Grateful for the opportunity to focus on bridging gaps in our communities and through our work this week at the Council on Foundations conference in Chicago. What a joy to be surrounded by so many people that care deeply about improving in this area #BuildingTogether24 The Patterson Foundation

Celebrating the success of #GivingChallenge2024 …724 orgs raising $17 million in 24 hours..including ⁦The Patterson Foundation⁩ match of $6.8 million. Kudos to ⁦Community Foundation of Sarasota County⁩ for making this happen with imaginative excellence!

A 'Whole Community” philanthropic approach plays a powerful role in engaging families in everyday places and spaces. Join our #F2F on 5/21 @ 12:30pm ET with William Penn Foundation, @clintonfdn, The Patterson Foundation and McCormick Foundation to dive deeper!
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When we ask someone to share a story shout their life, we see them as a person. So much better rather focusing on their politics. @storycorps #BuildingTogether2024

We each are a thread..and it’s our opportunity to weave with others to craft a societal tapestry. StoryCorps #BuildingTogether2024

Terrible things happen, beautiful things happen…let’s work to create more beautiful happenings @storycorps #BuildingTogether2024

Immersed in trio performing work by Carlos Simon carlossimonmusic.com #BuildingTogether2024

As others are heading for a break, ⁦Andrew Spector⁩ continues to listen,learn & share #BuildingTogether2024 ⁦The Patterson Foundation⁩

Let’s embrace the idea that there is a spark, ember, flame of good within each person…then let’s fan them so each brightens StoryCorps #BuildingTogether2024

Your job is what you leave at the end of a day. Your work what you leave at the end of your life. If you have a pulse, you have a purpose #buildingtogether24

TPF teamed up with The Harwood Institute to bring additional resources to DeSoto, reshaping the problem-solving approach + fostering innovative partnerships. Click to discover how you can participate in an upcoming community conversation. Ashley Coone Clara Alvarez
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We have another full day ahead of us at #BuildingTogether24 ! Our morning plenary features Sulma Arias, Josh Clark, Eboo Patel, and Eric K. Ward (Woke Since 1619). Plus, Kathleen Enright remarks, an afternoon plenary with StoryCorps, and workshops with Interfaith America, Braver Angels, and more.

When we shift from “me” to “we”, connections percolate #BuildingTogether2024 ⁦David Brooks⁩

If we met a year from now, what would we be celebrating? Ask questions that engage ⁦David Brooks⁩ #BuildingTogether2024

Be a loud listener..fully engage with your eyes, your posture #BuildingTogether#2024 ⁦David Brooks⁩

When people feel unseen, they feel unvalued, let us notice & engage, each person deserves to be noticed ⁦David Brooks⁩ #BuildingTogether2024

Prepping for #BuildingTogether2024 ⁦Community Foundation of Sarasota County⁩ ⁦The Patterson Foundation⁩

Ready for #BuildingTogether2024 ⁦Andrew Spector⁩

Advancing Philanthropic Leadership offers a series of electives open to students enrolled at IU Philanthropy. These courses allow students to glean insight from TPF's experience & initiatives, opening up possibilities for a new generation of leadership.
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BIG congratulations to incoming 2024/25 TPF Fellow Ericia Henry who recently received the IU Philanthropy Graduate Student Employee of the Year Award, working as a Graduate Assistant of Student Success for Diversity Enrichment and Achievement Program.
Bravo, Ericia!