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Beyond The Blog

The Patterson Foundation

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.

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29:02

Everything You Need to Join the Fun at Suncoast...

Beyond The Blog ·

2026/04/10

In this episode of Connecting Communities, a Beyond The Blog podcast by The Patterson Foundation, host and consultant Leah Verier-Dunn sits down with Beth Duda, Director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, to talk about all things Suncoast Remake Learning Days–an annual 15-day FREE hands-on learning festival taking place April 18, 2026, to May 2, 2026. As a gift to the community by The Patterson Foundation, this 15-day celebration will feature 380+ free, hands-on events hosted b...

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25:39

How Jesse Coleman Became a Confident Fundraiser With...

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2026/04/07

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Series, a Beyond the Blog Podcast, Read Corley sits down with Jesse Coleman, General Manager of WSLR + Fogartyville, to talk about what it really looks like to step into nonprofit leadership and figure out fundraising on the fly. Jesse shares how going through Fueling Dynamic Fundraising helped him move from uncertainty to having a clear plan by breaking down donor strategy, strengthening stewardship, and learning how to confidently make the ask. ...

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16:54

Discover DeSoto: Traci Willingham Shares How DeSoto...

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2026/03/31

In this episode of Discover DeSoto, host Alicia Exantus sits down with Traci Willingham, Community Relations and Engagement Director for the Neuro Challenge Foundation, about her experience as an exhibitor at the DeSoto County Ahead community event. From the Eight Arcadia/DeSoto Community themes, the one that resonated during our conversation was theme #3, “Nonprofit, Business, Resident and Economic Opportunities to Support DeSoto County.” This theme emphasizes the importance of c...

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46:33

Inside the Disaster Response Ecosystem: Former FEMA...

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2026/03/31

In this episode of Rising Resilience, Leah Verier-Dunn speaks with former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate about the ins and outs of the disaster ecosystem. Who are the key players and what are their roles? Craig dives into the details of why each layer of support matters, encourages community members to explore Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, and even explains why the Waffle House has become a gauge for measuring the post-disaster statu...

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33:05

What Does Kindergarten Readiness Really Mean? Dr....

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2026/03/24

In this episode of Beyond the Blog, host Leah Verier-Dunn talks with Dr. Patti Folino, Principal of Tuttle Elementary School in Sarasota County, to explore what kindergarten readiness really means. With 38 years in education, Dr. Folino brings deep experience and insight into preparing young learners for success. Together, they discuss how kindergarten readiness goes beyond letters and numbers to include independence, social-emotional development, problem-solving skills, and early language ex...

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31:21

From Possibility to Practice: How John Ferguson is...

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2026/03/24

In this Beyond The Blog episode, focused on the Advancing Philanthropic Leadership initiative, Debra Jacobs, President and CEO of The Patterson Foundation, sits down with John Ferguson, TPF Fellow 2020/21, to reflect on his winding path to The Patterson Foundation and how the Fellowship experience continues to shape his leadership journey. Throughout the conversation, John shares how his professional path led him to the TPF Fellowship and how the experience evolved in real time as the Fellow...

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26:29

Why The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation & The...

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2026/02/05

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Podcast, host Read Corley speaks with Michael Corley, Consultant with The Patterson Foundation, and Meher Shulman, Associate Director of the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, to explore how both foundations are working with No Margin, No Mission to strengthen nonprofit sustainability. The conversation focuses on how No Margin, No Mission supports nonprofit organizations through the Patterson Foundation’s Margin & Mission Ignition progra...

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10:21

The Magic of Building Relationships Featuring Laurin...

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2026/02/04

This podcast explores how a seemingly simple connection can turn into something that can change the trajectory of your life. Timestamps 00:14 – Welcome & Introduction00:37 – Ericia highlights the history and background of her and Laurin’s relationship01:49 – Laurin shares what inspired her to start her firm and how it has evolved over the years03:00 – Laurin discusses how relationships shaped her growth and the direction of her consulting firm04:18 – Laurin provides examples o...

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31:38

Andrew Spector, TPF Fellow 2023/2026 - Learning and...

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2026/02/03

In this Beyond The Blog episode, focused on the Advancing Philanthropic Leadership initiative, Debra Jacobs, President and CEO of The Patterson Foundation, sits down with Andrew Spector, Senior Fellow 2023/25, to reflect on his winding path to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (LFSOP) and The Patterson Foundation and his experience in year three as a Senior Fellow. In this conversation, Andrew discusses the value of the TPF Fellowship in broadening his understanding of the role an...

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36:04

Manatee County Makes Learning Accessible Through...

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2026/01/27

Leah Verier-Dunn sits down with the Director of the ESOL, Migrant, and Dual Language Program for Manatee County Schools, Deb Estes, to discuss how Manatee County has established systems to foster widespread support and programming for families in need of resources. Timestamps 00:30 Intro 01:13 Debra dives into her history and her work.03:18 Debra explains “Two-way Immersion.”06:25 Debra breaks down how students get identified to be in the program and how they establish services for t...

