Beyond The Blog

Gregg Behr, who wears many hats as co-author of When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, Children's Advocate, Remake Learning network founder, The Grable Foundation Executive Director, and parent, joins Kellie Alexander in a conversation about the When You Wonder, You're Learning Book Circle Project, Remake Learning Days, and Fred Rogers' timeless lessons about learning.

Timestamps 

• 1:34 - Sarasota as a learning neighborhood 
• 3:58 - Role of caring adults in the lives of kids, and the importance of connection 
• 6:10 - Fred Rogers as a learning scientist 
• 7:13 - Remake Learning and Remake Learning Days
• 10:15 - Building an atmosphere 
• 12:11 - Creating spaces for silence and reflection   

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Vicki Pugh, partner and co-CEO of Advancement Experts and fundraising expert, joins Kellie Alexander for a conversation about fundraising, specifically within small nonprofits. In December 2023, thanks to The Patterson Foundation’s Fueling Dynamic Fundraising initiative, 28 Suncoast Region nonprofits received specialized fundraising training over two days. 

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In this 19-minute podcast, Bill Stanczykiewicz joins Kellie Alexander for a conversation about the partnership between The Fund Raising School and The Patterson Foundation, which supports the Fueling Dynamic Fundraising initiative and fosters a space for Suncoast Region nonprofits to grow their fundraising skills – including the November 2023 Principles and Techniques course. Bill is the Senior Assistant Dean for External Relations, Clinical Associate Professor, and Director of The Fund Raising School with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

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Initiative Support Coordinator Kiarra Louis spoke with Victoria Finley, a consultant with The Patterson Foundation, who focuses on outreach and stewardship for the beautiful Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery, to look further into The Patriot Plaza initiative as we approach its 10th anniversary.

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Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, shares historical information on The Giving Partner and how to prepare for the Giving Challenge, coming noon to noon, Tuesday, April 9 through Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

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Initiative Support Coordinator Kiarra Louis spoke with Jennifer Bush, founder and president of JB Advisors Inc., a firm helping organizations navigate transitions and legacy planning. In this podcast, they explore how The Patterson Foundation has evolved its approach to its philanthropic work— with joyful stewardship — in ways others are not doing, cannot do, or will not do.

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Roxie Jerde, President and CEO of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, shares historical information about Season of Sharing, a campaign dedicated to neighbors helping neighbors. 

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The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, alongside co-authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, launched the When You Wonder, You’re Learning Book Circle Project, fully funded by The Patterson Foundation!
 
On September 13 and 14, Ryan connected with folks in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota and set the stage for our region’s book circle adventure. In this podcast, TPF Fellow Kellie Alexander interviews Ryan,  where they share insights on gratitude, connection, and reflection.

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Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass: A Walk to Respect inspires the audience to comment and communicate about shared aspirations, authenticity, and the common good. The play launches meaningful thought and dialogue about connecting and communicating despite our differences.

Join Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota for a screening of A Walk to Respect followed by a panel discussion with award-winning playwright Beth Duda and spoken word poet Cedric Hameed on Saturday, September 30.

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In March, Rachel Ploss had an inspiring conversation with Lance Pierce, CEO of NetHope, about the criticality of digital first response. Together, they dug deeper into connectivity and digital access's impact and influence on disaster recovery. 

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