Community Foundation for Mississippi

We could not let the day go by without wishing our President and CEO, Jane Alexander, a happy birthday! Jane’s impactful leadership has guided the Community Foundation for Mississippi through transformative work, making lasting change for our community. We are grateful for her vision, dedication, and care. Join us in celebrating her as she continues to inspire all of us to make a difference every day. Happy Birthday, Jane!

Last night, we gathered for our second annual Friendsgiving — a celebration of food, friendship, and the family you choose. It was a truly heartwarming evening filled with community spirit and incredible food by Chef Damien Cavicchi of Hal and Mal's. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to our incredible sponsors who made the night possible! Your support helps us continue building a stronger, more connected Mississippi. Here’s to the power of coming together!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for helping make Friendsgiving possible! Your support ensures this event will be a meaningful celebration of community and connection. Presenting Sponsor: The Thigpen Group Community Champions: Forvis Mazars Group Circle of Friends: Fertile Ground Beer Co., New Perspectives, Inc., Atlanta Consulting Group Media Sponsor: Moore Media Group, LLC We look forward to celebrating with everyone tomorrow — it is going to be a fantastic evening!

Congratulations to our Director of Communications and Insights, Sophie McNeil Wolf, APR! She was recently recognized with a Lantern Award by the Southern Public Relations Federation for her contributions to CFM’s inaugural Friendsgiving event. During the conference, she also received special recognition for earning her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in August. This year's Friendsgiving returns next week, November 19, to a sold-out crowd. A waitlist is currently available!

We are excited to announce our 18 grant recipients through our 2024 Community Impact Grants to support projects aligned with CFM’s focus areas: children and families, community partnerships and placemaking. Congratulations! Click to learn more about our recipients and their projects!

Friendsgiving tickets have officially SOLD OUT! We are so grateful for the incredible support we received this year. Still interested in attending? Join our waitlist and we will let you know if tickets become available. Join here: https://lnkd.in/guS-vRpG

We had a great time hosting Network Your Needs this morning, meeting business owners from across the tri-county area! Special thanks to the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, Rankin County Chamber, and Flowood Chamber for allowing us to participate in this series.

Special thanks to Forvis Mazars Group for being our Community Champions sponsor for Friendsgiving! We can't wait to gather together and see everyone on November 19. There are only a few spots left before our event turns on the waitlist. Purchase your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/guS-vRpG

Building something from scratch can be challenging. Jane Hiatt knows this firsthand, having watched the Community Foundation for Mississippi blossom from an idea with Leadership Greater Jackson colleagues into what it is today. She and her late husband Wood Hiatt opened the first major donor advised fund at CFM, which has had an impressive return on investment. Since 1995, grants from it have exceeded $1.6 million, yet almost 30 years later, the fund balance is still over $1.4 million. That's the power of working with a community foundation! Your dollars can do good for Mississippi forever.

LOW TICKET ALERT: If you have been thinking about purchasing Friendsgiving tickets but haven't claimed your spot, do so now! Tickets are running low and you don't want to miss out. Plenty of spots are still available for children with Family Social Club. Join us to celebrate the places and people we love most. Let’s gather at the communal table and give thanks together for everything we have to celebrate. Now, all you have to do is bring your people—family, friends, and more! Purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dQpYs6z6