River. Each episode shares real stories and local insights that reveal what matters most to residents and how communities grow stronger by listening and working together. In this episode of Growing Together: North River Manatee County, host Alicia Chalmers talks with Cheri Coryea , initiative lead for the Aspirations to Actions initiative at The Patterson Foundation . Together, they discuss Cheri’s deep roots in North River and her public‑service leadership. We offer a thoughtful look at community growth, collaboration, and trust. We explore the history and rapid expansion of North River and the multi‑year partnership among the Bishop Parker Foundation , The Patterson Foundation , and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation a long‑term effort to strengthen civic culture and support residents in shaping a shared future. Whether you live, work, or play in North River, this podcast invites you into meaningful conversations about where we are and how we can grow together. Timestamps 00:55 – About North River and Its Growth 3:07 – Investing in North River with The Harwood Institute and the Bishop Parker Foundation 10:31 – Lessons from the Growing Together in North River Manatee County Report 16:25 – Why Meaningful Community Change Takes Time 18:07 – How You Can Get Involved and Help Shape the Future Links to Learn More North River Manatee County Initiative Description North River Manatee County Harwood Report Want to hear more? Follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , iHeartRadio , or visit us Beyond The Blog! Join The Journey

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  Partnerships Rooted in People, Purpose, and Possibility with Rich Harwood

  Jul 7, 202632 min

  In a recent Beyond The Blog podcast, Debra Jacobs, President and CEO of The Patterson Foundation, speaks with Rich Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, a nonprofit advancing positive community action by inspiring people and communities to turn outward. Working with Rich Harwood and The Harwood Institute for more than a decade, The Patterson Foundation has provided the community with an additional tool for changing how it approaches challenges and developing innovative, collaborative partnerships that might not otherwise form. Through its Aspirations to Actions work in DeSoto County and North River Manatee County, as well as its book circles series, the Foundation has helped introduce new ways of thinking and working together. Most interestingly, Debra and Rich pull back the curtains and share how the alignment of leadership, willingness, readiness, capacity, and culture amongst their two organizations has been critical to a successful and evolving partnership. What You'll Learn in This Conversation: Why people-centered approaches help communities move from identifying challenges to taking meaningful action together. How alignment in leadership, culture, readiness, and shared values has sustained a successful partnership between The Patterson Foundation and The Harwood Institute for more than a decade. The meaningful impact and ripple effects that can emerge when organizations invest in community-driven relationships, collaboration, and public innovation. Timestamps 2:03 – Why TPF and Harwood Have Worked Together for More Than a Decade 3:36 – The Harwood Approach Explained 6:52 – What Communities Across the Country Have in Common: Lessons from DeSoto, Alamance, Reading, and Beyond 9:18 – How Harwood Practices Took Root in DeSoto and North River 10:35 – Shifting from Problems to Possibilities 19:20 – Why We Created Book Circles Instead of Book Clubs 23:11 – How Debra Jacobs and Rich Harwood Met 25:19 – A Real-World Example of Partnership in Action 27:25 – The Truth About Long-Term Partnerships: Highs, Lows, and Growth Links to Learn More The Harwood Institute DeSoto County Coming Together: Unleashing the Community’s Potential (2024) Growing Together in North River Manatee County: Shaping a Shared Future Blog: The Power of Partnerships To Create Meaningful Impact Connect Beyond The Blog Rich Harwood The Harwood Institute Want to hear more? Follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , iHeartRadio , or visit us Beyond The Blog! Join The Journey

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  Engaging Young Readers: From Summer Slide to Summer Success with Ben Tollefson

  Jun 22, 202619 min

  On this episode of Connecting Communities, host Leah Verier-Dunn sat with Ben Tollefson, consultant with The Patterson Foundation, to discuss the Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading’s THIS BOOK IS COOL! program. The summer slide is a real concern, particularly for our asset-limited families. Research spanning more than a century has shown that students can experience academic learning loss over the summer when they are not engaged in educational activities. These losses can widen existing achievement gaps, making it even more difficult for students to stay on track academically. Without intervention, students may fall further behind year after year. SCGLR creates opportunities to prevent the “summer slide” and help close the achievement gap. Timestamps 00:30 – Meet THIS BOOK IS COOL! 01:28 – How a Simple Idea Became THIS BOOK IS COOL! 04:09 – Combating the Summer Slide Through Reading 06:59 – Who the Program Serves and Why It Matters 09:36 – What’s Inside a THIS BOOK IS COOL! Backpack 16:48 – Getting Started: Ben’s Tips for Families Links to Learn More Season of Sharing (Community Foundation of Sarasota) THIS BOOK IS COOL! Webisode Library Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading (SCGLR) Want to hear more? Follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , iHeartRadio , or visit us Beyond The Blog! Join The Journey

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