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 […]
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, the only grant making and advocacy organization in the state entirely dedicated to funding programs that improve the lives of women and girls statewide, is launching the Mississippi Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) and accepting applications for its first class of fellows. The Women’s Policy Institute is a policy advocacy and […]
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 […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]With the mission of economic security for women, the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) is awarding a total of $670,000 in grants to non-profit organizations and community colleges across the state for the 2017 funding cycle. The sixteen recipients of the grants stretch across the state and provide programs to women in the […]
The abused and neglected girls in foster care at Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) are already at a social and economic disadvantage. The RN-led Girls Matter program teaches these girls comprehensive sex ed including safe sex and STI/HIV prevention, abstinence, consent, birth control options, and healthy relationships. The grant also funded the setup of a separate room […]
Project: Fueling the Career Focus Area: Access to Opportunity / Community College This WFM-funded program at Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) is based on the “Securing a Better Future” research the WFM commissioned from IWPR in 2014 to understand the needs and obstacles of women community college students. With the $50,000 two-year grant from the WFM, the […]
You might have noticed that the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi has a new look. We are excited to share it with you! We’re committed to the same values and mission, as always, but think our new materials help tell the story of why and how we help women thrive. When women thrive, Mississippi thrives. The […]
Kimberly Gladden Burke, Ph.D. is a Professor of Accounting and Dean of the Else School of Management at Millsap’s College. Prior to completing her Ph.D., Kim worked as an auditor for Price Waterhouse and a director of internal audit for Unigate Restaurants. She is the author of several courses offered by the AICPA as […]
Julieta works as HR Service Partner for International Services at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Born in Argentina, she has called Mississippi home since 2007. Julieta received a J.D. from Universidad de Mendoza in the year 2000. Prior to working at UMMC, she served as Program Director of the Immigration Clinic at Catholic Charities […]