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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Evidence-based policy impact: Michael Sherraden, founder and co-director of the Center for Social Development at Washington University, reflects on child development accounts — introduced in his book, Assets and the Poor. Mott helped fund CSD's early research and continues to support their work.

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Giving every child a future

Child Development Accounts may seem like a new idea, but they’ve been around for 35 years. Michael Sherraden reflects on their origins and impacts.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Flint residents with the 5th Ward Rooted in Art Leadership Team created a community garden at Dort Park. This project was one of 37 funded through the Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative, an effort led by Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and Neighborhood Engagement Hub.

Three men pose beside raised garden beds filled with flowers and vegetables. A playground and project sign are visible in the background.

Orange, pink and white flowers blooming in a garden bed.

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Two men harvest vegetables from a raised garden bed in a park.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Check out the excitement from the first 50 Youth Choice Awards winners earlier this year. We can’t wait to see what else Flint kids and teens will come up with next! Apply by Oct. 9 at mott.org/youth-choice-awards.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Daniel Stid of the American Enterprise Institute highlights how the Mott Foundation helped strengthen civil society in regions like the former Soviet Union and Latin America, supporting thriving democracies. For more stories, visit mott.org/100-voices. #Mott100Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Since 2015, Mott grantee Casa Socioambiental Fund has backed the Front for a New Energy Policy in Brazil, bringing together organizations and communities to discuss the impacts of energy projects and help shape a more just and inclusive energy transition in Brazil. Read more.

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A Just Energy Transition Is Built with the Participation of Those Who Live in the Territories - Fundo Casa Socioambiental

For more than a decade, the Front for a New Energy Policy has mobilized communities and broadened the debate on...

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The second round of the Youth Choice Awards is now open, and we want to hear from Flint kids and teens! Tell us how you would spend $1,926 to improve your school, neighborhood or community. The deadline to apply is Oct. 9.

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Mott Foundation launches second round of Youth Choice Awards

The Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards offer young people in Flint the opportunity to compete for and award 100 grants of $1,926 each to invest in the future of their schools, organizations and commu...

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

You are invited to celebrate the completion of the Embury-Cook Road Trail in Grand Blanc Township, which is part of the ever-growing Legacy Trails network across Flint and Genesee County. The Mott Foundation is pleased to support local trail expansion with a commitment of up to $25 million.

Genesee County presents the Legacy Trails network. Over 200 miles connected trails throughout Flint and Genesee County, created to connect residents to core community services, including parks, schools, grocery stores and libraries. The Flint and Genesee County five-year strategic trails plan establishes a unified vision for a safe, connected, and accessible non-motorized network linking communities across the county. A graphic of people playing in a recreation area around a trail also appears.

Once the Legacy Trails network is completed, more than 180,000 people will live within 1 mile of a non-motorized trail. The trail network also will connect: 23 Genesee County communities, 2 state parks, 151 other types of parks and 89 schools. Learn more at geneseetrails.com. Supported by: Genesee County Michigan and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. A graphic of people playing in a recreation area around a trail also appears.

Genesee County and Grand Blanc Township invite you to celebrate the completion of the Embury-Cook Road Trail. Join us for a community celebration and ribbon cutting! Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Near Mount Hope Church on Embury Road. The Embury-Cook Road Trail, spanning 1.28 miles, is part of the Legacy Trails network, which--once completed--will connect roughly 200 miles of non-motorized trails throughout Flint and Genesee County. Learn more at geneseetrails.com. Logos for several organizations and a graphic of people playing in a recreation area around a trail also appear.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ian Bird with Community Foundations Australia notes how rare long-term foundation commitment is and highlights the Mott Foundation’s decades of support for community foundations around the world. For more stories, visit mott.org/100-voices. #Mott100Voices

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Ian Bird | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re seeking a program oﬃcer to lead a Civil Society program portfolio spanning elements of our Common Ground or Protection of the Sector initiatives — or potentially of both. Learn more: www.mott.org/about/career.... #MichiganJobs #FlintJobs #PhilanthropyJobs #NonprofitJobs #Hiring

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Genesee County Parks play such an important role in quality of life in Flint and Genesee County. Amy McMillan, former director of Genesee County Parks, talks about how a partnership with Mott helped create and grow the Genesee County Parks for residents to enjoy for generations.

