July 4, 2019 | Civil Society
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.
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October 24, 2019 | Civil Society
Increasing access to justice
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is working to close the vast global justice gap through our Access to Justice program area.
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September 23, 2019 | Civil Society
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.
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April 23, 2019 | Civil Society
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.
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January 29, 2019 | Civil Society
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.
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September 14, 2018 | Civil Society
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.
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June 25, 2018 | Civil Society
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.
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June 15, 2018 | Civil Society
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.
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November 2, 2017 | Civil Society
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.
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April 18, 2017 | Civil Society
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.