“I think there’s a certain magic that happens when you bring two women from Mississippi together. Especially two creative Black women, from Mississippi. You’re going to have some magic there.”
Comedienne, veteran, proud Mississippian, and Women of Vision honoree, Rita Brent talks about the upcoming Visionaries event and shares her thoughts on what it means to be a Woman of Vision.
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) is excited to participate in the Mississippi Humanities Council’s monthly event, “Ideas on Tap”! This month’s event will focus on sharing ways communities can increase women’s access to equitable healthcare. Women face many barriers in healthcare due to a lack of representation in medical research and clinical trials, a […]
JOIN THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI FOR OUR 3rd ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON: Thrive @ Work Thrive @ Work will showcase businesses with inventive workplace policies and discuss their positive impacts for both the employee and employer. During the luncheon, a panel of business leaders will share their experiences, both successes and challenges, to foster discussion […]
If you are inspired and interested in honoring the women in your life through a legacy that will impact Mississippi women for years to come, please consider investing in this endowment fund. In 2017, Women’s Foundation of Mississippi Board member, Donna Barksdale, started the Lois Kennedy, Women We Honor Endowment Fund in honor of her […]
Consider This: Gender Lens Investing and Women in Philanthropy – Dec. 3, 2019 Char Restaurant – 11:30am – 1:00 pm Learn more about the power of investing in women. Giving Tuesday is a wonderful time to talk about investing in women and girls. This flagship event, part of WFM’s “Consider This” series, will provide […]
Join the WFM Giving Circle and lead the way for women in Mississippi! The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi’s Giving Circle: Expand the power of your investment and change the game for Mississippi women (See benefits for each level below). Join the 2020 WFM Giving Circle by clicking here. Join the 2020 WFM Giving Circle by […]
October 21, 2019 @ 5:30PM — 7:30PM – Mississippi Museum of Art Celebrate visionary Mississippi women and learn more about about the work of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi! Mingle over cocktails and delicious appetizers with accomplished change makers and those who are breaking new ground for women and girls in Mississippi! Meet members of […]
Invest in Mississippi Moms this Mother’s Day Create a long-lasting impact for women and girls across our state while honoring your mom at the same time! This Mother’s Day, honor an important woman in your life, or her memory, by supporting programs that uplift women across our state. For your donation of $25, $50, or […]
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, in partnership with the Junior League of Jackson, is proud to offer this leadership program for ALL Mississippi women interested in board service! This event returns for a second year after a highly successful launch in June 2018. This board governance and training program will give women the tools they […]
Thrive @ Work will showcase businesses with innovative workplace policies and discuss their positive impacts for both the employee and employer. During the luncheon, a panel of business leaders will share their experiences, both successes and challenges, to foster discussion and learning. MAY 7, 2019 The Westin-Jackson 11:30am-1:00pm With your support, the Women’s Foundation […]
Please join the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi as we partner with the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation for our final Consider This panel of 2018: Leading Beyond Gender and Race. Join us for the intergenerational leadership discourse rooted in our unique personal stories and experiences. We’ve chosen the new Mississippi Civil Rights Museum as […]