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Amy McMillan | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Are funders and philanthropic infrastructure organizations aligned on what this moment requires? Gabriella Abrego, a program officer with the Mott Foundation's Civil Society program, reflects on a growing disconnect in the sector, and why stronger partnerships may be key to sustaining civil society.

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A need for honest and open relationships in a time of uncertainty: Takeaways from United Philanthropy Forum 2026 Philanthropy Infrastructure Conference - Alliance magazine

After attending the United Philanthropy Forum’s Philanthropy Infrastructure Conference July 13–15 in Washington, D.C., I’m still reflecting on the conversations, questions and sense of urgency that ca...

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

When Dorceta Taylor set out to understand who gets funding in the environmental world, she didn’t just ask the question. She built the research to answer it. A professor at @yale.edu and founder of the Mott-supported Environmental Fellows Program, Taylor has spent decades turning data into change.

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Dorceta Taylor | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The Great Lakes News Collaborative continues its in-depth coverage of the Line 5 pipeline saga — it's a story with real stakes for the Great Lakes, Indigenous communities, and Michigan's energy future. Read more and follow the Collaborative's ongoing coverage: bridgemi.com/michigan-env....

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State issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its ‘significant impacts’ - Bridge Michigan

State agencies said the pipeline tunnel construction would affect Native American burial sites, wetlands and threatened and endangered species but concluded the benefits of the tunnel outweigh the dam...

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who shared their input and priorities! Staff at Mott Foundation, the city of Flint, Keep Genesee County Beautiful and other partnering organizations are working to review all the votes and project ideas you submitted. Read the update about the parks and playgrounds initiative.

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More than 1,400 residents share priorities for Flint parks | Mott Foundation

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation shares updates regarding upgrades and improvements for Flint parks.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A new report from Dr. Larry McGill looks at how the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation invested $6.79 million in U.S. community foundations to advance the Sustainable Development Goals locally, highlighting key lessons learned. Read the report.

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Building U.S. Community Foundation Engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals at the Local Level | Mott Foundation

This report examines how the Mott Foundation supported community foundations across the United States between 2019-25 to advance the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

An inspiring few days wrapped up the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national youth pitch competition that engaged more than 5,300 K-12 students from across the country. The creators behind the top 60 ideas came to Flint to pitch their business ideas and social solutions. #YouthEntrepreneurship

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Highlights from the Mott Million Dollar Challenge finals in Flint

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

As Ukraine endures war, community foundations have become trusted emergency responders — delivering aid, supporting families and helping communities rebuild. Their work shows the power of local leadership, resilience and people coming together in times of crisis. Read more.

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Ukraine’s community foundations transform to emergency responders during war | Mott Foundation

Ukraine’s community foundations have turned into trusted emergency responders after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country, using their deep local knowledge, relationships and community trust to ...

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

“Representing Flint” is a heartfelt tribute to our hometown. Made by Flint for Flint, it celebrates what makes our community so special — its people. Hit play and share this with everyone who already loves the city — and everyone who’s about to fall in love with it.

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Representing Flint

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

"Representing Flint" unites Mama Sōl, the Flint Symphony Orchestra and the Flint Youth Chorus in a vibrant tribute to our hometown. Celebrate with us Saturday at the Flint Cultural Center for a live performance and the film's debut! Full Family Fun Days schedule: mott.org/family-fun-days.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Solar power is transforming agriculture and livelihoods. A new global report features two Mott-supported initiatives helping expand energy access in Uganda and Tanzania.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We're thinking of our founder on what would have been his 151st birthday as we prepare to celebrate the Foundation's centennial this month! Thank you, Mr. Mott, for all of the good work you've made possible. Photo: Sloan Museum Archives

C.S. Mott cuts into a large birthday cake that says "Happy birthday Charles S. Mott" and features a portrait of himself at the top.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days celebration is this weekend on the Flint Cultural Center campus! Learn more about parking, shuttles and other need-to-know information below. We hope to see you there!

