EVENTS
Check out our events below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Uniting for Collective Impact 2026
April 9, 2026
Rooted in the collaborative work of the Delta Philanthropy Forum, this session brings together leaders who are not only shaping strategy but also actively working together through the Forum to align resources, share learning, and drive coordinated impact in the Mississippi and Arkansas Delta region.
Moderated by Kim Davis, President of the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation.
Featured Speakers:
Sherra Bennett, Equity Officer, The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Nadia Villagrán, LISC Vice President and Rural LISC Director
Dr. Rhea Williams-Bishop, Director of Mississippi and New Orleans Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Lloyd Gray, Executive Director, The Phil Hardin Foundation
Dr. Corey Wiggins, Federal Co-Chair, Delta Regional Authority
Delta Investment Spotlight
April 20, 2026
In this 30 minute bi-monthly webinar series, we invite philanthropic organizations to learn about the great work happening in the Mississippi-Arkansas Delta.
PAST EVENTS
Delta Philanthropy Forum Strategy Session
February 12, 2025
In February 2025, the DPF Steering Committee convened in Little Rock for a strategy session to advance their work in the Mississippi-Arkansas Delta. During the session, members discussed new goals for expanding membership and increasing impact across the region in the coming years.
Rural LISC Seminar 2024
December 3, 2024
Rural LISC hosted their signature multi-day event for partners and stakeholders. Seminar provided nationally recognized economic development leaders, rural program partners, and community stakeholders the opportunity to gather and share challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends in the field through training and networking. This year, DPF sponsored a Delta Partner & Funder Breakfast.
DPF Fall Convening
October 21, 2024
The Delta Philanthropy Forum Fall 2024 Convening served to unite leaders in the Delta region to spark positive change.
Arkansas Chat N' Chew
September 18, 2024
This initiative served as a unique opportunity to connect with funders, financial institutions, and fellow grant seekers in a collaborative and engaging environment.
Delta Philanthropy Forum Strategy Session
February 29, 2024
The Delta Philanthropy Forum (DPF) advanced its three-year plan by implementing measurable projects across key focus areas, including economic mobility, digital access, and education. By pooling investments and strengthening relationships with federal funders, DPF expanded beyond Arkansas and Mississippi, increased membership, and built an endowment of $2-3 million.