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Posted on February 28, 2012
Washington state is big on international trade, the largest exporter per capita in the U.S. with about one in three jobs linked directly or indirectly to international commerce. We are indeed a globalized state.
We constantly hear that our educational system today should be geared toward keeping the U.S. “internationally competitive” in the global economy. Folks attending a Wednesday Seattle Chamber of Commerce event on education and the workforce will likely hear it again.
But what often gets left out of this mantra is that you can’t really compete in the world if you don’t understand it.
“What we need Read More “Global comprehension is the key to global competition”
Posted on February 10, 2012
Giving 2.0, Delta Sky Magazine, Marie Claire Magazine & More!
In case you missed it, Jolkona had a record-breaking PR streak over the last few months. First, we were mentioned in Laura Arrillaga-Andreesan’s new book, Giving 2.0, on how to transform your giving and our world. If you haven’t read it, we hightly recommend you do (and not just because we’re mentioned). We share a deep affinity with the author’s belief: “its not what how much you give, it’s how you give.” Then in January, our CEO was featured with a handful of other women who give back in Marie Read More “Jolkona In The News”
Posted on December 21, 2011
Bill and Paula Clapp are among Seattle’s most distinguished philanthropic couples. While Paula is making news this week with a new program for local youths, the couple has made it a personal mission to build the region into an international philanthropic hub. In 1994 they founded Global Partnerships, a microloan nonprofit serving parts of Latin America. Since then they’ve created the Seattle International Foundation and Global Washington, organizations that have strengthened Seattle’s reputation in the global health and development sector. This week the Clapps discussed putting Seattle on the world’s philanthropic map, leveraging existing charitable pipelines and what role Read More “Questions For: Bill And Paula Clapp, Co-Founders, Seattle International Foundation”