Announcing the 10 Women of Vision
The Women’s Fund of Mississippi is celebrating its 10th anniversary by honoring 10 Women of Vision who have made genuine changes in our state. Some are household names and others are not, but all have...
View ArticleYou’re Invited: Planned Giving 101
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill Gift Planning – Legacy Planning – Planned Giving – Estate Planning What do these terms mean? No matter where you are...
View ArticleWomen and Politics Book Signing at Lemuria: October 1
We hope you’ll join us at Lemuria Books on October 1, from 5pm–6:30pm, to meet Rebecca Sive and learn more about her new book, Every Day Is Election Day. Rebecca is a leader in the women’s funding...
View ArticleSave the Date for our Annual Meeting: September 18
Join us on September 18 to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! The meeting will highlight our successes over the last 10 years while also envisioning the next 10 years of bold, innovative philanthropy...
View ArticleWomen of Vision Luncheon
The Women’s Fund of Mississippi is celebrating its 10th anniversary by honoring 10 Women of Vision who have made genuine changes in our state. Some are household names and others are not, but all have...
View ArticleHistory of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi
2003 Group of donors (Tim and Jean Medley and Jane Hiatt) pooled about $75,000 to start a women’s fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson. They awarded $6,000 in grants that year. The...
View ArticleRemarks by Dr. Rob Pearigen at Women of Vision Luncheon
Several people have requested a copy of Dr. Rob Pearigen’s remarks at the Women’s Foundation ” Women of Vision” luncheon. We have posted them here for your reference. Thank you, Dr. Pearigen, for these...
View ArticleWomen’s Foundation Receives $650,000 from Walmart Foundation
We are thrilled to announce we have received a second grant from the Walmart Foundation. This $650,000 grant will expand our Pathways to Opportunity grantmaking initiative, with a more intense focus on...
View ArticleWomen’s Foundation Awards $558,236 in Grants in 2013
In 2013, the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi awarded $558,236 in grants statewide across our three focus areas: access to comprehensive sex education, access to youth friendly health services, and...
View ArticleNew Report on Mississippi Sex Education Law
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi partnered with Mississippi First , the Mississippi State Department of Health, and SIECUS on a new report that examines the successes and challenges of HB 999, our...
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