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Civil Society September 23, 2019

An unorthodox meeting becomes a 30-year partnership

Mott Foundation Civil Society program director Shannon Lawder reflects on Mott’s 30 years of enduring partnership with European Foundation Centre.

Mott Perspectives | Civil Society July 4, 2019

Are we still the Land of the Free?

In a new Mott Perspectives piece, Ridgway White shares his thoughts on the growing humanitarian crisis at our nation’s doorstep.

Civil Society April 23, 2019

Philanthropies join forces to defend against threats to civil society in Europe

Democracy and civil society are under threat across Europe. Mott has joined with other funders to support solutions to help civil society continue to thrive.

Civil Society January 29, 2019

New year brings new tax worries for nation’s third-largest employment sector

Lawmakers’ failure to consider data on nonprofit sector could bring unintended consequences.

Civil Society September 14, 2018

Fight to preserve Johnson Amendment continues amid new repeal efforts

Nonprofits, philanthropies, state officials and community leaders are fighting to preserve the law that protects the independence of the charitable sector.

Civil Society June 25, 2018

Why infrastructure matters

In a special feature in the June issue of Alliance magazine, Mott Foundation President Ridgway White discusses the crucial importance of investing in philanthropy infrastructure.

Civil Society June 15, 2018

Civil Society Program Director shares insights on program’s new direction

In this Q&A, Program Director Shannon Lawder talks about the exciting new direction for the Foundation’s Civil Society grantmaking.

Civil Society November 2, 2017

Proposed federal tax reform a double-edged sword for nonprofit sector

New federal tax reform plan would reduce charitable giving and cut funding for essential social programs.

Civil Society April 18, 2017

Mott Foundation mourns the passing of Nomboniso Nangu

The world lost a champion for justice with the sudden death of Nomboniso Nangu, director of the National Alliance for the Development of Community Advice Offices.

Civil Society March 20, 2017

Building bridges — not walls