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Chapter 1: Servant Leadership

Discover how a servant leadership philosophy supported a dynamic philanthropic culture in Michigan.

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Chapter 2: The Power of Resources

Learn how talent and commitment, applied knowledge, and creative ways to fund projects were combined to achieve goals.

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Chapter 3: Philanthropy & Public Policy

Explore how Michigan's leaders worked with public policymakers to advocate for charitable giving and volunteer service.

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Chapter 4: National & Global Engagement

Browse through projects created and located in Michigan, initiatives that were brought to the state, and projects that grew to national and international scale.

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Chapter 5: Insights

OSoG offers the following summary as a beginning of sharing the privilege to encourage private citizen action for the common good.

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