The Patterson Foundation has hired Jennifer Abbott as a consultant for its Nonprofit Thrivability initiative. In her new role, she will work with the Foundation’s staff members and consultants to strengthen local nonprofits and the impact of their missions. Jennifer brings over 30 years of expertise to her role at The Patterson Foundation, where her career reflects a deep commitment to fostering strong, respectful, and lasting relationships with nonprofits, donors, volunteers, staff, clients, and community leaders. Most recently, she advanced transformational giving and nonprofit impact in her six years at the Manatee Community Foundation, where she served as interim executive director as well as director of philanthropy. The Patterson Foundation’s Nonprofit Thrivability initiative shares opportunities for organizations to strengthen their mission impact by embracing a thrivable operating model.