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32:55

How Cook County Is Advancing Digital Equity Through...

Beyond The Blog ·

2026/01/21

Digital equity goes far beyond internet access. It touches people, trust, language, and the systems that shape opportunity. In this episode of Digital Access Discoveries, Cook County’s inaugural Director of Digital Equity, Kyla Williams Tate, shares how digital inclusion works best when it is treated as a living ecosystem. She explores the role of storytelling, small but strategic investments, trust-building, and designing programs with dignity at the center. The conversation also looks at AI...

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26:50

Fundraising with Confidence, Clarity, & Purpose with...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability podcast, host Read Corley talks with Megan Howell, founder and executive director of Second Heart Homes, about what it really takes to build sustainable nonprofit fundraising. Megan shares how Fueling Dynamic Fundraising helped her move beyond transactional asks and toward a true culture of philanthropy. The conversation covers donor relationships, legacy giving, and the Linkage, Interest, and Ability framework, along with real stories that led to...

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27:47

Diversifying Revenue Without Losing the Mission:...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Podcast, Read Corley sits down with Lisa Intagliata, CEO of Resilient Retreat, to unpack how a young nonprofit built a mission-aligned social enterprise to diversify revenue and protect its ability to offer free, confidential healing programs for adult survivors of trauma and abuse, including first responders and helping professionals. Lisa shares how Margin & Mission Ignition helped turn an idea into The Retreat Sarasota, an earned-reve...

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24:33

Connecting and Collaborating with our Communities on...

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2025/12/16

The Patterson Foundation’s Community Preparedness, Recovery, and Resiliency (CPR-R) initiative is really starting to get its footing as it continues to uncover areas of need in the disaster ecosystem. Most notably, CPR-R has chosen to focus its current efforts on strengthening Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs). Karen Windon, CPR-R Initiative Lead, joined host Leah Verier-Dunn on Rising Resilience, a Beyond The Blog Podcast, to share more about what focusing on CERTs looks like. ...

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25:37

Discover DeSoto: Bridging the Digital Gap in DeSoto...

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2025/12/11

On this episode of Discover DeSoto, Alicia Exantus speaks with Maribel Martinez, a consultant with The Patterson Foundation’s Digital Access for All initiative. Although Maribel isn’t from DeSoto County, she has spent three years working closely with the community and has seen it shift from a rural area facing major challenges to one energized by new investments, partnerships, and growing momentum. The episode highlights DeSoto’s progress in expanding digital access. More residents now ...

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34:33

It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A...

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2025/11/21

In this episode of Connecting Communities, Leah Verier-Dunn talks with Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek from Soar in 4 about the opening of their new children’s museum-like learning lab. Soar Lab is a new Manatee County neighborhood gem that families must check out! With a focus on the importance of family engagement, the three discuss all that one can expect when they show up at the Soar Lab. Timestamps 00:30 - Intro01:24 - Sheila talks about the history of Soar in 4 and how she g...

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38:35

The Ripple Effect of Learning: How One Course...

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2025/11/12

In this episode, we explore how "Principles & Techniques of Fundraising," a four-day, in-person training of Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's The Fund Raising School, equips nonprofit leaders with practical, research-backed tools to strengthen fundraising efforts. Tom Melville, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Sarasota, and Board President Laura Randall, who attended the course through TPF's Fueling Dynamic Fundraising initiative, share how the...

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23:46

Discover Desoto: Building a Stronger Desoto County...

Beyond The Blog ·

2025/11/12

In the latest episode of Discover DeSoto, host Alicia Exantus sits down with Regional Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Crystal Walter, to explore her aspirations for DeSoto County and how her organization’s mentorship programs are empowering local youth. Crystal shares how building strong relationships, nurturing trust, and investing in young people are central to creating the kind of community where everyone can thrive. The conversation dives into how initiativ...

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27:10

How This Organization Is Creating Digital Access That...

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2025/11/08

In this episode of Digital Access Discoveries, host Read Corley sits down with Bruce Clark, Digital Inclusion Project Manager, Center for Digital Equity at Queens University, to explore how collaborative ecosystems can bridge the digital divide. They dive into the power of trust, community partnerships, and the critical three-legged stool of digital access: connectivity, devices, and skills/support. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to Bruce Clark and the digital equity ecosystem fo...

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21:00

How Big Cat Habitat Turned Passion Into Profit With...

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2025/10/27

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability podcast, Read Corley sits down with Nancy Nallin and Rene Ferreira from Big Cat Habitat to explore how the Margin & Mission Ignition (MMI) initiative from The Patterson Foundation helped them supercharge sustainability. From gift shops to yoga with animals, they've transformed entrepreneurial ideas into mission-driven revenue streams, all while nurturing a new generation of leadership. Hear how this nonprofit is mastering succession planning, ...

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