Uniting for Collective Impact
Lasting impact doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when nonprofit and philanthropic organizations come together—across missions, sectors, and regions—to align our voices, strengthen our understanding about what works, , and amplify our collective impact.
We invite you to join us on Thursday, April 9, at the Jackson Convention Complex to share, learn, and discuss best practices, explore emerging strategies, and build cross-sector relationships as we demonstrate unity in purpose, and commitment to the communities we serve.
What to Expect
Want to know what to expect during the conference? Grab the agenda and program booklet for all things United for Impact Conference!
Sponsors
We are proud to partner with the following organizations
Supporting
Meet our Speakers
Dr. Corey Wiggins
Federal Co-Chair | Delta Regional Authority
Dr. Corey Wiggins will kick off the convening with a forward-looking charge on regional opportunity, cross-sector partnership, and what it takes to move communities from vision to implementation. He has served as the senior vice president of policy and evaluation at Hope Enterprise Corporation, where he held the position of executive director of the Mississippi Economic Policy Center and executive director of the Hope Policy Institute. He holds a certificate of nonprofit leadership from Boston College and has completed fellowships with the Kaiser Family Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Tyeshia Wilson
Senior Director of Community | Philanthropy Together
Tyeshia “Ty” Wilson will headline the day with an energizing keynote on the power of collective giving, community-led solutions, and how philanthropy can accelerate impact when we align resources with lived experience.
A sought-after speaker on collaborative and trust-based philanthropy, Ty is the visionary behind Philanthropy Together’s flagship Launchpad programs. A fierce advocate for collaborative, community-led philanthropy, Ty is an award-winning giving circle expert, a Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor, and a masterful facilitator and community organizer dedicated to advancing equitable trust-based grantmaking practices. She is also a 2022 Black Women Give Back honoree.
Registration
Alliance Members
$60
Non-Alliance Members
$75
With registration, you have access to:
- Full access to keynote and breakout sessions
- Conference materials
- Networking opportunities
- Meals and refreshments (as specified)
Secure your spot today and be part of a statewide movement that is shaping what’s next for Mississippi’s nonprofit, foundation, and philantropric communities.
PLEASE NOTE: The conference includes our regular April Quarterly Member Meeting.
Session Spotlight: Philanthropy Roundtable
Regional Collaboration for Rural Impact
In rural communities across the country, education, health, and workforce development are not separate or siloed systems—they are lived realities woven together in the same family’s experiences, often in the same week.
Unfortunately, treating these as siloed funding categories yields siloed results, and no single foundation, nonprofit, or public agency can address structural challenges alone.
This conversation invites us to examine how we invest in integrated solutions that reflect how life is actually lived in rural communities, and what it looks like for philanthropy to work across the region while respecting the unique dynamics of more local contexts where the systems intersect.
Don’t miss out on this session. Add it to your list during registration. Seats are limited.
Kim Davis
Facilitator
Sherra Bennett
Nadia Villagán
Rhea Williams-Bishop
Lloyd Gray
Corey Wiggins
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson Fondren Medical District
2815 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
You can call the Homewood Suites at (601) 398-9500 to make your reservation. Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The discount code is provided once registration is completed. For any questions or assistance, please contact Willette Y. Thomas at (601) 968-0061, ext 116.
Invest in Mississippi’s nonprofit and philanthropy ecosystem while elevating your brand visibility.
Sponsors receive recognition, engagement opportunities, and alignment with a trusted statewide network committed to impact. Explore sponsorship levels and benefits below.
Connect directly with Mississippi’s nonprofit and philanthropic leaders and decision-makers.
Showcase your services, build relationships, and position your organization as a trusted resource within the nonprofit sector.
Space is limited to ensure meaningful engagement.
Vendors
Thank you to our vendors who will be providing resources to our attendees.