By Debra Jacobs, president & CEO, The Patterson Foundation Our dynamic world calls for equally dynamic philanthropic leadership to help people, organizations, and communities chart their paths toward a stronger future. As students of the first school dedicated solely to the study and teaching of philanthropy, graduates of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of… Read more »
We are offering a series of one-credit courses during the upcoming winter session on a variety of topics led by prominent practitioners in their fields, and we’ve been looking at each of these new courses in further detail, including this one from The Patterson Foundation. By: Debra Jacobs, president and CEO, The Patterson Foundation In… Read more »
By Debra Jacobs For all of the challenges we face in today’s world, there are an equal number of opportunities to work toward the greater good and create lasting change. The givers among us are keenly aware of this potential, whether it stems from an unforeseen humanitarian crisis following a natural disaster or from a long-standing… Read more »
For The Patterson Foundation (TPF), a fully endowed charitable foundation in Sarasota, Florida, a strong commitment to bringing people, organizations, and communities together illustrates how the foundation hopes to create impact. This commitment didn’t spring out of just anywhere, though. It was carefully developed and nurtured by President and CEO Debra Jacobs when she first… Read more »