Why Proven Practices Rather Than Best Practices

The Patterson Foundation's (TPF)  approach to philanthropy goes beyond traditional geographic boundaries, tapping into expansive networks and movements that work toward shared aspirations.Exemplifying TPF's collaborative approach to philanthropy, a report titled Proven Practices: Applying National Practices Locally was developed to identify and examine ten instances where TPF worked with national organizations to catalyze efforts toward shared aspirations locally while enhancing national efforts. As a follow-up to the report, and to dive deeper into how TPF undertakes its philanthropic work in ways others are not doing, cannot do, or will not do, Kiarra Louis had a conversation with Debra Jacobs, President and CEO of The Patterson Foundation.Timestamps 1:53 – Why Proven Practices2:35 – Connecting, Learning, Sharing, Evolving, Strengthening (CLSES)4:46 – The Proven Practices Report5:40 – Proven Practice #3: The Village to Village Network: A Model for Aging in Place and Community12:11 – Proven Practice #5: National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: A Network to Increase Early-Reading Proficiency15:56 – Our Responsibility to Share Our Cookies21:09 – Proven Practice #6: Remake Learning Days: An Innovative Learning Festival for Families and Youth22:00 – Showing Up to Learn25:27 – Three Reasons to Read the Report25:50 – Don’t Do It Alone26:10 – Adding Sparkle26:47 – Weaving in Hope and PossibilitiesLinks to Learn More Reflecting on the First Five Takeaways From the Proven Practices Report (Part 1) - The Patterson Foundation Reflecting on the Remaining Five Takeaways From the Proven Practices Report (Part II) - The Patterson Foundation Proven Practices: Applying National Practices Locally to the Suncoast RegionBlog: Proven Practices: Applying National Practices LocallyWant to hear more? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, or visit us Beyond The Blog!Join The Journey