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Patterson Sheehan

Government Affairs Associate

Patterson Sheehan serves as the government affairs associate at Philanthropy Roundtable. Previously, she spent a year and a half on Philanthropy Roundtable’s development team.

Before joining the Roundtable, Patterson worked as a political assistant for the North Carolina Republican Party, in communications with the National Council for Adoption and on the outreach team for the John Locke Foundation. Patterson graduated from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in public policy. At Carolina, Patterson was a Buckley Public Service Scholar, an intern for the North Carolina Study Center and president of UNC women’s club soccer team. She is a proud Raleigh, North Carolina native.

Authored by Patterson Sheehan

    • July 2, 2024

    Why the Freedom to Give Matters with Kim Dennis  

    • June 27, 2024

    Congress and Charitable Sector Unite to Support DAFs

    • June 10, 2024

    No One Left Behind: Keeping America’s Promises to Our Allies 

    • May 2, 2024

    Analysis: Charities Suffer if Foundations Are Forced to Pay Out Faster

    • October 23, 2023

    Study Shows Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Engagement are on the Decline

    • October 9, 2023

    Diverse Groups Ask Congress to Support Donor Privacy

    • August 9, 2023

    Congressional “Ethics” Bill Threatens to Harm Charitable Sector