The Women's Foundation of Mississippi is hiring an Operations Manager! Apply to join the incredible work building opportunities for Mississippi's women and girls.
2024 has seen wonderful wins for our state’s women and girls. From exciting new grant initiatives to dynamic events, your support has created new pathways for women and their families to thrive. See how your support can continue to create opportunity in 2025! Programming, Leadership, Events, and So Much More! This year, the Women’s Foundation […]
The Women's Foundation of Mississippi has been selected as the featured guest for Ardenland's annual Christmas party (and we couldn't be more excited!).
Request for Proposals The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi’s (WFM) mission is economic security for women and girls. WFM is the only organization in the state dedicated exclusively to advocating for programs through granting funds that enhance the lives of women and girls throughout Mississippi. WFM is committed to helping Mississippi’s women and girls transcend our […]
On Thursday, October 24, we brought together business leaders, innovators, and industry experts to share valuable insights to help Mississippi businesses adapt to today’s workforce. Our work has proven the power of family-friendly policies–when women succeed in the workplace, so do their families, and our state. We are so grateful to our sponsors, participants, and […]
The Women’s Foundation is releasing its open call for funding opportunities to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the Mississippi Delta.
At the Women's Foundation of Mississippi, grantmaking is more than just fundraising; it's an invitation to join a network of community-focused organizations all working together to improve outcomes for our state's women and girls.
On September 20, our thirty cohort members arrived at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson, Mississippi to take their first step toward becoming effective candidates for elected office positions. Full of learning, inspiration, and empowerment, this training session was the perfect start to this year’s Mississippi Women in the Lead. When women come together to create […]
Co-sponsored by the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM), the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable (MS BWR), and One Voice Mississippi, this high-impact leadership program is designed specifically for Mississippi women who are interested in running for elected office.
We’re spotlighting three of our grantees and their work raising the bar for women and their families. Using a two-generation approach, these grantees offer resources like childcare, skills training, and caregiving support that improve conditions for moms and their children. Read on to learn more! Mississippi Low-Income Child-Care Initiative For years the Mississippi Low-Income Child […]
Background The mission of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) is to ensure economic security for women. We are committed to helping Mississippi’s women and girls transcend our state’s dire social and economic barriers. We create long-term opportunities for personal stability and stronger families by cultivating social change. We work to serve all women and […]
May is Women’s Health Month, the perfect time to elevate important work going on in Mississippi. Studies show that women’s health not only affects individuals now but determines the health of future generations. In this post, we’re lifting up three of this year’s Women’s Foundation of Mississippi grantees and their work to improve women’s health.
