June 30, 2005
2004 Annual Message
President William S. White outlines the steps taken to position the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for a sustainable and successful future in his 2004 annual message.
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May 31, 2004
2003 Annual Message | A philanthropic perfect storm
In his 2003 annual message, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation President William S. White encourages the not-for-profit sector — including the foundation community — to build institutional trust …
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May 31, 2003
2002 Annual Message
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation President William S. White discusses the effects of a weakening economy on future grantmaking in his 2002 annual message.
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August 31, 2002
2001 Annual Message | A wake-up call for philanthropy
Foundation boards of trustees must adopt the highest standards of behavior and operations if they are to continue to deserve the public’s trust, warns Charles Stewart Mott Foundation President …
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May 1, 2002
Looking Back at Five Eras: The Mott Foundation’s First 75 Years
A speech by Mott Foundation President William S. White summarizing five distinct eras in the Foundation’s first 75 years.
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February 1, 2002
The Challenge of Nonprofit Leadership: Building a Transformed World
A keynote speech given by Mott Foundation President William S. White at Independent Sector’s 2001 Annual Meeting.
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June 1, 2001
2000 Annual Message | Through 75 years: embracing change, retaining core values
At the turn of the 20th century, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation President William S. White uses his annual message to examine the challenges of staying relevant while staying true to core principles.
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May 1, 2000 | Civil Society
Sowing the Seeds of Local Philanthropy: 20 Years of Experience in the Community Foundation Field
A report on the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation’s experiences and lessons learned after 20 years in the community foundation field.