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Family Fun Days: Know before you go | Mott Foundation

What to know before you attend the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, a weekend full of fun and celebration, June 5-7, 2026.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We hope to see you at the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, June 5-7, at the Flint Cultural Center. There are so many fun activities planned! Learn more about some of the events planned for Saturday, June 6, in the video, and see the full weekend schedule at mott.org/family-fun-days.

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Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, June 5-7, at the Flint Cultural Center

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Thousands of students from all 50 states submitted ideas to the Mott Million Dollar Challenge. 1,500 of those submissions were recognized in Round 1. Now the kids and teens behind the top 60 will head to Flint for the final competition. Learn more about the first-round winners and what's coming.

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Young entrepreneurs set sights on Flint as Mott Million Dollar Challenge enters final phase | Mott Foundation

Thousands of students across the country unleashed their creativity in the nationwide pitch competition. Now the kids and teens behind the top 60 ideas will head to Flint for the final event.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Flint residents, you still have time to tell us what you want to see done at your favorite parks! Visit mott.org/parks and share your thoughts today!

An illustration of people walking on a sidewalk through a park has this text overlay: Share your priorities for Flint parks. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation wants to hear from Flint residents! Choose up to three parks and tell us what projects you want to see happen. Visit mott.org/parks to share your thoughts before June 6!

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Attention Flint youth! There is a free 3-on-3 basketball tournament for residents ages 11-18 taking place June 6 and 7 as part of the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. Registration is required. Sign up today!

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Mott Foundation 3 on 3 - Moneyball Sportswear

This free 3-on-3 basketball tournament is part of the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. Priority registration will go to Flint residents. Dates: June 6-7 2026 Location: Flint Cultural Center...

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We’re hiring for two positions in our Michigan offices! The Mott Foundation is seeking a senior investment analyst to work in all phases of the investment process and a program officer to manage the national portion of our One Water work, which aims to provide clean, safe accessible water for all.

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Employment Opportunities | Mott Foundation

Explore career opportunities at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We're excited to share more details about the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, June 5-7 on the Flint Cultural Center campus. It will bring together residents of all ages for live performances, hands-on art and science activities, a community lunch, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and more.

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Mott Foundation celebrates 100 years with Family Fun Days for Flint

As part of its yearlong centennial celebration, the Mott Foundation will host Family Fun Days, a free, three-day community event on the Flint Cultural Center campus, from June 5-7.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

As the Mott Foundation enters its second century, its Civil Society program is evolving to meet today’s challenges. In a new Q&A interview, the program’s director, Shannon Lawder, shares what’s changing, and what’s staying the same. Read more about the future of Mott’s Civil Society work.

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Inside Mott’s new Civil Society program plan: A Q&A with Shannon Lawder | Mott Foundation

The Mott Foundation’s Civil Society Program Director, Shannon Lawder, shares in a Q&A how her team’s new grantmaking strategy seeks to build common ground, expand access to justice and protect the non...

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

From coffee at Good Beans to conversations along the Flint River, it was a day grounded in community and connection. As the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund marked 50 years, people came together to explore Chevy Commons, share ideas and look ahead to the future of green spaces in Flint.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

After an amazing 28 years of service to the Flint community and the Foundation, Kimberly Roberson, director of our Flint Area program, has announced she’ll retire this summer. She’ll be succeeded by Jennifer Acree, who’s deeply connected to the Flint community and viewed as a collaborative leader.

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Mott transitions | Mott Foundation

Jennifer Acree will succeed Kimberly Roberson as Flint Area program director at the Mott Foundation.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Flint’s well-being is at the heart of Mott’s hometown grantmaking, and our work is guided by what residents say is important to them. Kimberly Roberson, Flint Area program director, reflects on why that’s important and what it means to her to support the Flint community: mott.org/Roberson-reflects.

