Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To serve, build capacity, and foster collaboration among and between Mississippi’s nonprofit and philanthropic communities.

Our Vision

The Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy envisions effective and efficient nonprofit and philanthropic organizations throughout the state, working together to improve the lives of the people and communities of Mississippi.

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Principles & Standards

The Principles and Standards for Nonprofit and Philanthropy Excellence are based on the fundamental values of quality, responsibility and accountability.

The 12 accountability principles distinguish the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors from government and the business sector. The management practices provide specific guidelines for...

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Equity in Response, Recovery and Resilence: An Action Report in Five Parts
During the 2022 Jackson water crisis, nonprofits in the City of Jackson, around the State of Mississippi, and across the United States worked to meet ...
Revisiting Big Questions for Philanthropy: When to Bridge and When to Fight
Two big, related questions have hung over many in philanthropy these past several years: first, how best to protect democracy, and second, how to work ...
Sabbaticals and the Case for More Rest for Leaders of Color
Social change isn’t possible when nonprofit leaders are exhausted. Extended paid leave helped me — and can help others.
Southern Trends Report | Created by Candid.
The Southern Trends Report, produced in partnership with Candid includes eight years of data on grantmaking in the southern region through 2021. The latest updates also ...
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Session Three Recap – 2025 Collective (NCEC)

What an inspiring day! Session three brought together passionate changemakers committed to building stronger, more engaged communities.

Today's highlights included:
✅ Insightful dialogue on real policy initiatives and advocacy plans
✅ Real-world strategies for civic impact
✅ New connections and shared purpose

Let’s keep the momentum going!

#CivicEngagement #CommunityVoices #CollectiveImpact #SessionThree #CivicCollective #NonprofitLeadership
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Session Three Recap – 2025 Collective (NCEC)

What an inspiring day! Session three brought together passionate changemakers committed to building stronger, more engaged communities.

Todays highlights included:
✅ Insightful dialogue on real policy initiatives and advocacy plans
✅ Real-world strategies for civic impact
✅ New connections and shared purpose

Let’s keep the momentum going! 

#CivicEngagement #CommunityVoices #CollectiveImpact #SessionThree #CivicCollective #NonprofitLeadershipImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Congress has the opportunity to protect charitable giving by restoring a charitable deduction—a powerful tool that helps every American give back.

The Charitable Act is critical for nonprofits serving our communities every day.

Urge your Senators to support it in the Senate’s reconciliation bill.

Take action now → [United Philanthropy Forum’s Advocacy Action Center]

#PassTheCharitableAct #ProtectCharitableGiving
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Congress has the opportunity to protect charitable giving by restoring a charitable deduction—a powerful tool that helps every American give back.

The Charitable Act is critical for nonprofits serving our communities every day.

Urge your Senators to support it in the Senate’s reconciliation bill.

Take action now → [United Philanthropy Forum’s Advocacy Action Center]

#PassTheCharitableAct #ProtectCharitableGiving

NCN’s President & CEO, Diane Yentel, is set to testify before Congress on Wednesday, June 4th at 2:00pm Eastern. She will be standing up for the critical work nonprofits do across the country and dispelling the harmful rhetoric undermining the sector.

🔹Tune in to hear her testimony: bit.ly/4kJaOz9
🔹Share our new resource outlining the major takeaways: bit.ly/4kMRHEn

Join us in standing up and speaking for the sector that cares for all!

#nonprofits #CommunityImpact
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NCN’s President & CEO, Diane Yentel, is set to testify before Congress on Wednesday, June 4th at 2:00pm Eastern. She will be standing up for the critical work nonprofits do across the country and dispelling the harmful rhetoric undermining the sector.

🔹Tune in to hear her testimony: https://bit.ly/4kJaOz9 
🔹Share our new resource outlining the major takeaways: https://bit.ly/4kMRHEn 

Join us in standing up and speaking for the sector that cares for all!

#nonprofits #CommunityImpactImage attachmentImage attachment
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