The Patterson Foundation Innovation Blog

[...] the online community and provided many ideas for engagement. Our thought partners at The Patterson Foundation helped sequence those ideas into manageable, concrete steps. Taking time to nurture an [...]

[...] , and engage a higher level of talent/expertise as needed. Everyone else involved with The Patterson Foundation (including me) are independent contractors/consultants. Each has other clients and [...]

[...] requires leadership, vision and creative execution. As president and CEO of The Patterson Foundation, Debra Jacobs employs all three to create new realities throughout Southwest Florida and [...]

[...] of work, we look for ways to make a difference in this world. We’ve worked with The Patterson Foundation to build a movement raising the profile of the 100,000 veterans in our local community [...]

[...] artists and photojournalists who will share stories behind the commissioned artwork at Patriot Plaza, the new 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery. The $12-million [...]

[...] and military families to services and benefits was paramount, particularly during events at Patriot Plaza. The 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater, which was designed and fully funded by The Patterson [...]

[...] of Veterans Affairs – National Cemetery Administration to design, build and donate Patriot Plaza, a ceremonial amphitheater, to Sarasota National Cemetery. As one of 131 national cemeteries [...]

[...] necessary structural replacements. This $1 million endowment will ensure Patriot Plaza’s excellence for generations to come and upholds our commitment to honor veterans and their [...]

[...] families through this ceremonial amphitheater. Patriot Plaza was donated to the National Cemetery Administration on June 28, 2014. Thanks to the Patriot Plaza endowment, the grandchildren of  [...]

[...] . Since 2010, TPF has worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – National Cemetery Administration to design, build and donate Patriot Plaza, a ceremonial amphitheater, to Sarasota [...]

[...] communications approach, which was anchored by the foundation’s work with the National Cemetery Administration to create Patriot Plaza,  added fuel to the fire and helped an emotional shift [...]

[...] Patterson Foundation, is the first time the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – National Cemetery Administration has partnered with a private foundation to work on an enhancement of this magnitude [...]

[...] , Nov. 15, at 2 pm. This heartfelt salute to America’s veterans at Patriot Plaza in Sarasota National Cemetery features an inspiring keynote address by Army combat veteran and New York Times [...]

[...] Administration to design, build and donate Patriot Plaza, a ceremonial amphitheater, to Sarasota National Cemetery. As one of 131 national cemeteries that have one of the highest customer satisfaction [...]

[...] commissioned artwork at Patriot Plaza, the new 2,800-seat ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery. The $12-million project, which was fully funded and designed by The Patterson [...]

[...] , which was designed and fully funded by The Patterson Foundation, showcased Sarasota National Cemetery and the burial services provided by the National Cemetery Administration. The Legacy [...]

[...] and connected philanthropy.  The Patterson Foundation’s model of  purposeful partnerships in philanthropy focuses on deepening collaboration by introducing independent [...]

[...] Foundation, an early social-media adopter, continues to push the boundaries by creating purposeful partnerships that are supported by communications, technology and thrivable business practices for [...]

[...] Patterson Foundation as a $235-million foundation that invests $11 million annually in purposeful partnerships – all with three full-time employees. The three are the CEO, the office manager, and an [...]

[...] only for the 100,000 veterans in our local region but also across the country. Encouraging Funder Collaboration   Beyond committing funding for veterans and their families, the pledge encourages [...]

[...] to be successful: 1) Passion – Leveraged the communications power of more than 100 community partnerships — including events and activities already focused on veterans. 2) Emotional [...]

[...] and the value they bring to us all. The campaign — which spurred more than 100 community partnerships and 200 community events — has left our region appreciative and inspired by their [...]

[...] of the Self- Management Alliance, a collaborative of government, business and nonprofit organizations with the goal to improve chronic of care for millions of older adults by making [...]

[...] in this area, we’ve learned from and shared with the Lodestar Foundation, the leader in collaboration funding. This study provides insights for everyone from nonprofit agencies and donors to boards [...]

[...] DNA Labs, which are designed to help the participating agencies strengthen organizational impact. The evolution of the groups (and the discussions) has been fascinating to observe.  [...]