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Everything impacts everything in Flint: The future of Mott’s Flint Area program

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The Great Lakes are one of the world’s most important freshwater systems. In this 100 Voices video, Laura Rubin, who now directs @healthylakes.org, shares how collaboration and sustained support have helped strengthen efforts to protect and restore these waters for generations to come.

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Laura Rubin | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We're excited to celebrate our 100th year with the Flint community. The Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days are coming to the Flint Cultural Center campus June 5-7. There will be free live entertainment, games, food and activities for all ages. Stay up to date at mott.org/family-fun-days.

A colorful graphic with a photo of girls blowing bubbles says, "Save the date! Fun for the whole community! Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Flint Cultural Center institutions invite the Flint community for a weekend full of fun and celebration. June 5-7, 2026. Flint Cultural Center Campus, 1310 E. Kearsley St."

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

“When you bring people together and help them build relationships, that’s a game changer.” Amy Meuers of @nylc.bsky.social shares how collaboration and a commitment to learning together shaped our shared efforts to bring service learning into afterschool programs. #Mott100Voices

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Amy Meuers | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Longtime education policy leader Terry Peterson shares how sustained investment has expanded afterschool and summer learning to millions of students nationwide. #Mott100Voices

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Terry Peterson | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

“I think we’ve got to be unapologetically committed to humanity.” For Monica Lewis-Patrick, co-founder of We the People of Detroit, the work of water justice is rooted in faith, perseverance and an unwavering refusal to accept inequity. #Mott100Voices

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Monica Lewis-Patrick | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Dan Kildee of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint talks about the power of strengthening neighborhoods. Through Mott’s support for CFGF’s Neighborhoods Small Grants Program, resident-led efforts have helped create or expand projects, events and performances throughout Flint neighborhoods.

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Dan Kildee | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Black Sash’s Rachel Bukasa recounts the organization’s relationship with the Mott Foundation since 1995, during South Africa’s transition to democracy. The collaboration continues to drive social and legal change today. For more stories, visit mott.org/100-voices. #Mott100Voices

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Rachel Bukasa | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Community foundations are trusted local leaders that build common ground and drive lasting change in places around the world. That's why Mott has supported them for more than 50 years. Learn more.

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Community Philanthropy | Mott Foundation

The Mott Foundation has a long legacy of supporting community philanthropy.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Join Mott’s Environment team in our Flint, Michigan, office! We’re hiring a program officer to manage the national portion of our One Water work, which aims to provide clean, safe accessible water for all. #Hiring #FlintJobs #MichiganJobs

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Program Officer — Environment | Mott Foundation

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is seeking a program officer to manage One Water work, an initiative under our Environment program.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Michael Sherraden shares insights from SEED for Oklahoma Kids, the first randomized trial of #ChildrensSavingsAccounts in the U.S. His research shows CSAs help families build financial assets and hope for the future. #Mott100Voices

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Michael Sherraden | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A win for clean energy and for journalism! A new report by Mott grantee the African Centre for Media Excellence shows that media coverage of solar energy in agriculture across East Africa increased by nearly 79% following journalist training and support. @acme-africa.bsky.social

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Editors forum sees 79 percent increase in solar energy reporting - Daily News

DAR ES SALAAM: A new report has revealed a 79 percent increase in media coverage of solar energy use in agriculture across East Africa, with stories rising from 63 in 2023 to 113 in 2024. The report s...

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Jordan Munerlyn reflects on the importance of community education and how one seemingly small act of kindness can change a child’s life. For more stories, visit mott.org/100-voices. #Mott100Voices

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Jordan Munerlyn | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Douglas Rutzen emphasizes civil society is fundamental to human nature, enabling people to unite against injustice and improve their lives. For more stories, visit mott.org/100-voices. #Mott100Voices @icnl.bsky.social

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Douglas Rutzen | Mott Foundation 100 Voices

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