News & Updates

Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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In this week's episode, our guest is Luke Mickelson, the Founder and Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering handmade, fully furnished bunk beds to needy children. Listen now to hear about Luke's amazing work and the impact that this organization is having in solving the heartbreaking problem of child bedlessness.
Feb 23, 2023
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jill Reeder, Interim CEO of Pearl S Buck International. Pearl S Buck International's stated purpose is to provide opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, build better lives for children around the globe and promote the legacy of our founder by preserving and interpreting her National Historic Landmark home. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3xMbldo
Feb 22, 2023
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In this week's episode, we continue discussing Office Shock with one of its co-authors, Dr. Joseph Press. This time we focus on the architectural aspects of the book, i.e. - how do architects actually think about offices of the future? To find out more, listen now!
Feb 16, 2023
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This week, we continue our conversation about the riveting new book by Bob Johansen, Author & Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future, "Office Shock." In this book, co-authored with Christine Bullen and Joseph Press, we learn about the "officeverse" and a new way of looking at the office.
Feb 09, 2023
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In this week's episode, our guest is Denver Frederick, a Certified Professional Executive Coach who works exclusively with leaders in the social sector. He is the host of The Business Giving podcast and the author of the book The Business of Giving, which is every nonprofit leader’s master class for successfully navigating turbulent social and economic times.
Feb 01, 2023
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In this week's episode, we chat with Bob Johansen and Christine V. Bullen about their book, Office Shock. "This book reimagines the office and shows how we can plan for more sustainable ways of working."
Jan 26, 2023